EF is looking for an experienced finance professional to join our international team as Accounting Manager. You will take direct ownership of monthly close, statutory accounting, tax compliance, and process improvement, working closely with our finance operations team, business process outsourcing (BPO) provider, and external advisors.
This role offers full responsibility for accounting outputs and is suited to someone who enjoys working in detail and owning the accuracy and completeness of financials.
Own day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for several companies
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of trial balances, reconciliations, and monthly and year-end close
Act as liaison to EF’s BPO provider for R2R, O2C, and P2P performance
Prepare audit materials and internal reports, ensuring compliance with EF’s internal control standards
Work cross-functionally with regional, local, and centralized teams
Collaborate with the Regional Finance Leadership and Regional Operations Team
Minimum 5 years of finance or accounting experience
Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
Strong technical understanding of accounting principles and controls
Solid understanding of Spanish GAAP, VAT,



and statutory requirements
Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and spoken
Proficiency in Catalan or other European languages is an advantage.
Opportunity to shape and strengthen the finance function in a dynamic, international environment.
Some companies are in the business of banking. Or sports. Through language, cultural exchange, academic studies, and educational travel, we create the kinds of immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world.
You’ll find our offices and schools located in some of the world’s greatest cities, and filled with smart, driven people (over 50,000 of us) who push each other to be better every day. Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a integral association of education companies that share a common mission of opening the world through education. EF has been recognized on Forbes 2025 and 2024 World’s Best Employers and 2024 Top Companies for Women lists, Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things In Tech, and was a 2024 App Store Award winner in Cultural Impact.
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📌 Accounting Manager - (Remote Working) (Barcelona)
🏢 Education First
📍 Barcelona