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About the role
We are looking for an experienced Accountant 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 versátil 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.
• Office

location:
Rivas Vaciamadrid (Madrid) Additional benefits may apply depending on the position and location. 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.

📌 Accountant (Madrid)
🏢 Sulzer
📍 Madrid