Senior Accountant

About Us

Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we’re on a mission to power real work, with real impact.

We’re trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we’re tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem.

Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work.

At Perk, we’re driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you’re excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we’d love you on the team.

Visit www.perk.com to learn more.

The role

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee a variety of day-to-day operational tasks and ensure accurate financial records. In this role, you will work closely with the rest of the Accounting & Financial Operations team based in Barcelona, as well as with other departments, to improve our processes whilst ensuring compliance.
 
What will you be doing?

• Participate in and own areas of the monthly and yearly closings as well as perform daily bookkeeping.

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations to guarantee accuracy and completeness across different companies within the group.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations across different geographies.

• Implement and improve internal controls and accounting procedures, especially for accounts payable and bank reconciliations.

• Assist in the implementation of accounting tools & software.

• Continuously improve financial processes to support company scalability.

• Prepare for and support annual audits, including compiling required documentation.

• Generate financial reports and KPIs for internal stakeholders upon request.

• Collaborate cross-functionally on finance matters throughout the business.

What will make you a great fit

• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 1–2 years in a startup or fast-paced environment.

• In-depth knowledge of Spanish GAAP and local tax legislation.

• Experience managing all areas of accounting operations.

• Proficiency with accounting software - NetSuite a plus.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets skills.

• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial compliance.

• Proactive, hands-on attitude with the ability to work independently.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, in English.

• Proven capability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Growth mindset - comfortable working in an evolving startup environment.

• Tech awareness - active interest in technology and automation. We constantly strive to improve and automate our policies so that we operate world class processes.

• Excellent team player

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or CPA/ACCA a plus). 

Please note - English is our business language, please apply with your CV in English.

Our Benefits

💰 Competitive compensation, including equity in the company;

🌴 Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge;

💊 Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on location;

🧩 "Flexible compensation plan" to help you diversify and increase the net salary;

🥳 Unforgettable Perk events, including travel to one of our hubs;

💙 Spring Health - Get access to 12x therapy & 12x coaching sessions per year!;

📈 Exponential growth opportunities;

🫶 VolunteerPerk - We offer 16 paid hours per year that you can use to give back to society by volunteering for a charity of your choice;

🌎 "Work from anywhere" in the world allowance of 20 working days per year;

📚 IRL English or Spanish Lessons are held in the Barcelona office;

👶 Parental leave: 12 to 16 weeks, based on location and eligibility factors.

How We Work

At Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work.

For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume.

Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means you’re welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you, well, you.

Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams

All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in @perk.com or @externalperk.com, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security [at] perk [dot] com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.