Assistant Accountant - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Arup
Arup

Accounting & Finance

Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

EUR 30k-33k / year

Posted on Sep 28, 2026

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built and natural environment. Working in more than 140 countries, the firm’s designers, engineers, architects, planners, consultants, and technical specialists work with our clients on innovative projects of the highest quality and impact. As a wholly independent organisation, we are owned in trust for the benefit of our employees and their dependants: with no shareholders or external investors we determine our own business priorities and direction.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and ways of thinking. If you're interested in this role but aren't sure whether you meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. We recognise that skills and potential can be gained in many different ways, and we're always keen to connect with talented people who are excited by the opportunity.


The Opportunity

ArupItalia s.r.l. is looking for an Accounting Assistant for our finance team for a 12 month fixed term contract assignment. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner.


Salary range depending on experience

€30,000 - €33,000


Key responsibilities:

  • Accounts payables management
  • Expense claims management
  • Intrastat filing
  • Bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Liaising with external auditors for their areas of expertise
  • Management of administrative and accounting procedures in general, as required


Is this role right for you?

  • High school diploma in Accounting
  • 5 years' experience in accounting
  • Background in similarly organized contexts: limited companies in consulting/services sector with project-based accounting, under the ordinary accounting regime
  • Basic knowledge of Italian accounting principles
  • Availability: Full Time
  • Operational autonomy and willingness to work simultaneously on multiple sw tools;
  • English B2
  • Knowledge of JDE, Esolver

Apply if your experience covers these areas and you are motivated to join a growing and fast paced international group. Openness to change, respect, curiosity and the ability to interact with non-finance stakeholders will be pivotal skills to work in harmony with the whole staff of the company and bring your value to a vibrant and dynamic organization.


What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.


Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact lia.wiltsher@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.


Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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