Senior Fund 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: Senior Fund Accountant (Swedish Market)
Role Location: Valencia
Employment Type: Permanent

Role summary:
As a Senior Fund Accountant you will be taking ownership of accounting quality, financial reporting, and technical accuracy across a portfolio of Swedish entities. This role acts as the key reviewer and quality gatekeeper, ensuring all deliverables are prepared in line with Swedish GAAP and meet the highest standards. You will lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, oversee statutory reporting, and manage audit engagements while resolving complex accounting matters. As a senior member of the team, you will provide technical guidance, review the work of junior accountants, and drive continuous improvement across processes, controls, and reporting standards, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and best practice application throughout.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end accounting quality and delivery across assigned clients and entities.
• Review and approve GL, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure all reporting complies with Swedish GAAP standards.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Oversee preparation of statutory accounts and annual financial statements.
• Act as the final reviewer and ensure accuracy across all reporting outputs.
• Resolve complex accounting issues and provide technical guidance.
• Manage audits, including liaison with external auditors.
• Mentor and review junior team members, acting as a key escalation point.
• Drive continuous improvements across processes, controls, and documentation.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• A few years in financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong expertise in Swedish GAAP (K3) is required.
• Experience with group accounting / consolidated financial statements (koncernredovisning) is highly desirable.
• IFRS knowledge is a plus, not a requirement.
• Strong experience with year-end close, statutory reporting, and audit processes.
• Proven experience in reviewing and quality assuring accounting work.
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in accounting related software such as fortnox & capego.

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.