Summary Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. We are seeking an experienced Accountant to provide day-to-day accounting and finance support to our newly established Madrid office. Working closely with the Firm's Finance Department, the Accountant handles the Accounts/Finance Department functions of the office, including but not limited to monthly reporting; local bookkeeping; tax filings with the assistance of the Firm's external tax advisor preparing bills; managing the cash requirements of the office; and payroll management. This is a hands-on role at a foundational stage of the office's development, offering the opportunity to help establish local finance processes and systems within a leading global law firm. This role reports to the Head of Finance (currently based in London) and works very closely with the Director of Administration of the Madrid office. Responsible for billing, payments, receipts, journal entries, etc. Perform the monthly close, including expense estimates and accruals and reconciliation of bank and other ledger accounts Prepare monthly reporting for the Firm's Finance Department and reconcile local records to firmwide reporting as needed Prepare client bills and ensure compliance with Spanish invoicing and electronic invoicing requirements and with Firm Billings policies Answer enquiries from partners, legal assistants and the general finance team Monitor cash flow and prepare cash forecasts for cash funding from headquarters Manage day-to-day banking and payment operations and maintain the local bank relationship Prepare revenue reports and review the work of the local accounting firm for local tax filings (including VAT/IVA, IRPF withholdings, corporate income tax, and informative and intra-EU returns), ensuring regulatory requirements are met with accuracy and on time Liaise with the bank,



local accounting firm and external auditors to ensure compliance with Spanish accounting and tax rules, including statutory accounts, the annual audit and filings with the Commercial Registry Ensure compliance with local rules and regulations and with the Firm's global financial controls and policies Work with external payroll consultants and the local accounting firm on preparation of the monthly payroll. Coordinate Social Security contributions, withholdings and related filings, maintaining strict confidentiality of payroll and personal data Play a liaison role between the partners, legal assistants and the accounts team as required Support the Director of Administration with vendor payments, office expenditure and cost control Contribute to the establishment of finance processes and systems in a newly opened office and support local and global finance initiatives Comfortable managing ambiguity and change in a newly established office Minimum of three years' experience working in a similar finance position in a law firm or professional services organization Demonstrable skills and experience in a finance and accounting background; a degree or professional qualification in accounting, finance or economics is preferred Strong working knowledge of Spanish accounting, tax, payroll and Social Security requirements Experience organising projects and systems related to Finance departments; experience supporting anew or scaling office is an advantage Fluent in Spanish and English, both written and spoken Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law. Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

📌 Accountant - Accountancy Practice (Madrid)
🏢 Gibson Dunn
📍 Madrid