Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our integral team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. We are looking for an experienced Accountant & Tax Specialist to join our finance team in Spain. This is a broad accounting position that offers exposure to multiple areas of finance and provides a unique opportunity to work closely with local operations, shared service teams, external advisors, and international stakeholders. What you will do Manage day-to-day accounting activities and ensure compliance with company policies and local regulations. Process and review accounting transactions across different areas of finance. Execute and monitor bank payments, transfers, and treasury-related activities. Coordinate tax-related activities and support VAT, Intrastat, and other compliance requirements. Monitor the completion of statutory and tax obligations in collaboration with external partners. Support internal and external audit processes. Collaborate with shared service teams and help oversee reconciliations and accounting activities performed by offshore support teams. Act as a key point of contact between the local entity, finance teams, external advisors, auditors, and other stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and operational efficiency. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a similar role. Experience working across multiple areas of accounting rather than within a highly specialized function. Practical exposure to tax-related activities such as VAT, Intrastat, tax documentation preparation, or compliance support. Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes. Experience supporting audits, financial reporting, and compliance activities. Fluent English, with the ability to communicate confidently with international stakeholders by phone and in day-to-day business interactions. Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach. Experience working with SAP. Experience working with shared service centers, business process outsourcing teams, or international finance organizations. Exposure to treasury activities, payroll-related accounting topics, and employee expense processes. Access to a voluntary flexible compensation scheme allowing employees to optimize their salary package, such as health insurance, transport, or childcare. Office location:
📌 Tax Accountant (Madrid)
🏢 Sulzer
📍 Madrid