Finance & Accounting Officer, PredictBy - Barcelona, Spain

PredictBy; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Office lunch

Flexible working hours

Regular work from home

Descripción de la vacante

PredictBy is seeking a Finance & Accounting Officer to support day-to-day accounting and financial administration in our Barcelona office. You will work with the Corporate team and external advisers on reconciliations, VAT and tax filings, and day-to-day financial operations.

The role offers exposure to finance processes, ownership of key tasks, and a collaborative, flexible environment with regular home-working and growth as the company expands.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration and management or closely related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant accounting/finance experience.
• Basic understanding of Spanish accounting and tax processes.
• Fluency in Spanish and good professional level of English; Catalan desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Handle day-to-day accounting activities and maintain supplier invoices and expenses.
• Record and review invoices, expenses and other documents; assist in bank reconciliations.
• Support VAT, corporate tax and other tax filings with advisers.
• Assist with monthly closings and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with external advisers and internal stakeholders to improve processes.

Conocimientos

Excel

Financial data analysis

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Herramientas

ERP software

Descripción del empleo

PredictBy is a research and consulting firm focused on social, behavioural and data science. We conduct rigorous applied research and consulting projects for private companies and public institutions. PredictBy maintains a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects for European Institutions and other EU agencies.

Our interdisciplinary team is based in Barcelona (Spain), with offices in Bonn (Germany), and has broad expertise in EU policy and regulation in areas including health and digital transformation.

PredictBy has grown from just 6 people when it was founded less than five years ago to more than 40 today. We have recently joined a larger European group and expect to continue growing in the coming years.

With this growth comes the need to further strengthen and professionalise our internal finance and administrative processes. We are therefore looking for a Finance & Accounting Officer who will support the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of PredictBy and contribute to the smooth running of the company’s broader administrative activities.

PredictBy has an open and collaborative culture. At PredictBy, you will be trusted to manage your own time and priorities with guidance from your manager. Our values of transparency and mutual respect underpin everything we do and contribute to a positive, collegiate and flexible working environment.

We are a growing company, which means that not everything is set in stone. This role offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to finance and accounting activities, take ownership of key operational processes, and develop professionally as the company continues to evolve.

You will also could work closely with colleagues across the organisation and contribute to improving the way our internal finance and administrative processes are organised.

The role

We are looking for a Finance & Accounting Officer to support the day-to-day accounting and financial administration of PredictBy.

This is a hands-on role covering core accounting activities, bank reconciliations, preparation of tax-related information and general financial administration.

Given our size and continued growth, we are looking for someone who is comfortable working beyond narrowly defined responsibilities when needed. From time to time, the role will also involve supporting broader administrative and operational tasks across the company, depending on the needs of the team.

You will work closely with PredictBy’s Corporate team, external accounting and tax advisers and, where relevant, other companies within the Group.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day accounting activities of the company.
• Record and review supplier invoices, expenses and other accounting documentation.
• Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations and support cash-flow monitoring.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Assist with monthly accounting closings and financial reporting.
• Prepare the information and documentation required for VAT, corporate tax and other tax filings in coordination with our external tax and accounting advisers.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure accounting documentation is properly organised and filed.
• Support expense management, including employee expenses and travel-related costs.
• Assist with invoicing and follow-up of outstanding payments where required.
• Support the preparation of financial information for internal reporting and management purposes.
• Liaise with external accounting, tax and administrative advisers when necessary.
• Contribute to improving finance and administrative processes as the company continues to grow.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the wider team when required, depending on business needs.

Required skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration and management, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Around 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in accounting, finance administration or a similar role.
• Previous experience with day-to-day accounting activities and bank reconciliations.
• Basic practical understanding of Spanish accounting and tax processes.
• Experience preparing accounting and financial information for external accountants or tax advisers.
• Good command of Excel and confidence working with financial data.
• Experience using accounting software or ERP systems would be an advantage.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage several tasks and priorities in a structured and reliable manner.
• A proactive, practical and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with colleagues and external advisers.
• A rigorous and discreet approach to handling financial and confidential information.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in Spanish and a good professional level of English, both spoken and written. Catalan is highly desirable.

What we offer

• Salary: EUR 30,000–35,000 gross per annum (FTE), depending on experience, plus an array of benefits, including office lunch and complementary refreshments.
• Location: Barcelona. Please note that applicants must have the right to work in Spain.
• Flexible working: We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we will do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including regular working from home.
• Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week).
• The opportunity to join a growing international company and gain broad exposure to finance, accounting and business operations.
• A collaborative and flexible working environment with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility as the company grows.

Know someone great for this?

At PredictBy, we believe in diversity and promote equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, racial or ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, or personal background, in accordance with Spanish equal treatment and non-discrimination legislation.

Any personal data provided during the recruitment process will be handled confidentially and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Spanish data protection legislation.