Areco is a privately owned Swedish group, founded in 1944, that has established itself as one of the leading companies in steel, metal, and construction products. The company has a strong global presence in 30 countries with a commitment to delivering high-quality products and services to the construction and manufacturing industries. With a turnover of approximately 4 billion SEK and around 420 employees, Areco has expanded its operations from a local focus to a broad market in Europe, operating in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Germany, and continues its strong growth journey.
**Accountant at Areco Steel**
In this role, you will work at Areco Steel, the company's central finance function, where you will be part of a team consisting of three accountants, four finance assistants, one HR/payroll specialist, two IT professionals, two controllers, and a marketing department with two members.
As an accountant, you will primarily work with the Swedish operations, but your responsibilities will also include communication with our foreign subsidiaries. You will drive significant work around improving the company's processes and routines.
You will report to the CFO of Areco Steel and the team leader in accounting.
**Responsibilities and Tasks**
- Prepare and execute monthly financial closings
- Independently prepare annual reports and financial statements
- Manage VAT declarations and taxes
- Reconcile balance and income statement accounts
- Be responsible for accruals and provisions
- Develop and improve internal routines and processes
- Participate in the preparation of financial reports for the management team
**Education**
We are looking for a candidate with several years of experience in accounting and a higher education degree in finance or a certified accounting qualification.
**Experience and Knowledge**
We seek an accountant with experience in accounting according to K3, preferably with a background in the manufacturing industry. You have a good understanding of consolidated financial statements, either through previous experience or foundational knowledge, with a clear goal to further develop in this area.
You possess good computer skills, strong Excel knowledge, and experience working with business systems; experience with Pyramid and Monitor is an advantage. Since Areco collaborates with many international partners, fluent English skills, both spoken and written, are required.
You have previously been involved in system implementations or process improvement projects within finance and enjoy contributing to the development of efficient and modern work processes.
**Personal Attributes**
We are looking for a driven and engaged accountant with the ability to see the bigger picture and understand how finance and accounting impact business decisions and overall operations. You thrive in contributing to improvements in a growing organization. In this role, you will have significant responsibility and the opportunity to independently drive your tasks forward. We seek someone with a strong interest in development and learning new things, as well as the ability to identify improvement opportunities in both processes and routines.
You are analytical and meticulous with an eye for detail, while also being able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. As a person, you are proactive and self-sufficient, which makes you comfortable in an environment where you have significant responsibility and decision-making authority. Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both colleagues and external parties are important, as you will have many points of contact. We also seek someone who is flexible and can adapt to changes in the work environment and tasks, and who enjoys a role where you can influence outcomes.
**Benefits of the Position and Company**
Working at Areco Steel means becoming part of a growing company where your contributions truly make a difference. Areco is in an exciting phase of growth, which means the right person will have the opportunity to help shape the future of both their role and the company as a whole. In an organization that is constantly evolving, there is ample room for personal development and opportunities to grow alongside the company.
As an accountant, you will be an important part of a close-knit and engaged team that values collaboration and shared successes. At Areco, there is an open and supportive work environment where colleagues help each other achieve set goals. Here, you will have the chance to contribute your ideas and drive improvements while receiving the support you need to succeed in your role.
**Application**
We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Questions about the position can be directed to Ellinor Dam at
[email protected].