Company Description
Essence Food is a company dedicated to innovation in the gastronomic world. It researches, develops, and implements the latest trends and technologies related to food, aiming to improve processes from cultivation to consumption. Our mission is to create a more sustainable and smart future for gastronomy.
Role Description
This is a part-time position for an experienced Accounting - Tax - Labor Specialist. The selected candidate will support and execute key accounting, tax, and labor compliance tasks for Essence Food, a global food-tech company operating across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. The role ensures accurate bookkeeping, regulatory compliance, and efficiency across all administrative and financial processes.
Location: Barcelona (Hybrid)
Reports to: CFO / Finance Director
Level: Junior, with experience
Type: Part-Time
Key Responsabilities
- Manage daily bookkeeping and accounting tasks for group entities under Spanish GAAP.
- Prepare and review periodic tax filings (VAT, withholding taxes, informative returns) in coordination with external tax advisors.
- Support labor administration: employment contracts, onboarding/offboarding, leave tracking, payroll documentation, and coordination with the labor consultancy.
- Perform bank reconciliations, monitor invoicing cycles, and ensure proper control of accounts payable and receivable.
- Prepare documentation for audits, inspections, or official requests.
- Maintain accurate records for intercompany transactions and assist with transfer pricing compliance.
- Liaise with external accounting, tax, and labor advisors across multiple jurisdictions (Spain, UAE, Colombia, etc.).
- Support internal financial reporting, monthly closings, and forecasting.
- Contribute to improving internal processes and implementing financial and administrative tools.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in accounting, tax compliance, and/or labor administration.
- Solid understanding of the Spanish General Accounting Plan (PGC), full accounting cycle, and Spanish tax obligations.
- Skills in administrative processes, billing, and office software tools.
- Strong organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Professional level of English (B2 or higher).
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
Desirable (Plus) Skills
- Exposure to taxation concepts, including transfer pricing and international tax basics.
- Basic understanding of transfer pricing.
- Knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or basic financial modeling.
- Previous internship or academic experience in audit, corporate finance, or management consulting.
What We Offer
- Exposure to an international business environment and cross-border operations.
- Direct collaboration with senior finance and strategic leadership.
- Professional development opportunities within the Essence Food general network.
- A dynamic, mission-driven workplace at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and innovation within the food industry.
Apply or email info@essencefood.tech
Tipo de puesto: Media jornada
Sueldo: 19.000,00€-20.000,00€ al año
Horas previstas: 20 a la semana
Ubicación del trabajo: Teletrabajo híbrido en 08005 Barcelona, Barcelona provincia