Description
Job Description
The Role
Position: Junior Accountant
Department: Alternative Assets
Location: Madrid
About Apex
Apex Group Ltd., established in Bermuda in 2003, is a global financial services provider. With over 80 offices in 38 countries worldwide and more than 10,000 employees, Apex Group delivers an expansive range of services to asset managers, financial institutions, private clients and family offices. The Group has continually improved and evolved its capabilities to offer a single-source solution through establishing the broadest range of services in the industry, including fund services, digital onboarding and bank accounts, depositary, custody, super ManCo services, corporate services including HR and Payroll and a pioneering ESG Ratings and Advisory solution. Apex Group's purpose is to be more than just a financial services provider and is committed to driving positive change to address three core areas: the Environment and Climate Change, Women's Empowerment and Economic Independence, Education and Social Mobility.
Life at Apex isn't just about the work you do, it's about embracing the culture and loving what you do. Every employee plays a part in making Apex who we are today and the more that we grow, the more important that becomes. Whatever your career path or specialism Apex ensures it rewards loyal and dedicated employees. The international nature of our business and global network of offices means that there are opportunities to broaden your life experiences and take both short-term or permanent relocation options.
Job Specification
As your main focus you will be responsible for all accounting matters for client companies, such as bookkeeping, assistance in the preparation of accounting reports and Annual Accounts, preparation of payments, assistance in the preparation of withholding tax returns and VAT returns.
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 Required
Bachelor's Degree and from one- or two-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 player.
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.
Able to set priorities, be flexible and highly accurate.
Knowledge of Real Estate accounting systems e.g., Yardi, Navision is a plus.
Spanish GAAP.
C1 English a must; Advanced use of English, written and spoken.
Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise tasks accordingly.
Strong work ethic, a proactive approach and can-do mindset.
What you will get in return:
A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
You will become part of a team of lawyers, accountants and secretarial support that manages a portfolio of client companies.
A challenging job in a rapidly expanding international company, with a friendly and interesting place to work.
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