Senior Accountant

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for accurate day-to-day accounting, monthly and year-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT and tax-related reporting, payroll accounting support, audit documentation and process quality. The role is operational and detail-oriented, but also offers the opportunity to improve routines, strengthen internal controls and contribute to better finance processes as the company continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain accurate accounting records for Minnovation's Swedish entities.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, cut-off checks and closing documentation.
• Prepare and document balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, AR, AP, tax, payroll-related and intercompany accounts.
• Prepare VAT, employer tax and other recurring statutory reports in line with Swedish requirements.
• Support payroll accounting by reconciling salary costs, employer contributions, vacation pay, pension-related costs and other personnel-related balances.
• Manage bank reconciliations, payment administration and cash-balance follow-up.
• Prepare accounting schedules, audit files and supporting documentation for external audits, annual accounts and tax reviews.
• Support group accounting routines, including intercompany reconciliations, basic consolidation input and reporting package preparation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow follow-up by providing accurate accounting data and explanations of key variances.
• Improve accounting routines, closing checklists, reconciliation standards and internal control procedures.
• Who we are looking for
• Qualifications and experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of qualified accounting experience, preferably including month-end and year-end closing in a Swedish company or group environment.
• Solid knowledge of Swedish accounting rules and statutory reporting requirements, including Swedish GAAP, K2/K3, the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, VAT, employer taxes and annual accounts.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, cut-off, AR/AP processes, bank reconciliations and audit preparation.
• Experience with payroll accounting, personnel cost reconciliations and cooperation with payroll providers is highly desirable.
• Experience from a group structure, international environment, service business, staffing, consulting, payroll or outsourcing/EOR-related operations is an advantage.
• Strong system skills, including accounting or ERP systems such as Visma or equivalent, and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent written and spoken Swedish and English; Chinese or another relevant language is an advantage but not required.
• Personal skills
• Strong accounting judgement and ability to identify risks in balances, cut-off, accruals, tax reporting and payroll-related accounts.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and documentation quality.
• Structured and process-oriented, with the ability to improve routines, checklists and internal controls.
• Hands-on, self-driven and comfortable working independently.
• Analytical and able to explain accounting variances and financial issues clearly.
• High integrity and discretion when

Additional Information

Location: Stockholm | Reports to: CFO | Employment type: Full-time Join Minnovation as our Senior Accountant Minnovation is looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Stockholm. This is a key role for someone who enjoys high-quality accounting, structured closing processes, statutory compliance and continuous improvement in an international and entrepreneurial environment. As Senior Accountant, you will take ownership of core accounting routines for Minnovation's Swedish entities and support selected group accounting activities. You will work closely with the CFO and collaborate with colleagues, payroll providers, auditors, banks and external authorities to ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting. About Minnovation Minnovation is an international HR consulting and business services company headquartered in Stockholm. We support companies and individuals across the Nordic region and wider European markets with services including staffing, recruitment, training, outsourcing, workforce administration and related business support. With a multicultural team and strong experience from Europe, the Nordic region and China, we help customers navigate employment, administration, finance and cross-border business requirements.

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