Overview

Wroclaw office - Financial Accountant, Spanish market (immediate start)

About L.E.K.:

L.E.K. Consulting is a global strategy consulting firm that addresses the most complex commercial issues for the leaders of some of the worlds most successful businesses. Clients come to us time and again because we have proven to act as an insightful expert and trusted partner. We are uncompromising in our approach to help consistently make better decisions, deliver improved business performance, and create greater shareholder returns. Our teams combine our core capabilities of research, benchmarking, modelling, analysis, and strategy development to create game-changing insights and practical solutions that deliver real impact. We enable clients to make critical decisions with greater certainty and produce results that consistently exceed their expectations.

With more than 2,300 professionals located across five continents, L.E.K. specialises in Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) support, working with a broad range of corporate and private equity clients. We are experts in a wide range of industries, including life sciences and healthcare, retail and consumer, financial services, industrials, energy, and transportation.

L.E.K. has one office in France (Paris) from which we serve our clients in France and across the Western Europe region. Our clients range from large and mid-sized corporates to financial investors and their portfolio companies. In addition to supporting our client base, our Paris office contributes to L.E.K.’s global network by providing local expertise, financial insight, and analytical support.

Position:

The Financial Accountant – Spain (based in Wroclaw) is responsible for Spain’s management accounts in IFRS, local statutory financial statements in Spanish GAAPs and corporate tax reporting requirements.

Reporting to the Finance Manager – France and Spain, the successful candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting, external audit, and tax reporting, with solid knowledge of IFRS and Spanish GAAP (or a comparable framework such as French, Belgian, or Luxembourg GAAP). Proven experience using SAP and applying IFRS accounting standards in practice is essential, along with a background in a multicultural, international environment. The ability to work confidently in English, both written and spoken, is required, while the ability to work in Spanish or French will be considered an advantage.

L.E.K. Finance team is in the process of an exciting transformation project, investing in world-class systems and reporting. The successful candidate will be highly motivated to play an active part in the global team who are making this happen.

Accounting / Reporting

• Ensures accurate and timely recording of business transactions in the general ledger, in line with Group policies and Spanish regulations.
• Delivers monthly management accounts in collaboration with the Shared Service Center in Delhi.
• Presents monthly management accounts to Group/Europe Finance, including payroll, P&L and balance sheet commentary.
• Reviews and reconciles balance sheet entries monthly and ensures alignment between management and statutory accounts.
• Coordinates with external chartered accountants to complete statutory accounts and finalize the corporate income tax return.
• Reconciles and reviews intercompany balances between Spanish and other office entities.
• Maintains and updates the fixed asset register.
• Drives improvements in the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of Spain’s accounting, tax and reporting processes,
• Documents Finance tasks and procedures to support knowledge sharing, backup, and the adoption of best practices.

Taxes

• Coordinates with external chartered accountants to ensure timely and compliant tax filings (VAT, CIT…) for L.E.K. Spain.
• Ensures monthly reconciliation of VAT.
• Assists the Finance Manager with tax inquiries.

Treasury

• Reviews AR and WIP tracking files prepared by Working Capital Leader on a weekly basis.
• Prepares monthly cash flow forecasts in coordination with WC Leader.

Audits

• Assists the Finance Manager with Group external audit requirements.
• Handles incoming customer circularization requests.

Payroll

• Collaborates with the payroll team to review monthly payroll data, ensuring completeness and accuracy for financial validation and payroll journal entries.
• Provides monthly payroll analysis.

Business Support

• Prepare Spain weekly revenue reporting for Europe Finance.
• Prepare weekly activity reporting for Madrid Partners.
• Actively improves the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data in Salesforce.

Budget

• Leads preparation and periodic updates of the local budget.

Minimum requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in accounting and auditing, with solid knowledge of IFRS and Spanish GAAP (or a comparable framework such as French, Belgian, or Luxembourg GAAP).
• Experience working within the finance function of a complex or international organisation, ideally in professional services.
• Proficient in SAP and the Microsoft Office suite; experience with SAP Business ByDesign is a plus.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Ability to work in Spanish or in French an advantage.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and focus.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Strong motivation to collaborate with Group and Europe Finance teams to drive continuous improvement in finance processes.
• Regular presence is required in the Wroclaw office each week, with flexibility on the number of days.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance or Accounting.
• ACCA/CA/CPA qualified with at least 1-2 years’ experience post qualification.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing study and continuous professional development.

What we offer:

• Full-time position based in Wroclaw, with an immediate start.
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits.
• The opportunity to learn and grow alongside experienced finance professionals, in a multicultural environment.
• A clear career path within a leading global strategy consulting firm.

Diversity and inclusion at L.E.K.

Here at L.E.K., we appreciate the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to a culture that is inclusive and accepting of all people. Above all, we are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity. L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We have several affinity groups to support and enrich our employees and in addition, our Diversity and Inclusion committee celebrate events throughout the year with a focus on awareness and education.

For further information on the L.E.K. career journey:

https://www.lek.com/join-lek/the-lek-career