Senior Accountant - renewables

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel seeks a Spanish and English speaking accounting professional to join a global renewable energy leader as Accountant / Senior Accountant in Madrid, four days in office with Friday home working.

Responsibilities include daily bookkeeping, financial statement prep, tax filings, audits, and coordination with external bodies. Must be IFRS fluent, bilingual, and able to support multinational teams with detail-oriented, analytical work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Accounting: daily bookkeeping, invoice management, financial statement preparation for local platform and project companies, and reporting for HQ.
• Tax: file taxes on time; manage exemptions and refunds.
• Audit: coordinate annual statutory audits and transfer pricing documentation.
• Project Management: participate in new project acquisitions, due diligence, and structuring; support divestments.
• Internal Process Approval: review payments and contracts; maintain vendor records.
• External Coordination: act as main contact with tax authorities, banks, and accounting firms.
• Other Finance-Related Work: assist Finance Manager on ad hoc tasks.

Job description

Opportunity for a Spanish and English speaking accounting professional to join a global leading renewable energy company, as Accountant / Senior Accountant, based on experience.

Location: Madrid, 4 days in office, Friday work from home

Main Job Responsibilities

1. Accounting

Responsible for daily bookkeeping, invoice management, financial statement preparation for the local platform company and project companies, as well as the preparation of financial reports and other materials required by company headquarters. Proficient in mainstream accounting software and Spanish electronic invoicing systems.

2. Tax

Complete all tax filings accurately and on time in accordance with Spanish laws and regulations. Handle tax exemption applications, tax refunds, and other tax-related matters.

3. Audit

Coordinate and complete annual statutory audits, transfer pricing documentation, tax audits, and other compliance requirements in line with local legal regulations.

4. Project Management

Participate in new project acquisition negotiations, financial and tax due diligence, transaction structure design, contract review, and the review and handover of accounting information for acquired companies. Support project divestments, including financial and tax due diligence and the handover of accounting information for sold entities.

5. Internal Process Approval

Review and approve payment requests, contract review processes, and other finance-related internal processes. Maintain vendor invoice records and contract documentation.

6. External Coordination

Act as the key contact with external institutions, including tax authorities, customs authorities, banks, insurance companies, trust companies, accounting firms, and auditing firms.

7. Other Finance-Related Work

Assist the Finance Manager in completing other finance-related tasks and ad hoc projects as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Valid professional accounting qualification recognized in Spain.
• 5-8 years of accounting experience, preferably within multinational companies, accounting firms, or the renewable energy industry.
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and familiarity with Spanish accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Proven experience in full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Experience in external audit coordination, tax filing, and compliance management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Fluent English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with regional and international teams.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented work style, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, willingness to travel when required, excellent teamwork capabilities, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.