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Senior Accountant - Barcelona city

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 6 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page España

1606 open roles

Overview

Salary
€40,000 - €45,000 a year

About €2,470 - €2,720 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract
Permanent contract
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, meal vouchers

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Business Administration and Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or similar.
  • Between 3 and 5 years of experience in financial accounting, preferably in multinational environments or with multiple legal entities.
  • Demonstrable experience managing accounting closes autonomously.
  • Solid knowledge of the Spanish General Accounting Plan and intercompany accounting.
  • Experience with ERPs and accounting tools; advanced level of Excel.
  • Fluent English and Spanish are essential.

Nice to have

  • Valuable knowledge of US GAAP, US taxation, and recurring revenue recognition (IFRS 15 / ASC606).
  • Detail-oriented, organized profile, with an orientation toward continuous improvement and the ability to work in dynamic environments.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Joining an international technology company in full growth.
  • Stable project with professional career progression within the finance area.
  • Exposure to multinational environments and international operations.
  • Participation in financial transformation, automation, and new tool implementation projects.
  • Hybrid work model (4 days office and 1 day remote work).
  • Flexible social benefits (medical insurance, transport, and meal vouchers).
  • Dynamic, innovative, and highly collaborative environment.
  • Offices located in one of the best areas of Barcelona.

The role

Senior General Accountant

  • Important Technology and Software company
  • Barcelona city

What you'll do

  • Manage the full accounting cycle for entities in Spain and the United States.
  • Participate in financial consolidation processes in an international and multi-currency environment.
  • Perform intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and balancing of operations between group companies.
  • Execute monthly and annual accounting closes (journal entries, accruals, payroll, and balance sheet reconciliations).
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Manage bank reconciliations and the recording of fixed assets.
  • Coordinate the information necessary for external audits, tax advisors, and accounting providers.
  • Prepare and file VAT returns in Spain and provide support for US tax obligations.
  • Collaborate on transfer pricing documentation and intercompany agreements.
  • Participate in ERP implementation, automation, and financial process improvement projects.
  • Guarantee the quality, accuracy, and integrity of financial and accounting information.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

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.

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In their own words

About the company & team

Technology company founded in Barcelona specializing in eCommerce and Artificial Intelligence

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