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SE - Senior Accountant (Swedish Market)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a senior accounting role, ideally within an international, complex or fast-growing company.
  • Strong knowledge of Swedish accounting standards, K2/K3, VAT and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Experience from preparing annual reports and corporate income tax returns.
  • Hands-on experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely delivery.
  • Prepare and review financial reports through NetSuite.
  • Perform intercompany balance reconciliations and monthly reconciliation exercises.
  • Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns in compliance with Swedish regulations.

Key facts

Other skills

  • Open Mindset
  • Solutions Focused
  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Team Leadership
  • Collaboration

About the company

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Jobandtalent

Computer Software / SaaS

Jobandtalent is the world-leading temporary job platform that connects great people with a steady stream of work. We are reshaping temporary work and creating the conditions for people to truly thrive. We harness the power of technology and data to provide our people back-to-back opportunities, in order to provide the stability and perks associated with long-term employment. Jobandtalent was founded in 2009 in Madrid with the goal of fundamentally tearing down the barriers of job searching and hiring, and is one of the most successful and fastest growing companies in the industry today. Having placed simplicity and fairness at the core of our platform, we have matched 2,000 international clients with over 200,000 people in 2021. Jobandtalent is currently valued at $2.4 billion and is backed by leading investors including SoftBank, Kinnevik, Atomico and BlackRock. For more information, visit jobandtalent.com. Headquartered in Madrid, but home to the world, the remote-first company is operating in 9+ markets across Europe and the Americas and has ambitious plans for further expansion.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryComputer Software / SaaS
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Join us to shape the future of work: your next adventure awaits!

We are looking for a highly experienced, hands-on and proactive Senior Accountant to join the Finance team in Sweden
 
This is a key role for the Swedish finance organization. You will be responsible for core accounting activities, including monthly and annual closing, VAT, reconciliations, statutory reporting and audit support. At the same time, you will act as the accounting lead for Sweden — guiding team members, and serving as the main local counterpart to the Global Accounting team on Swedish accounting matters
 
As part of the Accounting Team you will  ensure total compliance with Swedish statutory and business requirements. Success requires deep technical accounting knowledge, sharp judgment, and the confidence to take a definitive stance on regulatory and financial standards.
 
This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere. Relocation to Sweden is not required, as we offer 100% remote work while supporting the Swedish finance organization.
 
 

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage end-to-end month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely delivery.

  • Prepare and review financial reports through NetSuite.

  • Perform intercompany balance reconciliations and monthly reconciliation exercises.

  • Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns in compliance with Swedish regulations.

  • Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with K2 and K3 accounting frameworks.

  • Prepare corporate income tax returns.

  • Review and oversee bookkeeping performed by junior team members, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance.

  • Lead and coach junior accounting team members in day-to-day accounting matters.

  • Execute and maintain control processes for monthly, quarterly and annual closing cycles.

  • Support external audits and tax inspections by preparing documentation and responding to queries.

  • Serve as the local accounting counterpart to Global Accounting, ensuring that Swedish requirements are understood and properly reflected.

  • Actively contribute to the development of robust, scalable and well-controlled finance processes.


  • What We’re Looking For
  • Proven experience in a senior accounting role, ideally within an international, complex or fast-growing company.

  • Strong knowledge of Swedish accounting standards, K2/K3, VAT and statutory reporting requirements.

  • Experience from preparing annual reports and corporate income tax returns.

  • Hands-on experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system.

  • Experience in reviewing accounting work and guiding more junior colleagues.

  • Ability to work both operationally and strategically — from detailed reconciliations to advising on accounting implications.

  • High attention to detail and ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

  • Strong communication skills and confidence in collaborating with both local management and global finance teams.

  • Proactive, structured and solution-oriented mindset.

  • Fluency in Swedish and English.

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    About us
    Job&Talent is a world-leading, AI-powered workforce management platform for frontline industries. We help companies boost productivity and efficiency at scale, while giving workers the tools they need to thrive. Our mission is simple: to empower the people who make the world go round.

    Built on deep industry expertise, cutting-edge technology, and smart AI agents, our end-to-end platform covers the entire workforce lifecycle — from recruitment and planning to time and attendance, performance, cost management, and communication.

    It delivers measurable improvements in the areas that matter most: fulfilment, attendance, retention, and workforce quality. Our platform strength is rooted in unique experience: placing millions of workers over the years and serving thousands of blue-chip clients across delivery, logistics, manufacturing, e-commerce, retail, and hospitality. 

    Headquartered in Madrid, the company operates in 10 countries across Europe, the US, and Latin America and is backed by leading investors including Atomico, Goldman Sachs, Kinnevik, BlackRock, and SoftBank.

    Join our community and make an impact 
    Innovation, high standards, and analytical thinking are in our DNA. Everyone has a voice here, and that voice matters. It’s how we stay sharp, move fast, and make decisions that keep us ahead of the curve.

    You’ll take full ownership of your work, collaborate across borders, and grow by doing. Around here, you’ll hear a lot about 10x experiences, human-centered design, and the power of AI. But what truly sets us apart is our people: Our diverse team brings unique perspectives, deep commitment and real-world experience to the table. 

    We champion empathy, honesty, and inclusion. Because when people can be their authentic selves, incredible things happen—for our workers, our clients, and for each other. 

    And we reward that impact—with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and the opportunity to shape what work looks like for millions around the globe.

     If you're ready to make a real impact at scale, you're in the right place.

    Proud to champion equality
    At Job&Talent we value diversity and we're an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of national origin, race, disability, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. Come join us. We look forward to your application.

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