As Whitewater Group continues to expand internationally across multiple markets, we are seeking an Accountant to support the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations across the business.
This role will play a key part in managing day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, tax compliance, and month-end close processes. Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, the successful candidate will ensure the integrity of financial records, support cash flow management, and contribute to the preparation of financial reports and statutory submissions.
Accountant
Madrid
Full-time
Permanent employee
35,000 - 40,000 € per year
About the Role
Your profile
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles and tax requirements, and the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders and business functions to ensure the highest standards of financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications and experience
Qualifications and experience
- 3–5 years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of Spanish GAAP (PGC – Plan General de Contabilidad).
- Good understanding of taxation and tax compliance requirements.
- Experience with Sage ERP would be considered an advantage.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- High level of English, both written and spoken.
- A proactive, organized, and solution-oriented professional with strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Why us?
- Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing and dynamic organization.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of complex and high-impact international engineering projects.
- Access to ongoing internal training and professional development programs.
- Opportunity to work within multicultural teams across global projects and environments.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and knowledge sharing.
- Involvement in technically challenging projects that encourage continuous learning and growth.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive, review, validate, and accurately process supplier invoices in accordance with company policies and accounting procedures.
- Monitor invoice status, resolve discrepancies, and maintain effective communication with suppliers to ensure timely issue resolution.
- Prepare and issue customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual and billing requirements.
- Maintain and manage the fixed asset register, including asset capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, provisions, payroll-related entries, and other month-end adjustments.
- Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are accurate.
- Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
- Prepare tax calculations, returns, and statutory filings, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations.
- Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) and Deferred Revenue accounting in line with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
- Support treasury activities, including cash management, payment processing, and cash flow forecasting.
- Prepare financial reports, analyses, and management information to support decision-making and business performance monitoring.
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to audit queries, and supporting audit requirements.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the enhancement of financial controls, systems, and accounting procedures.
About us
Whitewater Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering company with water at the heart of everything we do.Headquartered in Ireland, with teams operating across Europe, we design, build, and maintain dependable water infrastructure for critical industries, including data centres, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, manufacturing, and energy.
Our engineers support clients from first concept through detailed design, installation, optimisation, and ongoing service.Industry needs water systems that meet strict standards and reduce risk and waste. That is the challenge we focus on every day. We design, build, and maintain water infrastructure that is safe, efficient, and future ready – helping our clients in critical industries stay compliant, cut consumption, and improve performance across multiple sites and markets.
Where others see obstacles, we engineer solutions with impact. Whitewater Group rethink water treatment through scalable, standardised infrastructure, combining technical depth, disciplined delivery, and a partnership approach across the full lifecycle.
Our engineers support clients from first concept through detailed design, installation, optimisation, and ongoing service.Industry needs water systems that meet strict standards and reduce risk and waste. That is the challenge we focus on every day. We design, build, and maintain water infrastructure that is safe, efficient, and future ready – helping our clients in critical industries stay compliant, cut consumption, and improve performance across multiple sites and markets.
Where others see obstacles, we engineer solutions with impact. Whitewater Group rethink water treatment through scalable, standardised infrastructure, combining technical depth, disciplined delivery, and a partnership approach across the full lifecycle.