Accountant

Hästens Beds; Köpings kommun; Hybrid; SEK 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Hästens in Köping, Sweden, is seeking an Accountant to perform day-to-day accounting for Swedish entities, including retail and real estate, with a team of accountants and specialists. You will maintain accurate records, contribute to monthly closings and VAT filings, and support audits in an international environment.

The role emphasizes proactive, detail-oriented work, independent yet collaborative style, and process improvement across finance functions in the EU, UK and US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 3 years of accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with Swedish GAAP, preferably K3.
• Experience working with multiple legal entities is an advantage.
• Good Excel skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English and Swedish.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank, balance sheet and other account reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.
• Manage group billing and reconcile intercompany balances with counterparties.
• Prepare payment proposals and support cash control activities.
• Process and follow up supplier invoices, including coding and approval workflows.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules within the closing timetable.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual financial statements and statutory accounts.
• Prepare VAT returns and other tax filings.
• Assist with external statutory audits.
• Ensure compliance with finance and statutory filing requirements.
• Participate in process improvement projects and initiatives.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses for management.
• Liaise with colleagues, suppliers, auditors and external advisers on accounting matters.
• Work cross-functionally with Hästens colleagues and managers across the EU, UK and US.

Skills

Excel skills

English

Swedish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Do you dream of changing people's lives through extraordinary sleep?

At Hästens, we strive for a world where people sleep well - one that’s more joyful, peaceful and loving. Every day since 1852, we continue to hone our world-class craft in our factory in Köping, Sweden.

As Accountant, you will perform the day-to-day accounting for our Swedish Hästens companies, including retail operations and real estate, together with our team of accountants and specialists. You will maintain accurate accounting records in line with company policies and Swedish accounting requirements, and contribute to monthly and annual closings, VAT filings and audit processes.

This is an opportunity for a driven and detail-oriented accountant who thrives in an international environment and wants to contribute to the development of our finance processes and systems.

About The Role

• Prepare bank, balance sheet and other account reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items
• Manage group billing and reconcile intercompany balances with counterparties
• Prepare payment proposals and support cash control activities
• Process and follow up supplier invoices, including coding and approval workflows
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules within the closing timetable
• Contribute to the preparation of annual financial statements and statutory accounts
• Prepare VAT returns and other tax filings
• Assist with external statutory audits
• Ensure compliance with finance and statutory filing requirements
• Participate in process improvement projects and initiatives
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses for management
• Liaise with colleagues, suppliers, auditors and external advisers on accounting matters
• Work cross-functionally with Hästens colleagues and managers across the EU, UK and US

Skills And Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting; audit experience is a big plus
• Experience with Swedish GAAP, preferably K3
• Experience working with multiple legal entities is an advantage
• Good Excel skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Swedish

To succeed in this role, you are proactive, detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality work. You are well organized, hands-on and comfortable working independently as well as as part of a team. You have strong problem-solving skills and are able to manage both internal and statutory deadlines in a structured way. You are also motivated by improving processes and finding more efficient ways of working.

Additional Information

• Hybrid, with a few days per week in the Köping office
• Occasional international travel