Accountant

Application deadline: 05.06.2026

Location: Latvia

Type of contract: Permanent

"Our people are the heart of Norwegian. We embrace a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion. Embracing this culture is critical to our business success and makes us stronger together.

Our people have different knowledge, experiences, and backgrounds, but all share a passion for our vision; to become the most loved and trusted airline in Europe”.

Are you our new Accountant?

The Accountant role is a pivotal position within our finance team, responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of accounts payable processes. The level of the position will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Based in Riga, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the business by driving process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency, and leading automation initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions, contributing to the company’s overall success. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional eager to take ownership of critical financial operations while collaborating with a dynamic and supportive team. 

What is it like to work at Norwegian:
Norwegian’s vision is to be the most loved and trusted airline in Europe, and our people are key to achieving that goal.

Here, you’ll find a diverse and dynamic workforce united by a shared purpose and passion for connecting people.

No matter your role, you’ll make engaging connections every day. We care for, encourage, and cheer each other on, celebrating new ideas and different ways of doing things.

So, fasten your seatbelt — your next exciting career journey starts here!

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Execute daily accounting operations within agreed deadlines
• Manage international VAT accounting, ensure accurate calculations and timely VAT filings
• Prepare and submit regulatory, statistical and tax reports to relevant authorities, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Prepare financial statements in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring full compliance with reporting standards
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain clean, accurate balance sheet by monitoring key accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Participate in month-end activities, including journal postings, reconciliations and reporting
• Generate various reports and statements as required by management and stakeholders (including auditors)
• Provide support and back-up to other team members
• Follow the changes in local tax and other regulations
• Participate in improvement projects, actively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support business objectives and resolve accounting issues

You are our ideal candidate if you have/ are:

• Academic degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in general accounting, tax reporting, or shared services, preferably in an international company
• Good accounting, VAT and other tax knowledge
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP system; participating in process or system improvement projects would be an advantage
• Strong MS Excel understanding, experience with Power BI is a plus
• Business and solution oriented with a supportive mindset and intense sense of ethics
• Accurate, efficient, and meets deadlines
• Strong communication skills along with ability being a great team player
• Process oriented analytical mindset
• Fluent in English, written and verbal

We can offer:

There are lots of benefits that go beyond a competitive salary once you join us as a colleague. We aim to reward, support and develop our people in their chosen career.

• Travel in Europe and beyond with massively discounted employee priced tickets with Norwegian and our partner airlines
• Get comprehensive travel insurance
• You will have the flexibility to combine working from our office and from home
• We offer a competitive salary
• Opportunity to join our share saving plan

Could this be the start of an amazing journey?
If you love the thought of working with us, click the Apply Now button to complete your application. You will need to upload a recent copy of your CV.

Please note: We can only accept applications that have been submitted through our recruitment system. We will accept your CV in either English or a Scandinavian language.

Do you have any questions?

Or need any help with your application? We are here to support you, please contact:

Liga Supe
Senior Manager Accounting Shared Services
Liga.Supenorwegian.com

“We care for each other, our customers and our environment as we navigate the skies together
- the Norwegian way”

Location: Latvia

Travel required: No travelling required

Application deadline: 05.06.2026

About Norwegian

The Norwegian group is a leading Nordic aviation company, owning two leading airlines in the Nordics: Norwegian Air Shuttle and Widerøe’s Flyveselskap. Norwegian operates an extensive network connecting the Nordics with major European cities, while Widerøe primarily serves short-runway airports in rural Norway, providing vital regional connectivity.