Senior Accountant

Job Opening: Senior Accountant

Get to Know Us

Host Wise is a game-changing property management company in Portugal, driven by a passion for revolutionising the vacation rental and real estate investment sectors. We connect property owners, real estate investors, tourists, and digital nomads from all corners of the world.

Lightning-fast Growth StartUp, we closed 2025 with promising numbers: Managing over +600 properties (apartments, houses and hostels), 12M€ annual revenue, 60 talented people and successfully spinning off Invest Wise and Work Wise.

 

Our Culture at Host Wise

At Host Wise, we are building a place where people can execute, innovate, and grow — in a culture shaped by ownership, speed, and low bureaucracy, not unnecessary meetings. We are passionate about creating a people-first environment that values growth, responsibility, and innovation. We believe in:

• Prioritizing accountability and autonomy in decision-making;
• Investing in personal and professional development;
• Fostering a collaborative, transparent, and inclusive workplace.

 

What you’ll be doing

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a key role in strengthening Host Wise’s internal accounting structure, bringing greater accuracy, control and consistency to our financial operations.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong accounting fundamentals with a hands-on, ownership-driven mindset, and who is motivated by building structure in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the company’s day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and reliability across financial records;
• Preparing monthly closings and supporting the delivery of timely and consistent financial information;
• Ensuring compliance with tax and accounting obligations under the Portuguese framework (IVA, retenções, etc.);
• Managing reconciliations, supporting current account control, and maintaining strong documentation standards;
• Supporting the preparation of financial statements and internal reporting in close collaboration with the CFO;
• Improving accounting processes, controls and workflows to support scale and operational efficiency;
• Providing structure and review support across the finance team, helping raise the quality and consistency of execution.