Payroll & Accounts Officer

Contract Type: Indefinite
Location: Denia, Alicante Office based
Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Healthcare Abroad in Denia is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Payroll and Accounts Officer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in a fast-paced, international healthcare environment where patient care is at the heart of everything we do.

Why Healthcare Abroad?

Working in an international medical setting like HCA Denia offers more than just a job; it’s a career-accelerator in one of Spain’s most dynamic sectors working across locations which include Denia, Alicante, Benidorm, Valencia, Madrid, Malaga, and Barcelona.

• Global Networking: You will work alongside a multicultural team and assisting patients from across Ireland, and the U.K. when coming to Spain.
• Cultural & Linguistic Immersion: Daily use of Spanish and English in a professional environment will sharpen your communication skills far faster than a traditional office role.
• Industry Growth: Healthcare services abroad and international patient care are in great demand, offering long-term job security and advancement.
• The HCA Model of Care: HCA is renowned for its “Patient First” philosophy. This means working in an environment where quality of service and human empathy is valued just as much as technical efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll & Labor Admin (Gestión de Nóminas)

• Collect and validate monthly overtime hours in compliance with Spanish law.
• Manage alterations to payroll for employees which includes sick leave (bajas por IT), maternity/paternity leave, and holiday balances.
• Coordinate with our external Gestoría to ensure monthly pay slips (nóminas) are accurate.
• Assist in the preparation of the Finiquito (settlement) for departing employees.

2. Accounts & Payroll

• Manage Accounts Payable: verifying and recording the payment of invoices from local and international 3rd parties.
• Prepare the monthly payroll for all staff, includes overtime payments and any monthly alterations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
• Ensure all accounting entries comply with the Spanish General Accounting Plan (PGC).
• Making links with profit and loss statements and balance sheet management to insure total data consistency and to confirm that the P&L activity aligns perfectly with the changes in our balance sheet accounts.

3. Compliance & Administration

• Maintain up-to-date employee files and ensure GDPR compliance regarding financial data.
• Detail-oriented professional to oversee technical accounting compliance and ensure our books are always ‘audit-ready’.
• Management of the end-to-end process for VAT returns and corporate tax obligations

Candidate Requirements

• Language Skills: Bilingual Spanish & English is essential C1 or native level only.
• Education: Degree in Accounting and finance
• Experience: Full understanding of the Spanish payroll system. Experience of Irish payroll systems is also a plus.
• 3-4 years in a similar role within SpainTechnical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software.
• Experience making links with profit and loss statements and balance sheet management.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary.
• Private health insurance

How to Apply

The opportunity to work in a multicultural, fast-paced environment. Send your CV and cover letter to recruitment recruitment@healthcareabroad.ie

Our Commitment to Diversity At Healthcare Abroad, we believe that a diverse team is a stronger team. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or family status. We value the unique perspectives our international team brings to patient care. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know; we are committed to providing an accessible journey for all candidates.