AP Accountant

Wallapop is a Barcelona based scale-up driven by the purpose to empower people to embrace a more conscious and human way of consumption. We believe in a world where collaborative economy is mainstream. This is what drives us.

Wallapop operates in Spain, Italy and Portugal, offering a catalogue of several hundreds of millions of products and services. Powered by technical innovation and continuous improvement, we bring together the scale & trust of classifieds with the marketplace’s convenience & reach. Our mission is to enable a connected trade ecosystem, making 2nd-hand the norm through smart use of technology.

Backed by top investors such as Accel, Insight Partners & Naver Corp, we bring our total valuation to 806 million EUR and are embarking on our international journey with the aim to become the world’s best unique goods trading platform.

The Challenge

The challenge of this role lies in efficiently managing the high volume of transactions inherent to Spain's largest second-hand marketplace, ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounts payable while contributing to the smooth operation of our dynamic finance department. This includes maintaining meticulous records, adhering to strict deadlines, and proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement within a fast-paced environment. You will contribute to a collaborative team environment, playing a vital role in supporting the company's continued expansion, working closely with colleagues to support key business decisions, and impacting the overall financial health of the company.

What You Will Do

• Accounts Payable Processing: Manage the full AP cycle, from receiving and processing vendor invoices. This includes handling email invoices, verifying contract terms for carrier invoices, obtaining approvals from BPO’s and managing supplier registrations and PO validations.
• Accrual Management: Post recurring monthly accruals, reconcile accrual accounts to the GL, and analyze variances from previous months.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Review monthly P&L reports, providing commentary on key deviations and comparing actual spending against forecasts. Analyze expense allocation by cost center to ensure accuracy.
• AP Aging and Reconciliation: Regularly review the AP aging report to identify outstanding transactions and ensure the timely application of payments.
• Tax Compliance: Provide support in monthly tax returns including VAT, IRPF, and INE surveys. Handle SII invoice uploads and request Tax Certificates for non-residents.
• Month-End Close & Reporting: Prepare the AP monthly dashboard summarizing key accounting close activities and contribute to the overall month-end and year-end close processes. Provide audit support, including invoice retrieval and account analysis.
• Actively participate in the automation and continuous improvement of processes related to vendor operations to minimize manual intervention and optimize efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, specializing in Accounts Payable and/or General Ledger, including hands-on experience preparing and filing Spanish tax reports.
• Comprehensive understanding of Spanish Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and current Spanish tax regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and macros), Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with major accounting software systems. Familiarity with NetSuite is highly desirable.
• Advanced level in Spanish and English.

Do note that all our jobs are Barcelona based. We follow a hybrid model where flexibility rules. We commit to a minimum of 6 days per month in the office. Each team self-organizes to decide on cadence and in-person/remote rituals.

Wallapop is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees as we want Wallapop to be a place for everyone.

Additionally to the opportunity to contribute to an agile product setup and work together towards achieving our meaningful mission, we offer the following Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive phantom shares package for all employees.
• Generous individual learning budget of 2k per year.
• Group and individual English, Catalan & Spanish lessons as part of our working day.
• Private Health Insurance with Alan.
• Flexible working hours + intensive Fridays.
• Flexible remuneration to deduct from gross salary (kindergarten/food/transport check).
• Gym & Wellness plan, including physiotherapist in the office.
• Generous referral Program & Charity Donation.
• Bonus for weddings & newborns.
• Wallapop Renta (Tax income support).
• Monthly plan for free shipping, bumps & home-pick-up on our services.
• Work anniversary Gifts and Birthday Surprises.
• Contribution towards your WIFI in your monthly payroll.
• One-off payment based on compensation package to go towards setting up your home office.
• Relocation package (monetary support and legal advice) and visa sponsorship, if applicable.
• 26 holidays per year.
• TOP hardware of your choice (latest Apple or Windows).

The Hiring Process

1) Intro Call - run by talent acquisition, focus on providing more information about the role and the company as well as going over your experience, motivation, and expectations. This usually takes 45-60 minutes.

2) Expertise Interview - run by the hiring team, focus on the required core skills and the ability to deliver in a given context. This usually takes 60 minutes.

3) Stakeholder Interview - run by relevant stakeholders reflecting the reality of the context of the role, focus on the ability to collaborate & deliver in a cross-functional set-up. This usually takes 60 minutes.

4) Culture Interview - run by culture interviewers, focus on adherence to Wallapop's purpose and business proposition. This usually takes 60 minutes.

Offer - Should you be the right candidate, your offer will be discussed over a call with talent acquisition and will then be confirmed in writing.