GL Accountant

GL Accountant

Permanent contract / Marbella, Spain

Sommet Education is a hospitality management and pastry & culinary arts education group with over 1200 employees, comprising five leading brands: Glion Institute of Higher Education, Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, Ecole Ducasse, Invictus Group, and the Indian School of Hospitality. Our headquarters are based in Lausanne, Switzerland, with additional hubs in Marbella, Spain (Accounting), and London, UK (Enrolment, Marketing, and Digital).

We share our values: Development, Distinctiveness, Joint commitment, Openness, and Sense of service.

• Professional accounting experience with 7+ years post-qualified experience
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, including GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strategic thinking and results orientation
• Excellent communication skills in English, capable of presenting financial information to senior leadership
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team
• Experience with financial systems and software
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software; MS Dynamics experience is a bonus
• High attention to detail with a good understanding of the big picture
• Strong technical, automation, and analytical skills
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible, team-oriented, and capable of handling multiple priorities
• Business-oriented with customer service skills within a team environment
• Experience in preparing VAT, corporate tax returns, and statutory financial statements, collaborating with tax advisors
• Consolidation experience is a plus

Main responsibilities & tasks

• Manage daily operations of the core accounting department, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls for compliance
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and provide insights to leadership
• Analyze financial data and report on performance, risks, and opportunities
• Maintain internal controls to protect assets
• Monitor KPIs to improve financial performance
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and tax departments to align with business goals
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting
• Manage external audit relationships
• Coach and evaluate the accounting team
• Stay updated with industry trends and regulatory changes
• Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Lead ad-hoc projects to add value and insights
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare supporting documentation
• Assist with onboarding acquisition accounting practices
• Support new process and system implementations