Senior Accountant - Interim

About the Position

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.

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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)

Reporting & Compliance

• Deliver monthly employee cost reporting
• Support reporting obligations:
  • Banque de France
  • INSEE
• Provide financial documentation for:
  • Tender bids
  • Internal and external stakeholders

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

Requirements

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

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-growing company
• Be part of a team that is passionate about leading the CX revolution
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and development

About the Company

Sabio Group is one of Europe’s fastest-growing providers of CX transformation solutions. We are 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.

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Department: Finance

Location: Madrid

Reporting to: Jorge Crespo

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