Thales

Accounting Team Member

Posted: Nov 1, 2025

Job Description

Location: Paco De Arcos - Q45, PortugalIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.Thales Portugal is a Competence Centre of the Thales Group, whose mission is to integrate and develop solutions and products for Thales projects worldwide. Having around 220 specialized human resources Thales Portugal has a strong capability to design, develop, and deploy systems and services efficiently in the Defence, Security (Critical Information Systems, Critical Infrastructure and Banking) and Transportation markets.Thales Business Support Services (TBSS) operates as a Shared Services Center for the Thales Group, supporting multiple countries with key finance and accounting processes. As a center of excellence, TBSS drives innovation in internal business operations, simplifies complexity, and supports Thales' external leadership in digital transformation.We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our Accounting team and contribute to the continued success of our company.Key Responsibilities:Perform accounting tasks and control checks in line with internal customer proceduresEnsure accuracy in General Ledger and Asset Ledger entries, maintaining journal records and reconciliationsPrepare detailed reports on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliations, Fixed Assets, and InventorySupport the month-end closing process by meeting deadlines and delivering accurate outputs to stakeholdersAct as a subject matter expert within the team, sharing knowledge and assisting with ad hoc tasks when requiredSkills & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or ManagementMinimum of 1 year of experience in finance or accountingIntermediate proficiency in EnglishFamiliarity with the Oracle platform is a plusThe Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies.In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.For our more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries we open up visionary perspectives, realise individual career paths and enable creative freedom. This is achieved with courage, versatility and the firm intention to make the demanding challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. With our sustainable value-focused management we support diversity actively.Say HI* – Your journey to usAt times of change our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it? Your contact Tiago Vital is looking forward to your online application on our Career portal.Tiago Vital – Talent Acquisition PartnerHuman IntelligenceAt Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!

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