Junior Accountant - Swedish Market

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Role: Junior Accountant
Location: Valencia

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Full time Permanent

Role summary:
We are looking for a motivated Swedish-speaking Junior Accountant to join our Swedish Accounting Team in Valencia. This role is ideal for a native or fluent Swedish speaker at an early stage of their accounting career who wants to build strong technical skills while working closely with Swedish entities, clients, and regulations. You will support day-to-day accounting activities for the Swedish market, gaining hands-on experience in a structured, international environment while working in both Swedish and English. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within a global organisation while staying closely connected to Swedish accounting standards and business practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support accounting activities for Swedish entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Swedish GAAP and IFRS.
• Support day-to-day accounting activities under supervision.
• Assist with bookkeeping, reconciliations, and accounting documentation.
• Process Swedish supplier and customer invoices, expense claims, and basic journal entries.
• Support month-end routines and simple financial reporting.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely handling of financial data.
• Learn and follow internal accounting processes and controls.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a team-oriented environment.

Skills & Experience:

• Post-secondary education or university degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (e.g. debits and credits, general ledger)
• Structured, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
• Professional working proficiency in English
• Fluent Swedish speaker
• Has a valid Swedish BankID

Nice to have:

• Internship, trainee role, or part-time experience within accounting or finance.
• Familiarity with Swedish accounting systems such as Fortnox.
• Exposure to ERP or accounting systems through studies or work.
• Basic Excel skills.
• Experience from university coursework, projects, or case studies in accounting.

What you will get in return:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Private health insurance.
• 27 working days holiday + Public holidays
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Professional Development (CPD) and Study Guidance programs
• Positive and hospitable work environment.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.
• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business + more

At Apex Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. In Spain, this includes our obligation under the LGD to ensure that people with disabilities are represented within our teams. If you have a recognised disability (≥33%), we welcome your application and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.