About us:
LUMYA Living is a forward-thinking, design-led, Co-Living, Serviced Apartment & purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) operator with a growing international portfolio. Formerly Lumis Student Living, LUMYA Living is entering a new chapter defined by brand ambition, operational excellence, and a commitment to creating vibrant living communities for young professional & students across Europe. With sites in the UK, Austria, Germany, and expansion underway in Ireland and Portugal, LUMYA Living is rapidly establishing itself as a premium brand in the global student living market. Senior Accountant / Management Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) (m/f/d) Location: Vienna, Austria | Full-time Start date: As soon as possible
About the Role
This is a key finance role supporting both our own operations and our expanding third-party property management portfolio in Austria. You will take ownership of management reporting, statutory accounting and month-end close while partnering closely with operational teams, management and external advisors to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and continuous process improvement. Your Responsibilities _Financial Reporting & Accounting_
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports independently
- Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate accounting across multiple legal entities
- Prepare and review bank, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
- Coordinate the preparation of statutory financial statements together with external accountants and tax advisors
- Review VAT returns, corporate tax returns and other statutory filings
_Business Partnering & Financial Planning_
- Prepare variance analyses and present financial insights to management
- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
- Act as a trusted finance partner for operational budget holders
- Prepare cash flow forecasts, including quarterly project funding requirements
_Finance Operations & Controls_
- Oversee the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes, including payment runs
- Coordinate payroll activities and liaise with the external payroll provider
- Liaise with banks regarding KYC requirements and banking administration
- Drive the continuous improvement of finance processes, internal controls and reporting quality
- Support the optimisation of our finance systems, including Sage Intacct
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across multiple business entities
- Provide cross-functional support and holiday cover within the Finance team
Your Profile
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline
- Austrian Bilanzbuchhalter qualification is highly desirable
- Minimum 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in accounting or finance
- Proven experience preparing management accounts and independently managing month-end close
- Sound knowledge of Austrian GAAP (UGB) and Austrian tax regulations
- Experience in the property, real estate or hospitality sector is an advantage
- Strong understanding of statutory reporting, financial controls and management reporting
- Experience with ERP systems, ideally Sage Intacct
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills
- Fluent German and English, both written and spoken
- Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders
- A proactive, hands-on and solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership
What We Offer
- A key finance role with a high level of ownership and responsibility
- The opportunity to contribute to a growing international business and its expanding third-party property management portfolio
- A modern office in the heart of Vienna with excellent public transport connections
- Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home
- Regular team-building events and company activities
- A collaborative, international and supportive working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth
- An open company culture that values initiative, accountability and continuous improvement
- A gross annual salary starting from EUR 65,000, with willingness to offer a higher salary depending on your qualifications and professional experience
Interested?