Empleos en Colmenar Viejo, Madrid provincia

LOCATION
International College Spain

JOB TITLE
Accounts Assistant – Finance Department

JOB PURPOSE
This role requires excellent English and Spanish fluency and exceptional customer-facing skills, as you will be the primary point of contact for our clients. You will support the accounts department by performing various accounting and administrative tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the company’s financial policies.

REPORTING TO
Finance Manager

DIRECT REPORTS
N/A

OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

• Finance Team
• Academic Faculty
• Regional Finance Team in Europe
• Other school support teams

External:

• Parents and students
• External suppliers

PACKAGE
Competitive remuneration and benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and providing information in a professional and courteous manner
• Assist in preparing financial statements, reports, and summaries for the head office
• Manage invoicing, track payments, and follow up on overdue accounts
• Process vendor invoices, prepare payment runs, and reconcile supplier statements
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
• Review and process staff expense claims, ensuring adherence to company policies
• Maintain accurate financial records and update accounting databases with daily transactions
• Assist with filing, photocopying, and other administrative tasks as needed
• Ensure compliance with all internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
• Liaise with the head office and other schools within the network to streamline financial processes and communications
• Support the accounts department with various projects and tasks as required

Qualifications / Experience

Education:
A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Experience:
Previous experience in an accounting or finance role is desired. Experience in an educational setting or international company is an advantage.

Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite, especially Excel
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism

Languages:
Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and spoken, is desired. Additional language skills are a plus

Work Environment

• Office environment within the school premises
• Possibility to work from home as per the requirements of the position and the Work from Home policy at ICS

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: 22,000.00€ per year

Work Location: In person