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Location: Madrid, ES
Recruiter contact: Alice Roostan
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with more than 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting projects that define our future and have a societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
About the Business Unit
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the world. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues – such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation – to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the entire project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.
Overview Of The Role
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our Finance Department based in Madrid.
Responsibilities

Perform monthly and year‑end closing activities in accordance with corporate and local requirements.
Reconcile accounts monthly to guarantee accuracy and consistency across multiple accounting systems.
Maintain local statutory accounts and ensure compliance with Spanish regulations and corporate policies.
Assist in the preparation and presentation of annual statutory accounts.
Prepare and deliver financial information to external accountants for tax filings and statutory reporting.
Facilitate internal and external audits by providing all required documentation.
Process employee expense claims and bank payments.
Monitor and review employee timesheets.
Provide ad‑hoc support across the finance function and assist with other general administrative tasks.

Candidate Specification
Essential

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Accounting experience, ideally including prior experience in external audit or a multinational company.
Strong knowledge of the Spanish General Chart of Accounts (Plan General Contable).
Experience in reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and IFRS standards.
Strong analytical skills, detail‑oriented and fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Desirable

Pursuing an internationally recognised accounting qualification.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will discuss how we can support you.
Benefits

Competitive annual leave
Pension scheme
Life insurance
Annual professional institution subscription
Private medical insurance
Optional benefits via salary sacrifice (restaurant voucher/transport card/day care voucher)
Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive
Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9‑5
Annual bonus scheme
Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources
Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities
The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Job Reference: 12535
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