Accountant Manager

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Role: Accountant Manager  

Role Location: Madrid

Department: Corporate Solutions

Employment Type: Permanent

Role summary:

The role is part of the Apex Corporate Solutions team reports to the Head of Operations Corporate Solutions based in Madrid (Spain).

This role acts as an international accountant, supporting our clients with month end reporting, intercompany, business support, working capital management and assist the Head of Operations Corporate Solutions and other jurisdictions finance teams if required.

Key responsibilities:

• As your focus, you will be responsible for all accounting matters for client companies, such as bookkeeping, review bookkeeping prepared by the junior accountants, preparation/revision of accounting reports and Annual Accounts, revision and execution of payments, submission of withholding tax returns, VAT tax returns and CIT returns; etc.

• Communicate with clients, tax advisors, lawyers, notaries, other professionals, government institutions and other Apex offices worldwide.

• Assist auditors in case of audits performed on client companies as well as tax advisors.

• Maintain and develop a good network of internationally established clients

• Involvement in other aspects of client work such as corporate legal and tax.

Skills / experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5-6 years' experience in an accounting position; exposure to tax driven structures is a definite advantage.

• Excellent work attitude, quick and willing learner and proficient team leader.

• Ability to take initiative; eagerness to pay attention to detail and going the extra mile in all aspects of the role.

• Strong financial/accounting and analytical skills.

• Commercial, dynamic attitude and excellent communication skills.

• Able to work in a team and autonomously.

• Team management

• Able to set priorities, be flexible and highly accurate.

• Knowledge of Real Estate accounting systems e.g., Yardi, Navision is a plus.

• Spanish GAAP & IFRS

• C1 English a must; Advanced use of English, written and spoken

• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritize tasks accordingly

• Ability to take initiative

• Strong work ethic, a proactive approach and can-do mindset

What you will get in return:

• Private health insurance.

• Hybrid working model

• 27 working days holiday + Public holidays

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Professional Development (CPD) and Study Guidance programs

• Positive and hospitable work environment.

• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.

• Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business + more

At Apex Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. In Spain, this includes our obligation under the LGD to ensure that people with disabilities are represented within our teams. If you have a recognised disability (≥33%), we welcome your application and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.