Accountant

Do you dream of changing peoples lives through extraordinary sleep

At Hästens we strive for a world where people sleep well one thats more joyful peaceful and loving. Every day since 1852 we continue to hone our world-class craft in our factory in Köping Sweden.

As Accountant you will perform the day-to-day accounting for our Swedish Hästens companies including retail operations and real estate together with our team of accountants and specialists. You will maintain accurate accounting records in line with company policies and Swedish accounting requirements and contribute to monthly and annual closings VAT filings and audit processes.

This is an opportunity for a driven and detail-oriented accountant who thrives in an international environment and wants to contribute to the development of our finance processes and systems.

About the role

• Prepare bank balance sheet and other account reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items

• Manage group billing and reconcile intercompany balances with counterparties

• Prepare payment proposals and support cash control activities

• Process and follow up supplier invoices including coding and approval workflows

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules within the closing timetable

• Contribute to the preparation of annual financial statements and statutory accounts

• Prepare VAT returns and other tax filings

• Assist with external statutory audits

• Ensure compliance with finance and statutory filing requirements

• Participate in process improvement projects and initiatives

• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses for management

• Liaise with colleagues suppliers auditors and external advisers on accounting matters

• Work cross-functionally with Hästens colleagues and managers across the EU UK and US

Skills and requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

• At least 3 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting; audit experience is a big plus

• Experience with Swedish GAAP preferably K3

• Experience working with multiple legal entities is an advantage

• Good Excel skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Swedish

To succeed in this role you are proactive detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality work. You are well organized hands-on and comfortable working independently as well as as part of a team. You have strong problem-solving skills and are able to manage both internal and statutory deadlines in a structured way. You are also motivated by improving processes and finding more efficient ways of working.

Additional Information

• Hybrid with a few days per week in the Köping office

• Occasional international travel

Please submit your CV in English.