Accountant - UK, EU and Asia
Accountant - Malta
Do you dream of changing people's lives through extraordinary sleep?
At Hästens, we strive for a world where people sleep well—one that's more joyful, peaceful, and loving. Every day since 1852, we continue to hone our world-class craft at our factory in Köping, Sweden.
Join our tribe of extraordinary creative thinkers and visionaries to embody the Spirit of Hästens: an open mind, a global outlook, and a desire to master our craft and enhance people's well-being.
Together, let's awaken the world.
About the Role
We are looking for a full-time, qualified Accountant to provide financial support across multiple legal entities within the Hästens Group.
This position will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting of companies in several countries, primarily the UK, the Netherlands, and Belgium, as well as reviewing and overseeing the accounting for Germany and Hong Kong, which is managed by external accounting firms.
Key Responsibilities
Perform all day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Assist in collating information required for VAT and tax reporting, which is handled by external specialists.
Process incoming and outgoing payments.
Perform bank reconciliations.
Process and prepare supplier payments.
Maintain prepayments, accruals, and fixed asset registers.
Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts for the respective companies.
Reconcile inventory within the accounting system.
Support and ensure compliance with all finance filing requirements, with assistance from local experts.
Assist the team in coordinating and liaising with external parties, including auditors, accounting firms, tax advisers, corporate secretarial agents, and local tax and government authorities where required.
Maintain intercompany balances by reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
Ensure consistent accounting codes are used in line with the Group Chart of Accounts.
Assist with the implementation of new processes and system integrations.
Work closely with the wider Finance team to ensure alignment in ways of working.
Skills and Requirements
Fully committed, proactive, and motivated.
Passionate about driving change and continuous improvement.
Qualified accountant, or part-qualified with ACCA qualification in its final stages.
Based in Malta.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Minimum of two years' experience in accounting; audit experience is considered an advantage.
Willing to travel internationally when required.
Experience working with multiple legal entities across different jurisdictions is considered beneficial.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal abilities.
Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Well organised with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.
Flexible and able to meet both internal and statutory deadlines.
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About Hästens
At Hästens, we strive for a world where people sleep well – one that’s more joyful, peaceful and loving. Every day since 1852, we continue to hone our world-class craft in our factory in Köping, Sweden.
Sleep may be today’s ultimate modern luxury. But it’s more than that; it’s a biological necessity and the foundation of our entire wellbeing. We want people to sleep well so that they can create the future they dream of upon waking. That’s why our master craftsmen consider and handcraft every detail of our bespoke designs using only the finest natural materials.
We are proud to be a world-class international brand, operating in 50 countries with over 250 partners in Europe, Asia, America and Africa – and still growing.