About the School - Hastings School, Azulinas:1415 students | 56 nationalities | 6 sites | 1 school

Hastings School, founded in 1971, serves students aged 2-18, from a diverse community and is nestled in the heart of Madrid, Spain. We are a prestigious, premium international school, within the Cognita family of schools. Our holistic educational approach delivers outstanding academic results. Whilst in the last two years our graduates leave to attend many of the best universities around the world including; University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, Duke University, University of Edinburgh, King's College London, KU Leuven, LSE, University of St Andrews & Delft University of Technology to but name a few.

We want students of all ages to enjoy their educational journey at Hastings starting from their first day at school. We want them to fulfil their academic potential and develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes they will need in the future.

We utilize a series of learning habits as part of our learner power approach. These habits are Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity, Empathy, Reflection, Resilience, Responsibility and Thinking.

At Hastings, as part of the Cognita group of schools, we explicitly design our approach to education to help students develop these attributes and emerge ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

This is a remarkable time to join a remarkable school.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant & Controller to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

About the Role:

As a Senior Accountant and Controller, you will play a key role in managing the school’s financial health. You will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including verifying, posting, and reconciling accounts payable and receivable. You will prepare accurate financial statements, support month-end and year-end closing processes, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Your work will directly contribute to strategic decision-making by providing clear financial insights and maintaining robust internal controls.

This is a permanent, full-time role immediately available.

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Who We Are Looking For:

You are detail-oriented, analytical, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You have a relevant degree in Accounting or Business Administration and bring proven experience in finance or audit. You are confident in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, and can work with multiple legal entities. Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize under pressure, and a commitment to accuracy are essential. You value collaboration, integrity, and excellence, and you can communicate effectively in English and Spanish. If you are proactive, solutions-driven, and passionate about supporting educational success through sound financial management, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 11 th January 2026.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.