Accountant
sulzer · Madrid, Spain
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About the role
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our finance team in Spain. This is a broad accounting position that offers exposure to multiple areas of finance and provides a unique opportunity to work closely with local operations, shared service teams, external advisors, and international stakeholders.
In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate accounting records, supporting tax compliance, coordinating financial activities, and maintaining effective collaboration with colleagues across different countries. You will act as a vital link between the local business, external advisors, auditors, and our finance support teams.
This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional with a strong general accounting background who enjoys variety, taking ownership, and working in an international environment.What you will do:
- Manage day-to-day accounting activities and ensure compliance with company policies and local regulations.
- Process and review accounting transactions across different areas of finance.
- Execute and monitor bank payments, transfers, and treasury-related activities.
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Coordinate tax-related activities and support VAT, Intrastat, and other compliance requirements.
- Collect, review, and organize documentation required by external advisors and authorities.
- Monitor the completion of statutory and tax obligations in collaboration with external partners.
- Support internal and external audit processes.
- Collaborate with shared service teams and help oversee reconciliations and accounting activities performed by offshore support teams.
- Act as a key point of contact between the local entity, finance teams, external advisors, auditors, and other stakeholders.
- Liaise with public administrations and regulatory authorities when required.
- Monitor corporate insurance requirements and related administrative activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
What you need to succeed:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a similar role.
- Experience working across multiple areas of accounting rather than within a highly specialized function.
- Practical exposure to tax-related activities such as VAT, Intrastat, tax documentation preparation, or compliance support.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
- Experience supporting audits, financial reporting, and compliance activities.
- Fluent English, with the ability to communicate confidently with international stakeholders by phone and in day-to-day business interactions.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- High level of autonomy, reliability, and attention to detail.
- Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach.
Preferred:
- Experience working with SAP.
- Experience working with shared service centers, business process outsourcing teams, or international finance organizations.
- Exposure to treasury activities, payroll-related accounting topics, and employee expense processes.
What we offer you
- A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
- Meal vouchers.
- Access to a voluntary flexible compensation scheme allowing employees to optimize their salary package, such as health insurance, transport, or childcare.
- Be part of an experienced and international team.
- A good vibe working environment.
- The opportunity to grow your career within a solid and well-established international company.
- Be part of a dynamic organization undergoing continuous transformation and improvement.
- Office location: Rivas Vaciamadrid (Madrid)
Additional benefits may apply depending on the position and location.
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
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