Head of Accounting

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Accounting to lead their department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop and implement initiatives aligned with the company's strategy, ensuring maximum efficiency.

You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with company goals, objectives, and policies, as well as internal standards and legal requirements. The successful candidate will have the chance to work in the vibrant city of Barcelona, leading a team within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Lead the accounting department
• Ensure compliance with company and legal standards
• Work in a dynamic environment in Barcelona

What you'll do:

As the Head of Accounting, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our client's business. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement initiatives that align with the company's overall strategy. You will ensure that all company goals, objectives, and policies are met while adhering to internal standards and legal requirements. A key part of your role will involve ensuring the timely completion of monthly and annual closures for all companies under your purview. Additionally, you will be responsible for fulfilling tax obligations for both Spanish and Portuguese companies. Your role is crucial in guaranteeing the reliability of accounting information, thereby providing a true reflection of the company's financial status.

• Develop and implement initiatives aligned with the company's strategy
• Ensure compliance with company goals, objectives, and policies
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and legal requirements
• Ensure timely completion of monthly and annual closures for all companies
• Ensure timely fulfilment of tax obligations for Spanish and Portuguese companies
• Guarantee the reliability of accounting information

What you bring:

As the ideal candidate for the Head of Accounting position, you bring a wealth of experience and skills to the table. You have at least three years' experience in similar roles, ideally within medium-sized companies with around 50 million turnover. Your background includes working with auditing companies, preferably those within the Big Four. You hold a university degree in ADE or similar fields or can demonstrate at least ten years' experience as a senior accounting technician. A Master's degree in Business Management would be desirable but not essential. Crucially, you have knowledge of SAP software within the field of accounting.

• Minimum 3 years experience in similar roles
• Experience in medium-sized companies with around 50 million turnover
• Experience in auditing companies, preferably Big Four
• University degree in ADE or similar or accreditation of minimum 10 years experience in senior accounting technician tasks
• Master's degree in Business Management (desirable)
• Knowledge of SAP software in the field of accounting

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a renowned player in their industry, known for their commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. They offer an inclusive work environment where every employee's contribution is valued and recognised. They believe in fostering a culture of learning and development, providing ample opportunities for professional growth. Their commitment to work-life balance is evident in their flexible working arrangements and supportive policies.

What's next:

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