accounting and tax manager

Based in Athens, Greece, and reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounting and Tax Manager will oversee accounting operations, ensure compliance with local tax legislation, and support financial reporting processes across the organization. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders as well as the McDonald’s Corporation to ensure accuracy in financial records, timely reporting, and adherence with corporate and statutory requirements. The role involves managing the full spectrum of accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end and year-end closing processes, while ensuring full compliance with Greek tax legislation, including VAT, corporate income tax, withholding taxes, and other statutory obligations. The Accounting and Tax Manager will be responsible for preparing and reviewing tax returns, supporting tax audits, as well as monitoring and improving internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures and lead the year-end statutory audit and prepare the financial statements.

The candidate will also be expected to participate in the development and implementation of new financial systems, tools, and procedures which enhance operational effectiveness. This is a unique opportunity for a detail-oriented and results-driven professional.

THE COMPANY

Premier Capital plc is the Developmental Licencee for McDonald’s in Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, and Romania, operating 202 restaurants, including McDrive, McDelivery and McCafé operations. The group employs over 12,000 people, serving more than 94 million customers across these six markets in 2025.

Premier Capital represents the McDonald’s business within Hili Ventures, the group engaged in food service & retail, real estate & hospitality, shipping & logistics, oil & gas, engineering, and technology in 10 countries across Europe and North Africa with a team of over 13,000 people. Hili Ventures is a proud partner of McDonald’s, Apple, Konecranes, Microsoft, NCR, Six Senses and many other global brands.

Premier Capital Hellas operates 33 restaurants and employees more than 1.600 employees who serve more than 11.5 million guests annually.

THE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, and has more than 3 years of experience in a similar role, with hands on experience in tax compliance, financial reporting in accordance with IFRS, and audit processes.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, coupled with commercial acumen and a can do attitude, are essential for success in this role.

Fluency in both Greek and English, proficiency with MS Office, and hands on experience with ERP/accounting systems are required.