Part-Qualified / Qualified Accountant with Spanish and Portuguese

Candidate requirements· A relevant degree-level qualification in accounting, finance or a closely related discipline.· A recognised professional accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or an equivalent designation.· Professional experience in financial reporting, financial management and the compliance or regulatory work required by this position.· Strong working knowledge of accounting systems, reconciliations, budgeting and financial controls; ability to explain financial results clearly to managers.· A careful approach to confidential financial and personnel records, with sound judgement and clear written and verbal communication.· Fluency in both Spanish and Portuguese, spoken and written.Main responsibilities- Financial management and reporting· Prepare monthly and annual management accounts, reconciliations and financial reports; maintain accurate ledgers and supporting schedules.· Prepare budgets, forecasts and cash-flow analyses; compare actual results with plans, explain material variances and advise managers on financial decisions.· Review financial performance, costs, margins and working capital, and identify financial risks relevant to the employer's operations.Compliance and financial controls· Apply the accounting, tax, statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the role; prepare required schedules and coordinate filings with management or external advisers.· Maintain financial policies, documentation and audit trails; review controls, investigate discrepancies and recommend practical improvements.· Coordinate audit requests and provide reconciliations and supporting evidence to internal or external reviewers.Invoice accounting and supporting administration· Prepare and issue invoices using approved contract, order or service information; check supplier invoices for accuracy, coding and approval before posting them to the accounting system.· Maintain financial records and resolve invoice coding or documentation issues with the relevant teams.· Maintain HR records and onboarding documentation, and coordinate routine updates and staff training records.· Support end-to-end recruitment administration by preparing and publishing job advertisements, tracking applications, shortlisting against agreed criteria, arranging interviews, communicating with candidates and maintaining recruitment records.· Prepare and issue standard HR documents, including offer letters, employment contracts, contract amendments, reference requests and employment confirmation letters, using approved templates and referring non-standard matters to the responsible HR contact.· Create, update and maintain employee records in HR systems and personnel files, including personal details, right-to-work documentation, contract details, emergency contacts and changes to employment status, ensuring information is accurate, complete, confidential and handled in line with data-protection procedures.