Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role
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. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate accounting records, supporting tax compliance, coordinating financial activities, and maintaining effective collaboration with colleagues across different countries. You will act as a vital link between the local business, external advisors, auditors, and our finance support teams. This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional with a strong general accounting background who enjoys variety, taking ownership, and working in an international environment. 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.
* Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
* Coordinate tax-related activities and support VAT, Intrastat, and other compliance requirements.
* Collect, review, and organize documentation required by external advisors and authorities.
* 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.
* Liaise with public administrations and regulatory authorities when required.
* Monitor corporate insurance requirements and related administrative activities.
* Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and operational efficiency. What you need to succeed Required:
* 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.
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* High level of autonomy, reliability, and attention to detail.




* Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach. Preferred:
* 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.

What we offer
you
* A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
* Meal vouchers.
* Access to a voluntary adaptable compensation scheme allowing employees to optimize their salary package, such as health insurance, transport, or childcare.
* Be part of an experienced and international team.
* A good vibe working environment.
* The opportunity to grow your career within a solid and well-established international company.
* Be part of a dynamic organization undergoing continuous transformation and improvement. Additional benefits may apply depending on the position and location. Office

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Rivas Vaciamadrid (Madrid) Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA. Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our

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