Are you a finance professional with strong expertise in accounting and a passion for working in an international environment? We are partnering with a leading global industrial materials company that is expanding its financial operations in Bilbao.
From Hays we are looking for a Senior Accountant to support their French legal entities from Bilbao.
About the Company
Well-established multinational with over a century of history, known for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. With operations in more than 30 countries, they provide essential materials to industries.
The Role
As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for the full accounting cycle of French legal entities, including:
* Ensure accuracy and compliance of accounting records in line with IFRS and French GAAP, including verification of balances, reconciliations, provisions, stock movements, and loan updates.
* Prepare and record journal entries for assets, liabilities, stock, revenue, and expenses following Group policies and work instructions.
* Maintain balanced accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies.
* Review and validate travel and expense claims to ensure correctness and compliance.
* Ensure month‐end and year‐end closings are properly executed, including reconciliation of balance sheet items with complete supporting documentation.
* Prepare and coordinate financial reports in accordance with IFRS, Sibelco Group reporting standards, and local statutory requirements.
* Support and coordinate with internal and external auditors during the annual audit process.
* Prepare VAT and other tax filings, support external tax advisors, and manage tax inspections.
* Contribute to process improvements and participate in the implementation of new tools and systems.
* Perform additional tasks as required by management.
What We're Looking For
* 8+ years of experience in in financial accounting/audit role being able to cover accounting general ledger, full Balance Sheet aspects
* Master is Accounting, CPA/CIMA, CPC-AECA (Spanish diploma), DESCF (French diploma)
* Ideally with experience of manufacturing organization(s), complex international organizations
* A plus if has worked in France
* Strong knowledge of IFRS and ideally French GAAP
* Experience in international or manufacturing environments
* Proficiency in SAP and Excel; knowledge of reporting tools (e.g., Tagetik, OneStream) is a plus
* Fluent in French and English (Spanish is a plus)
* Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative mindset
The company offers a supportive culture, opportunities for development, and the chance to be part of an international team.
If you're looking for a meaningful next step in your accounting career—where you can grow, contribute, and be part of a global transformation—this is your opportunity. Join a forward-thinking company that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
We are looking forward to receiving you application!