Senior accountant

dentsu is a global company in media, customer experience management, and creative, helping brands drive transformation and sustainable growth. With more than 68,000 employees across 120+ countries, dentsu partners with some of the world's most innovative brands to design and deliver meaningful experiences across media, content, and commerce.
At dentsu, you'll join an innovative and forward-thinking environment where creativity, data, and technology align — giving you the opportunity to make an impact for brands, people, and society while growing your career.

About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Milan.
The candidate will join the Accounting Department, specifically the team responsible for general accounting activities, overseeing the full accounting and administrative cycle through to the preparation of statutory financial statements and management reporting. The role will focus primarily on accounting and administrative activities related to personnel management. The ideal candidate will be able to monitor deadlines and administrative processes, maintain accurate records, and support the team in managing accounting activities related to employees and external collaborators.

This is a hybrid position and we offer a permanent contract.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

- Managing accounting entries related to personnel costs, liaising with the external payroll provider on matters such as salaries, social security contributions, and related expenses.
- Supporting the management of ENPALS administrative processes, including the handling, review, and filing of contracts and documentation related to external collaborators.
- Assisting in the coordination and management of relationships with external consultants and third-party providers for personnel-related administrative activities.
- Supporting general accounting tasks and other administrative activities within the Finance team.

Requirements

- Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent qualification (or a Diploma in Accounting/bookkeeping).
- At least 3 years of previous experience in a similar role.
- Good knowledge of general accounting principles.
- Experience with accounting entries related to payroll, salaries, social security contributions, and associated personnel costs.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data analysis/control tools.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.

Nice to Have

- Experience in managing ENPALS/INPS administrative processes.
- Familiarity with contract management and documentation related to freelance and collaboration agreements.

Pay Range

In line with the European Pay Transparency Directive, we are including the pay range for this role. We will determine the final offer based on relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

- Salary range: €36,000 - €45,000
- CCNL Commercio – 3rd Level or 2nd Level

These are some of the things we offer:

- Hybrid Working: enjoy the flexibility of working remotely up to two days per week. Additional flexibility may be available for parents of children under four years old, helping them better balance family and professional commitments.
- Health and Wellness: yoga & pilates sessions, volunteer days, the opportunity to work from abroad for up to 20 days per year, health insurance.
- Company Perks: large and comfortable spaces to relax, free coffee until 11 a.m., dentsu bistrot, Benefit Hub, and our Dog Policy – your pet is welcome!
- Compensation & Benefits: meal vouchers (Ticket Restaurant) and a comprehensive welfare program.
- Professional Growth: dentsu University, with access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Working with us

Joining dentsu international, you'll join a team of 70,000 people. It's an opportunity to produce career-defining work. Along the way, you'll team up with inspiring colleagues and encounter a richness of clients, cultures and experiences. We offer meaningful work, memorable experiences and opportunities to shape your future.

Inclusion & Diversity

We're proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won't define people by their race, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability. What makes us great is the range of perspectives people bring; we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That's what we care about.

So, whether you're joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

We're looking for people who take initiative, keep learning, and contribute ideas that help the team and clients grow. If that sounds like you, apply now and let's shape the future at dentsu.

Location:
Milan

Brand:
Dentsu

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent