Junior Accountant

Excited to grow your career?

BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.

Corporate & Investment Banking Finance Area

About the job:

General Ledger and Accounts Payable Accountant, also supporting management control and cost monitoring activities.

The position is intended for a junior professional with approximately 2 years of experience in accounting and administration, able to work independently on recurring activities and eager to grow in a dynamic and international environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Supplier onboarding and approval.

• Review of contractual documentation and the accounts payable cycle.

• Recording, checking and payment of invoices.

• Account reconciliations and review of outstanding items.

• Processing of travel expenses.

• Support for periodic and year-end closings.

• Monitoring of actual costs versus budget and variance analysis.

• Participation in the annual cost budgeting process.

• Maintenance of VAT and fixed asset registers.

• Accounts receivable invoicing and related controls.

• Review and accounting of fees relating to services provided to and received from Head Office, ensuring accuracy, correct accounting allocation and compliance with deadlines.

• Support with tax compliance and tax payments, as well as preparation of documentation required for reviews, audits and internal controls.

What are we looking for?

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics or a related field, preferably or equivalent qualifications:

• Economics and Commerce.

• Business Administration.

• Economics and Business Management.

• Economics, Banking and Insurance.

Professional Experience

• Approximately 2 years of experience in general accounting, accounts payable/accounts receivable, administration or equivalent roles, preferably gained in structured companies, service organizations or international environments.

• Hands-on experience with accounts payable processes, reconciliations, accounting closings and day-to-day interaction with suppliers and internal stakeholders is highly valued.

Languages

• Italian: native speaker or C1.

• English: at least B2.

• Spanish: knowledge of Spanish is considered an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Good command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (formulas, pivot tables and data management/analysis) and Word.

• Knowledge of ERP systems or accounting software is a plus.

• Solid knowledge of general accounting, double-entry bookkeeping and financial statement principles.

• Familiarity with accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, account reconciliations and key periodic closing activities.

Soft Skills / Personal Skills:

• Curiosity, motivation and a strong willingness to learn, combined with the ability to quickly grasp new activities and processes.

• Proactivity, operational autonomy and initiative, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team and adapt to changing priorities and environments.

• Accuracy, reliability and a strong sense of responsibility when managing data, documents and deadlines.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach and empathy when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines even during peak workloads.

• Practical, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

The annual fixed salary associated with the position starts at 35.685,46€ gross per annum.

The salary stated above is indicative and corresponds to the annual fixed salary associated with the position. In addition, the following shall apply:

• The variable remuneration scheme established by the Bank and in force from time to time, designed to recognise individual performance and contribution to the collective achievements of both the Bank and the relevant business unit, in accordance with the applicable criteria and internal policies.

• The employee benefits made available to staff from time to time.

• Any other salary components, allowances or supplementary payments that may apply pursuant to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, internal policies, or the specific conditions of the role and the successful candidate.

Skills:

Compensation:

The salary stated above is indicative and corresponds to the annual fixed salary associated with the position. In addition, the following shall apply:

• The variable remuneration scheme established by the Bank and in force from time to time, designed to recognise individual performance and contribution to the collective achievements of both the Bank and the relevant business unit, in accordance with the applicable criteria and internal policies.
• The employee benefits made available to staff from time to time.
• Any other salary components, allowances or supplementary payments that may apply pursuant to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, internal policies, or the specific conditions of the role and the successful candidate.