EU Accounting Manager (Mandarin Speaker)

LEON CYCLE; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits paid 100% by company

Discount on ebikes, services and parts

Additional employee perks

Job summary

LEON CYCLE seeks an Accounting Manager based in Barcelona to oversee EU and NA accounting, support ERP implementation, and ensure accurate financial reporting. You will collaborate with the Barcelona HQ and Shanghai Finance to maintain smooth operations and drive best practices across regions.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience, strong tax knowledge, and CPA qualifications preferred, with opportunities to impact process improvements in a fast-growing business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA qualifications completed or currently undertaking preferred.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting for EU and North America operations.
• Coordinate with Barcelona HQ and Shanghai Finance for ERP rollout.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and cash flow reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative work

ERP implementation

EU GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Leon Cycle is looking for an EU Accounting Manager who will be responsible for all day-to-day accounting functions for Leon Cycle Europe and North America . They will work to help the Finance team in shanghai to implement a new ERP system in place and continue to ensure smooth accounting operations are completed within Leon Cycle. This role will be based in Barcelona but will be managing our EU accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Director of Finance and ops in Barcelona HQ
• Assist in preparing invoices to customers
• Review expense reports and ensure costs and ITCs are properly allocated
• Perform bank runs if necessary
• Perform bank account, inventory, AR, and AP reconciliations and identify discrepancies
• Monitor and track prepaid and fixed assets and enter monthly journal entries
• Business partner with sales and operations on sales revenue tracking, expense tracking and retail store financial operations
• Ensure revenue and costs are properly allocated to the sales channels and product lines
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement, and Statement of Cash Flow for the senior management team
• Assist in filing provincial taxes including but not limited to State and Local Taxes
• Assist in filing T2s and T4s
• Identify areas for improvement and help implement best practices
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Assist in ERP implementation and automation projects
• Work closely with our Local Accountants for all accounting matters.
• Understanding EU accounting procedures and EU GAAP knowledge is required.

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-7 years’ relevant experience; preferably in a small to mid size start up with high growth rate
• Solid knowledge of American income tax and State and Local Taxes rules
• CPA qualifications completed or currently undertaking preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional attention to details
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to tackle other finance tasks as needed

Why work at Leon Cycle

• 100% Benefits paid for by company from the date of hire
• Be part of a growing team throughout NA& Europe
• Discount on ebikes, services, and accessories
• Other employee perks and fun things as we continue to grow!

About Leon Cycle

LEON CYCLE is the retail arm of the LEISGER Cycle Group, manufacturers of premium electric bikes under the brand names NCM and LEISGER, and of electric bike components under Das-Kit and Bionx. The LEISGER Cycle Group set up its online retail in 2014 in Germany; the company is fast growing in market share and expanded throughout Europe, Australia, and New Zealand Now, and most recently in US and Canada.

Leon Cycle is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations in accordance with the Accessible Canada Act during the application process are available upon request.