Accounting Manager

Approach People Recruitment; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the full accounting cycle for Spanish entities in real estate and investment sectors. The role requires coordinating with local authorities, auditors, and the Group Finance Department to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Candidates should have a degree in accounting/finance, at least 10 years of experience, and proficiency with SAGE X3; English or French at an operational level is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Experience in real estate or investment sectors is advantageous.
• Strong command of Excel and familiarity with modern accounting tools.
• Knowledge of SAGE X3 and KYRIBA is a plus.
• Operational level of English or French required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounting for Spanish entities (AP, AR, GL).
• Post entries, prepare supplier payments, review expense reimbursements.
• Issue invoices, monitor ageing, manage collections.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and closing activities.
• Prepare semi-annual and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate yearly accounts filing with Legal Department.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Highly organized

English (operational)

French (operational)

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

SAGE X3

KYRIBA

Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Job description

Location: Madrid or Málaga, Spain
Department: Finance
Reports to: Deputy Finance Director (HQ) + Administrative & Financial Manager – International & Energy Division
Contract Type: Permanent
Languages Required: English or French (operational level)

Mission

The Accounting Manager will oversee the full accounting cycle for several Spanish entities operating in real estate development, land development, investment, and holding activities.
You will ensure the accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of all accounting and tax obligations, acting as the main point of contact for local authorities, auditors, and the Group’s Finance Department.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting Management

• Manage end-to-end accounting for Spanish entities (AP, AR, expense reports, general ledger).
• Post accounting entries, prepare supplier payments, and review expense reimbursements.
• Issue customer invoices, monitor ageing reports, and manage collections.
• Record and reconcile all bank movements; prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Prepare semi-annual and annual financial statements.
• Review, analyse, and reconcile general ledger and intercompany accounts.
• Upload accounting data to the consolidation system (semi-annual).
• Coordinate yearly formalities (annual accounts filing, statutory documentation) with the Legal Department.

2. Tax Management

• Prepare and submit periodic VAT returns.
• Ensure compliance with all mandatory tax filings.
• Oversee Social Security declarations and payments with the local payroll provider.
• Prepare the annual tax package.
• Manage tax inspections and audits as the main contact for tax authorities.

3. Accounting & Tax Compliance

• Monitor changes in Spanish accounting and tax regulations.
• Advise the Group Finance Department on regulatory updates and implications.
• Ensure internal processes comply with local legislation and Group policies.

4. Cross-Functional Projects

• Participate in system upgrades, process improvements, and finance-transformation initiatives.
• Act as the subject-matter expert for Spain in accounting and tax topics.

Tools & Systems

• Office Suite (Excel, Word)
• Accounting Software: SAGE X3
• Treasury Management: KYRIBA

Required Profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent (Bac +2 / Bac +5 or Spanish equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Experience in real estate or investment sectors is a strong advantage.
• Strong command of Excel and familiarity with modern accounting tools.
• Knowledge of SAGE X3 and KYRIBA is a plus.
• Operational level of English or French required.
• Highly organised, autonomous, reliable, and collaborative, with excellent interpersonal skills.

Conditions & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Fixed salary + profit-sharing + meal vouchers.
• Permanent contract (CDI).
• Position based in Madrid or Málaga.
• Open to applicants of all backgrounds in line with equal opportunity commitments.