ppPermira Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain /ph3Associate, Group Accounting (Madrid) /h3p1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants /ppGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. /ph3About Permira /h3pPermira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions. Founded in 1985, the firm advises funds across two core asset classes, private equity and credit, with total committed capital of approximately €80bn. The Permira private equity funds make both long‑term majority (Buyout) and minority (Growth Equity) investments in four key sectors: Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, Services. The Permira credit funds support businesses with flexible financing solutions across Direct Lending, Strategic Opportunities and CLO Management. Established in 2007, the firm advises investment funds and products which have provided approximately €20 billion of debt capital to over 300 businesses. /ph3Role Overview /h3pPermira is searching for a professional, ambitious and driven qualified accountant (or equivalent) to join the Group Accounting team. Reporting to the Southern EU Finance Manager in Madrid, this position offers a broad mix of accounting and finance responsibilities, balancing day‑to‑day execution with involvement in complex group matters. The role provides early exposure to cross‑functional projects and international collaboration, making it an excellent platform for professional development. The role involves working across Spain, Italy, and Guernsey. /ppPermira’s Firm Finance team is based predominately across Madrid and London, but with members also in Luxembourg, New York, Tampa, Hong Kong and a growing number of our European offices. The Firm Finance team totals 25 FTE and the overall Finance function (including Fund Operations) is in excess of 45 FTE. /ppThe role requires close collaboration not only within the broader Finance function but also with other key departments such as Operations, Tax, HR, IT and Legal. The successful candidate will work closely with outsourced providers and auditors, developing strong cross‑functional and external relationships.



/ph3Financial Accounting and Reporting /h3ulliExecute monthly closing processes and maintain ledgers under UK, Spanish, and Italian GAAP. /liliReview financial statements and accounting information prepared by outsourced providers. /liliSupport ad‑hoc financial analysis and reporting projects as required by management. /liliContribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and automation. /li /ulh3Accounts Payable Controls – Backup (Procure‑to‑Pay) /h3ulliProvide backup support across the full procure‑to‑pay cycle, ensuring invoices, expenses, and payments are processed accurately and on time. /liliReview and maintain supplier master data, including bank details and contact information, to ensure accuracy and continuity. /liliReview reconciliations and assist in resolving discrepancies with suppliers or internal teams as needed. /liliManage bank accounts and corporate credit cards, ensuring proper execution and control of payment processes. /li /ulh3Recharges /h3ulliSupport the end‑to‑end recharge process across Portfolio Companies, Aborted Deals and Intra‑Group entities. /liliEnsure timely and accurate preparation and posting of recharge invoices, with proper coding for reporting. /liliMonitor invoice settlement, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate ledger allocations. /li /ulh3Audit /h3ulliAssist with audit requirements, ensuring deliverables are completed in line with agreed timetables. /liliPrepare and review annual statutory accounts for the Southern European entities. /liliSupport internal control reviews and ensure compliance with corporate policies. /li /ulh3Cross‑Functional Collaboration and Development /h3ulliServe as backup for the Advisory Fees and Abort Costs processes, ensuring timely and accurate execution.



/liliCollaborate with stakeholders, within and outside the finance function, developing and maintaining effective lines of communication, including with Tax, Legal, Operations, HR. /liliTravel within the Firm’s network (principally Milan, Guernsey London), together with attendance at Permira’s general professional events (Expected travel – approx. 10‑20%). /li /ulpWe are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, who can work as part of a close team, but also be a self‑starter. The successful candidate should be professional, with excellent communication and inter‑personal skills, and the ability to use initiative and sound judgement to make this role a success within a leading global Private Equity Firm. /ph3Desired Experience /h3ulliQualified accountant (or equivalent) with minimum of 3–5 years post‑qualified experience. /liliSound understanding of financial accounting and reporting processes. /liliExperience of working with major ERP systems and reporting tools would be useful but not essential (Onestream and Infor Sun). High level Excel skills. /li /ulh3Key attributes /h3ulliHighly driven and motivated individual, with the patience and ambition to build a rewarding career within private equity. /liliExcellent organisational skills. The role requires the individual to be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously across a variety of products and work streams. /liliHighly personable, with the desire and ability to create relationships across the Group’s network. /liliStrong communication skills. /liliExcellent teamworking skills. /liliProactivity and initiative. /liliExcellent written and spoken English; Italian preferred. /li /ulpTo learn how we handle your personal data during the recruitment process, please review our Candidate Privacy Policy. This includes our Supplemental CCPA Notice of Collection where applicable. /ph3Seniority level /h3ulliMid‑Senior level /li /ulh3Employment type /h3ulliFull‑time /li /ulh3Job function /h3ulliAccounting/Auditing and Finance /liliIndustries: Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Associate, Group Accounting (Madrid)
🏢 Permira
📍 Madrid