We're looking for an Associate Client Accountant to join Sheltons Malta. In this role, you will take ownership of a portfolio of international clients from an accounting perspective, ensuring that accounting, VAT, income tax compliance, and payroll-related deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and to the standard expected by our clients.
This is a full-time position based in Malta.
About Sheltons
At Sheltons, our purpose is to break boundaries by helping our clients to achieve their international ambitions. We work alongside international entrepreneurs and their trusted advisors to ensure a seamless relocation or setup of their operations in Malta.
Our team lives by three core values:
- To be humble yet proud;
- To be curious for knowledge; and
- To always speak up.
If these values resonate with you and you're motivated by accuracy, ownership, and client service, this could be your next step.
About the Role
As an Associate Client Accountant, you will be responsible for managing the delivery and coordination of accounting services for a portfolio of international clients. This includes maintaining accounting records, preparing management accounts and year-end files, fulfilling Maltese VAT, income tax, and payroll-related obligations, and anticipating client requests and deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
· Take ownership of a portfolio of clients and ensure assigned deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
· Maintain accounting and bookkeeping records for international clients.
· Organise supporting documents and prepare accounting schedules, management accounts and year-end files.
· Ensure the timely preparation and filing of VAT, payroll, and tax statutory requirements.
· Anticipate, monitor, and meet client and regulatory deadlines.
· Liaise with clients to request information, clarify queries, and follow up on outstanding matters.
· Coordinate with the Head of Accounting or Accounting Manager, senior colleagues, tax advisors, and client relationship owners.
· Facilitate the exchange of information with auditors and other third-party suppliers.
· Support improvements in accounting processes, systems, and internal workflows.
What We're Looking For
· Minimum of one year of experience in a CSP or accounting firm, or in a similar accounting position.
· Experience working in a client-facing role within an international and professional setting.
· Mid-way through ACCA or an equivalent accounting qualification.
· Working knowledge of Maltese VAT and income tax compliance requirements.
· Good knowledge of accounting, finance, reconciliations, management accounts, and year-end preparation.
· Experience using accounting software, preferably Xero.
· Organised, accurate, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
· Able to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and third-party suppliers.
· Demonstrates analytical thinking, practical problem-solving, and the ability to anticipate deadlines and issues.
· Experience working in an audit firm is considered an asset.
· Excellent written and spoken English.
What We Offer
· A base salary of EUR 28,000 to EUR 35,000, depending on experience.
· A full-time role within a growing, internationally focused professional services firm.
· Exposure to a varied portfolio of international clients and cross-border structures.
· Support from experienced colleagues across accounting, tax, corporate, and advisory services.
· Flexible working hours and hybrid working conditions.
· Support to continue broadening your technical and professional skills through exposure to client work, collaboration with experienced colleagues, and ongoing learning opportunities.
