Senior Accountant - Interim

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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ESP
Hybrid
Senior level
Cloud • Digital Media • Information Technology
The Role
Lead month-end closing, manage revenue recognition, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory reporting for Sabio France and related entities. Coordinate audits and act as main contact for auditors, prepare French statutory accounts and legal filings. Oversee day-to-day accounting, intercompany transactions, accounts receivable/credit control, and multi-country payroll coordination. Provide reporting, financial analysis, and support process improvements across international entities.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Sabio Group, we're dedicated to fostering an environment where employees thrive. Since 1998, we've built a dynamic culture that is both challenging and fun, driven by a team of ambitious, knowledgeable individuals who are passionate about leading the CX revolution. We're seeking creative, resourceful people to join our fast-growing organisation, where you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.
We work with some of the world’s largest organisations across various industries, delivering exceptional digital customer experiences through our unique blend of expertise, technology, and insight. As one of Europe’s fastest-growing providers of CX transformation solutions, we’re committed to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse society we serve. Join us and help shape the future of customer experience.
We are currently looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Senior Accountant for an interim period of around 6 months.
We look for people with the right cultural fit having what it takes to drive our business forward. We also look for people who are keen to develop new knowledge and skills, because our growth is ultimately dependent on yours. You will play an important role in driving change within our business, joining a department that is continually on a journey of change.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to manage accounting operations primarily for Sabio France, with additional support for entities such as Morocco and other European entities.
This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with French GAAP, and smooth execution of audits, payroll coordination, and month-end close processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, audit experience, and the ability to operate in a multi-entity, international environment.


Key Responsibilities
1. Month-End Closing & Accounting
  • Lead the monthly closing process for Sabio France and related entities
  • Record and review: 
    • Cost accrals
    • Holiday, pension, tax, and audit provisions
    • Accounting, payroll, and overhead provisions
  • Manage: 
    • Prepayments (marketing, rent, insurance, MS/TECH/PS costs)
    • Revenue recognition (MS backlog, TECH & PS based on financial follow-up)
    • Unbilled revenue accounting and reconciliations
2. Day-to-Day Accounting
  • Post supplier invoices and customer invoices (export/CFAST)
  • Manage intercompany transactions: 
    • Recharge payroll costs between entities (e.g., CC Maroc to France)
  • Support payment processes, including direct debits
  • Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
  • Perform analytical reviews and SNS reporting
3. Audit & Statutory Accounts

Pre-Audit & Statutory Preparation
  • Prepare French statutory accounts in coordination with BDO
  • Produce: 
    • FEC files
    • PBC documentation
    • French GAAP adjustments (bonuses, provisions, tax, commissions)
  • Review and validate statutory accounts prepared externally
Audit Management
  • Act as primary point of contact for: 
    • Local auditors
    • Group auditors (Grant Thornton)
  • Responsibilities include: 
    • Preparing audit schedules
    • Providing supporting documentation
    • Explaining accounting processes and controls
    • Investigating variances and unusual transactions
    • Supporting implementation of audit recommendations
Legal & Compliance
  • Prepare legal documentation, including: 
    • Annual General Meeting (AG) documents
    • Rapport de Gestion
  • Coordinate with advisors for filing statutory accounts and annexes

4. Credit Control
  • Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on overdue balances
  • Investigate and resolve payment issues and disputes
  • Collaborate with sales teams to manage client relationships
5. Payroll Coordination (Multi-Country)
  • Coordinate monthly payroll across multiple countries (France, Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Morocco)
  • Manage payroll variables: 
    • Bonuses, overtime, absences, etc.
  • Reconcile payroll data with accounting entries
  • Act as a key contact for employees (payslips, taxes, holidays)
  • Support payment processes and reporting
  • Ensure timely distribution of payslips (where applicable)
6. Reporting & Compliance
  • Deliver monthly employee cost reporting
  • Support reporting obligations: 
    • Banque de France
    • INSEE
  • Provide financial documentation for: 
    • Tender bids
    • Internal and external stakeholders
7. Business Support
  • Respond to queries from country managers and internal stakeholders
  • Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and documentation
  • Contribute to improving accounting processes and controls

Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Experience
  • 5–8+ years of experience in accounting or finance
  • Strong exposure to: 
    • French GAAP accounting
    • Audit processes (external audits required)
    • Multi-entity / international environments
Skills & Knowledge
  • Advanced knowledge of: 
    • Month-end closing
    • Revenue recognition and accruals
    • Balance sheet reconciliation
  • Strong understanding of statutory reporting and compliance in France
  • Experience working with external auditors and accounting firms (e.g., BDO, Big 4)
  • High attention to detail and analytical mindset
Languages
  • French: Fluent (mandatory)
  • English: Fluent (mandatory)
  • Spanish is a plus
Tools
  • ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Sage, or similar)
  • Advanced Excel
Key Competencies
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management
  • Problem-solving mindset with continuous improvement focus
Nice to Have
  • Experience with SaaS or services business models
  • Prior experience supporting multi-country payroll coordination
  • Knowledge of intercompany accounting in international groups

About
THE DIGITAL CX TRANSFORMATION COMPANYWhy Sabio? We bring together expertise in cloud migration, cutting-edge CX technologies and powerful customer insight to deliver exceptional end-to-end customer experiences.At Sabio, we are devoted to creating a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.  We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer that not only values but celebrates diversity and inclusion. We firmly stand against discrimination based on factors such as race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, and disability status. If you need accommodations, additional support and/or have any specific requirements, we invite you to reach out to our talent team directly: [email protected]

Skills Required

  • 5-8+ years of experience in accounting or finance
  • Fluent French (mandatory)
  • Fluent English (mandatory)
  • Strong knowledge of French GAAP accounting
  • Experience with external audits and audit processes
  • Experience preparing statutory accounts, FEC files and PBC documentation
  • Month-end closing, revenue recognition, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Experience in multi-entity / international accounting environments
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Sage or similar)
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Payroll coordination across multiple countries and payroll reconciliations
  • Experience working with external accounting firms (BDO, Big 4)
  • High attention to detail and analytical mindset
  • Spanish language skills
  • Experience with SaaS or services business models
  • Knowledge of intercompany accounting in international groups
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The Company
HQ: London
775 Employees

What We Do

We bring together expertise in cloud migration, cutting-edge CX technologies and powerful customer insight to deliver exceptional end-to-end customer experiences. Sabio Group is a global digital customer experience (CX) transformation specialist with major operations in the UK (England and Scotland), Spain, France, Netherlands, Denmark, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and India. Through its own technology, and that of world-class technology leaders such as Amazon Connect, Avaya, Genesys, Google Cloud, Salesforce, Twilio and Verint, Sabio helps organisations optimise their customer journeys by making better decisions across their multiple contact channels. The Group works with major brands worldwide, including Aegon, AXA Assistance, BBVA, BGL, Caixabank, DHL, loveholidays, Marks & Spencer, Rentokil Initial, Essent, GovTech, HomeServe, Saga, Sainsbury’s Argos, Telefónica and Transcom Worldwide.

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