Accountant

Madrid - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Dream Big - Join Urban Italian Group!

The restaurant group was founded in 2017 in Sweden and has since then grown organically doubling the size of its organisation each year with constant development across all dimensions: quality of food and beverages hearted hospitality and beautiful interior spaces.

The group currently operates one restaurant in Marbella and is in the process of opening its second location in Madrid as part of a continued expansion in the Spanish market. Accounting for the Spanish entities has previously been outsourced but will now be brought in-house to enhance control quality and reporting efficiency.

The Accountant will play a key role in this transition responsible for establishing robust local accounting routines in Spain and serving as the vital link to the head office in Sweden to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Our Restaurants:

Basta Our casual dining restaurant brand offering great guest experiences in beautifully designed places focused around great value for the guests.
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Florentine Florentine on the other hand is an international upscale casual dining Trattoria offering culinary experiences in a glamorous setting straight from the Italian movie scene.
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Exciting Future Growth:

Basta is expanding to 18 locations in Sweden by 2030.
Florentine is continuing its international expansion with targets including Madrid the Middle East Oslo and beyond.
Trattoria Giorgos a new multi-unit Italian concept launches in 2025.
Villa Valentina a modern Spanish tapas restaurant set to open in Stockholm by spring 2026.

Culture and Values:

We value everyone within our team and are really grateful you are here. We believe each of us contributes to the well being of our ecosystem. This goes beyond just serving people we take them in and truly look after them; guests and team alike.

Our core values: Passion Trust Entrepreneurship & Authenticity are our guiding light in everything we do.

Who You Are:

Self-driven accountable and well-organised
Strong communication skills both locally and cross-border
Analytical solution-oriented and quality-focused
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines

Key Responsibilities:

Daily bookkeeping in compliance with Spanish GAAP
Preparation and submission of VAT returns to the Spanish tax authorities on a monthly and quarterly basis
Monthly reporting to the Swedish head office in accordance with internal guidelines
Preparation of annual financial statements and support to auditors at year-end
Various administrative and finance-related tasks as required
Preparation of payment files and oversight of approval workflows in Bazaro

The role reports to the Swedish head office and requires independence and initiative in setting up local processes in a growing operation. Occasional travel within Spain and to Sweden may be required.

Qualifications & Experience:

Post-secondary education in accounting or finance preferably a bachelors degree in accounting
24 years of proven experience with Spanish GAAP
Good understanding of Spanish tax and VAT regulations
Fluent in English minimum level B2 (CEFR)
Proficient in accounting systems and digital invoice approval workflows
Experience in multinational financial environments and reporting is an advantage

Your Benefits & What to Expect:

Individual salary according to agreement
Best on the market growth opportunities
Regular performance reviews and salary evaluations
Full onboarding cross training and tailored career development plan
International trips and possibility to work abroad

Our Trophy Cabinet:

Diversity price 2023 (51 different nationalities within our family)
Top 10 most booked restaurants in Stockholm 2023
Best Swedens Vegan Pizza 2024
Swedens Best F&B Concept 2025
Best Restaurant in Marbella 2025: awarded by Vogue Spain for our rooftop concept Cielo by Florentine

Quick Facts:

Location: Madrid
Reports to: HQ in Stockholm
Team: Part of a 450 person team across Sweden & Spain
Languages: English (B2)
Position: Full-time / Permanent (as agreed)

Dream Big - Join Urban Italian Group! The restaurant group was founded in 2017 in Sweden and has since then grown organically doubling the size of its organisation each year with constant development across all dimensions: quality of food and beverages hearted hospitality and beautiful interior spa...