Accounting, tax and reporting officer

IMDEA Materials Institute; Getafe; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDEA Materials Institute in Madrid seeks an experienced accountant to oversee general accounting, tax obligations, and statutory annual accounts. The role requires coordinating data across ERP systems and supporting audits of publicly funded R&D projects.

The candidate will manage financial statements, tax filings, and internal/external reporting to public bodies, while maintaining controls across NAVISION, IDINET, and related systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Overseeing financial accounting and data integrity across systems and ERP platforms.
• Grant accounting and preparation of statutory annual accounts according to Accounting Standards for Non-Profit Entities (PGC-ESFL).
• Preparing, filing and settling tax obligations, and managing tax reviews and requests from authorities.
• Reporting to public bodies and internal reporting.
• Supporting audits of publicly funded R&D projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting and maintain the chart of accounts.
• Monitor the integration of information between IDINET (projects) and NAVISION (accounting).
• Prepare the annual financial statements and lead the financial audit works, prepare and submit the statutory accounting records.
• Ensure compliance with tax and reporting obligations: VAT, personal income tax (IRPF), corporate income tax, third-party operations (347), property tax (IBI), donations (182), etc.
• Comply with internal and external reporting obligations, to Comunidad de Madrid and others: indicators, G forms, treasury, MRR, minor contracts, INE surveys, etc.
• Other activities within the financial department: elaboration and maintenance of instructions and procedures, bank accounting, grants accounting, etc.
• Support the project office (audits, overheads, indicators, financial documents).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Global vision

Accuracy

Planning and organisation

Clear communication

Reliability

Education

Higher vocational qualification in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field

Training in regulatory framework of foundations and non-profit organisations

Training in financial management of R&D projects (public funding)

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management

Tools

NAVISION or comparable accounting ERP systems

IDINET or comparable R&D project management systems

Excel

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

IMDEA Materials Institute is a public research organization founded in 2007 by Madrid’s regional government to carry out research of excellence in Material Science and Engineering by attracting talent from all over the world to work in an international and multidisciplinary environment. IMDEA Materials has grown rapidly since its foundation and currently includes more than 120 researchers from 22 nationalities and has become one of the leading research centers in materials in Europe which has received the María de Maeztu seal of excellence from the Spanish government. The research activities have been focused on the areas of materials for transport, energy, and health care and the Institute has state-of-the-art facilities for processing, characterization and simulation of advanced materials.

More information can be found at our webpage.

Description

Accounting tasks

• Oversee general accounting and maintain the chart of accounts. Monitor the integration of information between IDINET (projects) and NAVISION (accounting).
• Prepare the annual financial statements and lead the financial audit works, prepare and submit the statutory accounting records.

Tax tasks

• Ensure compliance with tax and reporting obligations: VAT, personal income tax (IRPF), corporate income tax, third-party operations (347), property tax (IBI), donations (182) etc.

Reporting tasks

• Comply with internal and external reporting obligations, to Comunidad de Madrid and others: indicators, G forms, treasury, MRR, minor contracts, INE surveys etc.

Others

• Other activities within the financial department: elaboration and maintenance of instructions and procedures, bank accounting, grants accounting, etc.
• Support the project office (audits, overheads, indicators, financial documents).

Requirements

Required experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Overseeing financial accounting and data integrity across systems and ERP platforms
• Grant accounting and preparation of statutory annual accounts according to Accounting Standards for Non-Profit Entities (PGC-ESFL)
• Preparing, filing and settling tax obligations, and managing tax reviews and requests from authorities.
• Reporting to public bodies and internal reporting.
• Supporting audits of publicly funded R&D projects.

Desirable experience

• Similar role within the private sector
• Accounting departments of research and technology centers
• Developing policies and procedures
• NAVISION or comparable accounting ERP systems.
• IDINET or comparable R&D project management systems

Required training:

• Higher vocational qualification in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Training in the regulatory framework of foundations and non-profit organisations
• Training in financial management of R&D projects (public funding).
• English level ≥ B2 CEFR
• Spanish level≥ C1 CEFR

Desirable training

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management
• Specialized training in Taxation
• General knowledge of compliance

Technical and professional requirements

Technical and professional experience in the following processes and programmes

• Accounting: sound knowledge of general and grant accounting, including the Accounting Standards for Non-Profit Entities (PGC-ESFL).
• Taxation: practical knowledge of the tax obligations applicable to the position.
• Regulatory framework: knowledge of the accounting and financial framework applicable to foundations and non-profit organisations.
• R&D financial management: knowledge of the financial management and reporting requirements of publicly funded R&D projects.
• Digital tools: proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and Excel, and ability to work with digital public administration systems.

Required Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Global vision.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Reliability and accountability.
• Planning and organisation.
• Clear communication and collaboration.

Desirable competencies

• Adaptability and responsiveness to changing priorities.
• Initiative and continuous improvement.
• Ability to learn and keep professional knowledge up to date.
• Relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.

Conditions

Contrato indefinido con cargo a la tasa de reposición para 2026 autorizada por la Consejería de Economía, Hacienda y Empleo de la Comunidad de Madrid.

Permanent contract under the 2026 replacement rate authorised by the Department of Economy, Finance and Employment of the Community of Madrid.

The working language of the Institute is English. Full command of the English language is required in all positions.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT IMDEA

Stimulating environment where you can grow professionally.

IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to equal opportunities, diversity and the promotion of a healthy work environment and work-life balance. Female applicants are encouraged to apply to our research and technical positions. See our Gender Equality Plan here and our Code of Ethics here.

Besides on-the-job technical training, IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to training the Institute’s scientists and staff in “soft” or transversal skills. See the available training here.

Meet some of our alumni to see what it is like to work with us.