The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Role: Junior Accountant

Role Location: Madrid

Department: Corporate Solutions

Level of the role: Associate 1

Employment Type: Permanent

About Apex

Apex Group Ltd., established in Bermuda in 2003, is a global financial services provider. With 80+ offices worldwide and 10,000+ employees upon the close of announced acquisitions, Apex delivers an extensive range of services to asset managers, capital markets, private clients and family offices. The Group continues to grow rapidly with future M&A activity planned. The company has continually improved and evolved its capabilities to offer a single-source solution through establishing the broadest range of services in the industry including fund services, digital onboarding and bank accounts, depositary, custody and super ManCo services, business services including HR and Payroll and a pioneering ESG Ratings and Advisory service for private companies.

Role summary:

The role is part of the Apex Corporate Solutions team reports to the Head of Operations Corporate Solutions based in Madrid (Spain).

This role acts as an international accountant, supporting other jurisdictions with month end reporting, intercompany, business support, working capital management and assist the Head of Operations Corporate Solutions and other jurisdictions finance teams as required.

Key responsibilities:

• As your main focus you will be responsible for all accounting matters for client companies, such as bookkeeping, assistance in the preparation of accounting reports and Annual Accounts, preparation of payments, assistance in the preparation of withholding tax returns and VAT returns; etc.;
• Communicate with clients, tax advisors, lawyers, notaries, other professionals, government institutions and other Apex offices worldwide;
• Assist auditors in case of audits performed on client companies as well as tax advisors;
• Maintain and develop a good network of internationally established clients;
• Involvement in other aspects of client work such as corporate legal and tax.
  
  

Skills / experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and from one- or two-years’ experience in an accounting position; exposure to tax driven structures is a definite advantage;
• Excellent work attitude, quick and willing learner and proficient team player;
• Ability to take initiative; eagerness to pay attention to detail and going the extra mile in all aspects of the role;
• Strong financial/accounting and analytical skills;
• Commercial, dynamic attitude and excellent communication skills;
• Able to work in a team and autonomously;
• Able to set priorities, be flexible and highly accurate;
• Knowledge of Real Estate accounting systems e.g., Yardi, Navision is a plus;
• Spanish GAAP;
• C1 English a must; Advanced use of English, written and spoken;
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise tasks accordingly;
• Ability to take initiative;
• Strong work ethic, a proactive approach and can-do mindset
  
  

What you will get in return:

• A high level of visibility within a large organization on an upwards trajectory;
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team;
• Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction;
• The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference;
• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Work for a fast developing and one of the worlds leading independent fund administrators;
• Opportunities for professional development;
• Positive and hospitable work environment;
• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
  
  

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependents, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organization, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.