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Senior Accounting Manager

On-site in Barcelona·Added 3 months ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page España

2437 open roles

Our summary

Salary
€49,500 - €55,000 a year

About €2,940 - €3,210 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Permanent
Experience
7+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • At least 3 years of people management experience.
  • Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations.
  • Demonstrated experience managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and month-end close activities.
  • Experience supporting external audits and financial reporting processes.
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP systems knowledge.
  • Proven ability to improve processes, implement controls, and drive automation initiatives.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Strategic leadership position reporting directly to the CFO.
  • Opportunity to manage and develop an established accounting team.
  • Broad exposure across accounting, tax, treasury, AP, AR, and process transformation.
  • High visibility role with impact on operational and financial decision-making.
  • Opportunity to lead automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Competitive compensation package and long-term career development prospects.

The role

We are looking for a Senior Accounting Manager to lead end-to-end accounting operations, tax compliance, treasury activities, and month-end close processes. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a key leadership role with responsibility for driving operational excellence and managing a high-performing accounting team.

  • Strategic accounting leadership role reporting directly to the CFO.
  • Opportunity to drive process improvements and cash flow optimisation.

What you'll do

  • Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial reviews.
  • Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting.
  • Ensure the integrity and maintenance of the general ledger.
  • Support external audits and coordinate responses to auditor requests.
  • Oversee preparation, review, and filing of corporate tax obligations, including VAT, income tax, payroll taxes, and withholding taxes.
  • Monitor compliance with local and international tax regulations.
  • Coordinate relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
  • Ensure accurate tax accounting, reconciliations, and accrual processes.
  • Establish and strengthen internal controls related to accounting, tax, treasury, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
  • Drive process automation and continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations.
  • Lead ERP enhancements, system upgrades, and integration projects.
  • Manage the full Accounts Payable cycle, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, approval workflows, and payments.
  • Monitor AP ageing and contribute to cash management and liquidity planning.
  • Oversee the complete Accounts Receivable function, including billing, collections, credit assessment, and cash application.
  • Ensure accurate and timely invoicing aligned with customer agreements and contracts.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve billing issues and customer disputes.
  • Act as the primary contact for banking relationships and treasury operations.
  • Manage banking administration, account structures, and authorised signatory processes.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team comprising one manager and accounting specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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.

Industry
Staffing

In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is a well-established organisation operating in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The company is committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and maintaining high standards of financial governance.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative leadership team and play a critical role in supporting the organisation's growth, financial integrity, compliance, and transformation initiatives.

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