Senior Accountant

YouGov, one of the world’s leading data and market research companies, is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join its Budapest office. The role offers full accounting responsibility and a high level of professional autonomy, as well as the opportunity to shape the company’s financial and accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing full-scope accounting tasks in accordance with Hungarian regulations
• Posting invoices, general ledger entries, fixed assets, and inventories
• Preparing VAT returns and related data reporting
• Preparing data required for tax returns (Corporate Income Tax, Local Business Tax, Innovation Contribution)
• Liaising with auditors, tax advisors, the Hungarian Tax Authority (NAV), the Central Statistical Office (KSH), and other authorities
• Managing monthly, quarterly, and annual closing tasks and preparing audit documentation
• Monitoring changes in legislation and incorporating them into accounting processes
• Preparing financial reports for Hungarian and international management
• Reconciliation of customer and supplier accounts; monitoring payment processes
• Processing bank transactions

Requirements

• University degree in finance/accounting
• At least 3 years of experience in full-scope accounting
• Certified accountant qualification (Mérlegképes könyvelő)
• Confident English language skills (B2 level) – independent handling of emails, documentation, and professional communication
• Up-to-date knowledge of Hungarian accounting and tax regulations
• IFRS knowledge is an advantage
• Strong MS Excel skills
• High level of accuracy, independence, strong problem-solving and organizational skills
   

What YouGov Offers

• Working in an international finance team
• Hybrid working model – 3 days in the office
• 13th-month salary
• Access to numerous courses to support your career development
• Anniversary bonus
• Group health insurance
• Maternity support
• Reimbursement of costs for computer work glasses
• Employee referral program

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Why join YouGov?
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.
Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do. 
Life at YouGov
We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.
We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work. 
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.

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