TEAM STRUCTURE
My client’s recent expansion across Europe has begun the setup of a new office opening in Madrid, Spain, which is due to launch in the coming months, they are looking to build a full-service team in their Madrid office, with exciting hires to be made across all departments. This is a fantastic time to join a firm that is experiencing rapid growth and going from strength to strength.
As a result, my client is now looking to add to their accounts team and will be hiring a Management Accountant which will be one of two hires made for their accounts team in Madrid.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- To take ownership of management accounting, reporting and financial control for the Madrid office, supporting Partners, Associates and the London Accounts team with timely, accurate financial information and robust financial governance
- Preparation of monthly Management Accounts, including posting journals, accruals, prepayments and fixed asset accounting.
- Review of monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Submission of VAT returns and liaison with external advisors where required.
- Management of cashflow planning and monitoring.
- Assisting Partners and Associates with financial and accounting queries.
- Assisting with the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasts.
- Assisting with the preparation of the firm’s statutory accounts.
- Audit support, including responding to audit queries and preparing requested schedules.
- Oversight of monthly payroll accounting and reconciliation of all staff benefits.
- Assisting with the review and authorisation of office payments where required.
- Providing cover for processing new accounts payable vendor requests when necessary.
- Oversight of the supplier invoice process, including coding and approval controls.
- WIP management analysis providing Partners with updates as required.
- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with banking partners, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and optimisation of banking services.
- Supporting continuous improvement of finance processes and controls within the Madrid office.
- Acting as the key finance liaison between the Madrid office and the London Accounts team.
ATTRIBUTES / SKILLS REQUIRED
- Familiarity with Aderant is beneficial but not essential.
- Proven experience in a management accounting or controlling role.
- Strong understanding of month‑end close, balance sheet control and reporting.
- Experience in VAT compliance.
- Confident communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders.
- Experience in professional services or legal environment desirable.
- Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.
- Proficiency in English and Spanish
- Part‑qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or local equivalent) desirable but not essential depending on experience.
- The successful candidate must be fluent in Spanish and possess a high level of proficiency in business English (spoken and written).
This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm’s strategy and business
