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Accounting Manager - Leading International Organization

On-site in Barcelona·Added 8 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Overview

Salary: €55,000 - €60,000 a year
About €3,210 - €3,460 a month after tax.
Contract: Permanent contract
English: Required

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Skills

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
Strong knowledge of Spanish GAAP, VAT regulations, and statutory accounting requirements.
Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes.
Proven ability to work within an international and fast-paced environment.
Experience supporting audits and working with external advisors.
Exposure to shared service centers and/or outsourced accounting providers is highly desirable.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of responsibilities.
Fluent English and Spanish are essential.
Catalan or additional European languages will be considered a plus.
Experience within multinational companies is highly valued.

Pay & benefits

Competitive salary package.
Opportunity to join a globally recognized international organization.
Exposure to senior regional and global finance stakeholders.
Career progression opportunities within an international environment.
Participation in finance transformation and automation initiatives.
Collaborative and multicultural company culture.
Long-term development opportunities with increasing levels of responsibility.
Flexible working environment and attractive employee benefits.
Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional development.

The role

Resumen

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and month-end closing activities for multiple entities in Spain. This is an excellent opportunity to join a multinational organization and play a key role in driving process improvements while collaborating with international finance teams.

Take ownership of accounting and financial reporting activities.
Join a dynamic global environment offering career growth.

¿Dónde vas a trabajar?

Our client is a leading international organization operating across more than 50 countries, with a strong global presence and a collaborative multicultural environment. The company is committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and providing employees with opportunities for long-term professional development.

The successful candidate will join a high-performing finance team supporting multiple legal entities and working closely with regional finance leaders, shared service centers, external advisors, auditors, and business stakeholders across Europe.

Descripción

Manage day-to-day accounting activities for multiple legal entities.
Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing processes.
Review trial balances, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
Coordinate statutory reporting and compliance requirements.
Support VAT, corporate tax, and other regulatory filings alongside external advisors.
Liaise with outsourced accounting providers and monitor service delivery performance.
Support internal and external audits, ensuring all documentation is prepared and available.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and local regulations.
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and standardization projects.
Collaborate with local, regional, and global finance teams.
Participate in finance transformation and system implementation projects.
Provide regular financial reporting and analysis to management.

¿A quién buscamos (H/M/D)?

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
Strong knowledge of Spanish GAAP, VAT regulations, and statutory accounting requirements.
Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes.
Proven ability to work within an international and fast-paced environment.
Experience supporting audits and working with external advisors.
Exposure to shared service centers and/or outsourced accounting providers is highly desirable.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of responsibilities.
Fluent English and Spanish are essential.
Catalan or additional European languages will be considered a plus.
Experience within multinational companies is highly valued.

¿Cuáles son tus beneficios?

Competitive salary package.
Opportunity to join a globally recognized international organization.
Exposure to senior regional and global finance stakeholders.
Career progression opportunities within an international environment.
Participation in finance transformation and automation initiatives.
Collaborative and multicultural company culture.
Long-term development opportunities with increasing levels of responsibility.
Flexible working environment and attractive employee benefits.
Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional development.

Hiring process

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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.