Accounting Specialist

Spotlio; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology firm in Spain is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to manage accounts payable, receivable, and payroll tasks. The role includes preparing financial reports and journal entries, and conducting reconciliations. This temporary 9-month contract is hybrid, based in Barcelona, with 3 days on-site. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Administration or Accounting, familiarity with IFRS, and experience in financial tools like Quickbooks. Expected start date is around January 15, 2026.

Formación

• Work experience as an Accountant.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations, including IFRS.
• Experience working with accounting tools and tax advisors.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and execute journal entries.
• Perform timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Accounting knowledge

Advanced MS Excel or Google Sheets

Experience with ERPs

Educación

University degree in Business Administration or Financial Management and Accounting

Herramientas

Quickbooks

Payhawk

Descripción del empleo

SPOTLIO is a company created by experienced and enthusiastic people dedicated to helping businesses, cities, and destinations deliver fast and frictionless digital services to their customers through apps, direct booking, interactive maps, and responsive websites. SPOTLIO Spain SL is part of Spotlio AS, a privately held multinational technology group headquartered in Norway.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Specialist to maintain accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations. They will perform daily accounting tasks such as monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries, and record payments and adjustments. The Accounting Specialist will collaborate closely with the Financial Accountant, support process improvements across the finance function, and report directly to the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and execute journal entries.
• Perform timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, prioritizing urgent payments, monitoring client reminders, and supporting the Finance Manager in the oversight of these balance sheet areas.
• Review and control expense recognition, ensuring compliance with classification, tax, and accrual requirements.
• Support audits by providing required documentation, explanations, and follow-up.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and that accounting bank balances reconcile with financial institution statements.
• Coordinate and set up all bank payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. Prepare the required documentation for external advisors responsible for tax compliance in Spain and Switzerland.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and support the Finance Manager with special projects as needed.
• Support the finance team with additional administrative, operational, or ad-hoc tasks as required.

Lines of communication

• The Accounting Specialist reports to the Finance Manager.
• The Accounting Specialist will collaborate closely with the Financial Accountant.
• The Accounting Specialist also communicates with the Financial Accountant and occasionally the CFO.

Working conditions

• Temporary 9-month contract to cover a maternity leave
• Role based in Barcelona
• Hybrid position: 3 days per week on-site (Barcelona), 2 days per week remote.
• Expected start date: around January 15, 2026.

Qualifications and requirements

• Work experience as an Accountant.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Experience working with accounting tools, ERPs, or expense management platforms (Payhawk and Quickbooks preferred).
• Experience collaborating with external tax advisors (Spain and Switzerland preferred).
• Advanced MS Excel or Google sheets skills.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with multiple entities and currencies.
• University degree in Business Administration or Financial Management and Accounting.