Accountant

Summary:

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to provide day-to-day accounting and finance support to our newly established Madrid office. Working closely with the Firm's Finance Department, the Accountant handles the Accounts/Finance Department functions of the office, including but not limited to monthly reporting; local bookkeeping; tax filings with the assistance of the Firm’s external tax advisor preparing bills; managing the cash requirements of the office; and payroll management.
This is a hands-on role at a foundational stage of the office's development, offering the opportunity to help establish local finance processes and systems within a leading global law firm.
The Accountant is responsible for ensuring that all tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner, to the highest standard, and in accordance with all regulatory and statutory requirements

This role reports to the Head of Finance (currently based in London) and works very closely with the Director of Administration of the Madrid office.