Accounting Operations Specialist

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The Role

The Accountant Operations Lead will be responsible for the integrity of the Barcelona campus’s financial backbone. The successful candidate will oversee the full cycle of Accounts Payable, payroll execution, and tax compliance. This role requires a high degree of professional resilience and the ability to manage complex financial workflows independently.

1) Strategic Leadership & Departmental Management

• Operational Autonomy: Lead the AP and Accounting function with a results-oriented mindset, ensuring all financial KPIs are met without the need for constant supervision.
• Digital Transformation: Proactively identify opportunities for automation and process optimization within the accounting function to drive institutional efficiency.
• Team Stewardship: Cultivate a high-performing environment by fostering professional growth and maintaining departmental accountability.

2) Financial Operations & Compliance

• Full-Cycle Accounting: Execute month-end and year-end closing procedures with absolute precision, ensuring the integrity of the General Ledger.
• Accounts Payable Governance: Validate and process supplier invoices via Sage X3, ensuring rigorous adherence to approval workflows and maintaining an accurate aging report.
• Fiscal Compliance: Oversee tax obligations and support external audit requirements in full alignment with Spanish PGC (Plan General Contable) and corporate regulations.
• Payroll & Treasury: Manage the accounting entries for payroll execution and co-lead daily treasury operations, including cash flow monitoring and bank reconciliations.

3) Data Integrity & Reporting

• Advanced Analytical Modelling: Utilize complex Excel workbooks to deliver structured financial reporting and data-driven insights for executive decision-making.
• Policy Enforcement: Uphold all internal corporate governance and company regulations, specifically regarding employee travel and expense management.
• Cross-Functional Continuity: Provide essential support to the Accounts Receivable department when necessary to ensure total operational coverage.

About You

• Experience: A minimum of 3-4 years in AP and Accounting, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Education: University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced command of Sage X3 and Excel (complex formulas, data modelling, and pivot tables) is mandatory.
• Language Skills: Full professional proficiency in English (corporate language) and Spanish (regulatory and supplier interactions).

The Benefits

• Start Date: October 1st, 2026.
• Remuneration: €40,000 gross annual salary.
• Work-Life Balance: A permanent 36-hour contract with reduced hours on Fridays and throughout the summer.
• Hybrid Flexibility: 1 day of remote work per week to balance your professional and personal life.
• Professional Home: We offer a multicultural environment where your long-term growth is our priority.
• Perks: Competitive health insurance, meal card options, Monday team breakfasts, and local restaurant discounts in the heart of Barcelona.

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

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