Accountant at Algol Chemicals (Lithuania, Kaunas)

Algol Chemicals wholesales industrial and specialty chemicals and polymers for industrial production across the Nordic and Baltic regions and Ukraine. We are committed to environmental responsibility, building a successful and sustainable future for our partners. We are part of an international, over 130-year-old, family-owned company and have operated in Lithuania for 30 years. We are now looking for an Accountant to become a vital member of the Algol Chemicals Lithuania team, responsible for overseeing accounting activities, with the support of your colleagues in the finance team. This is a temporary parental leave substitute position for over 2 years, with the desired start date on November 16, 2026, and estimated to last until early 2029. Responsibilities: - Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accordance with Lithuanian accounting standards and regulations. Ensure compliance with Algol Group requirements. Post general ledger entries and track and categorize business expenses. - Cash Management: Bank Account Management: Make payments, import and export bank statements, and reconcile bank statements. Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Prepare Balance Sheet and P&L reports and perform intercompany reconciliations. Submit financial reports to regulatory authorities - Tax Compliance: Prepare and submit all tax returns accurately and on time, including VAT calculation and reporting. - Payroll Processing: Calculate and process employee salaries, including taxes and social contributions. - Audit Preparation: Prepare financial statements and documentation for external audits. Collaborate with auditors to ensure a smooth audit process. - Internal Controls: Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial records. - Support: Provide support to company management as needed. Ensure that the team follows accounting principles and best practices. - Communication: Effectively communicate financial information to internal stakeholders, including executives and managers, and provide financial insights that contribute to strategic decision-making. - Continuous Learning and Compliance: Keep up to date with changes in Lithuanian accounting and tax laws that may impact the company. Requirements: - Relevant education - Some experience in a similar role - Proficiency in VAT, accounting, and financial statements - Fluency in Lithuanian and English - IT skills and a willingness to learn Desired Qualities: - Attention to detail - Proactive work ethic - Initiative - Collaborative skills - Positive attitude What We Offer: - Join our professional accounting and financial management team within an international group. - Flexible hybrid work model with the opportunity to work both remotely and from the office. - Comprehensive onboarding and professional training to support your growth and development. - Ongoing support from an experienced Business Controller and the finance team. - Health insurance and reimbursement of sports expenses. - Gross salary: EUR 2500-3000. Application Details: We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible but latest on October 11, 2026. We start processing the applications right away and may start interviews already during the application period. The recruitment process may include an aptitude assessment. For further information about this role, please contact the Business Controller for the Baltic States, Ingrida Daukšienė, at +370 698 87022 from September 28 to October 7, Mon-Wed between 15:00 and 17:00 or email: ingrida.dauksiene@algol.com. Learn more about us at https://www.algolchemicals.com/ Welcome to Algol Chemicals! Algol Chemicals belongs to the Algol Group. Algol established operations in Helsinki in 1894. Today, Algol is an international multi-branch corporation that remains family owned. Our values are accountability, collaboration and development. Read more about Algol Group: www.algol.fi.