Accountant - Europe (12 months fixed-term contract)

We are Buro Happold

We are a world-class global practice of engineers, designers and advisors. We create transformative outcomes for clients and communities through integrated thinking and a truly interdisciplinary, interconnected community of passionate experts.

Our founder, Sir Ted Happold, believed that it was out of the different skills and bodies of knowledge we have across our firm, that the quality of what we do really emerges.

This culture of collaboration and respect is as strong today as ever and drives us to deliver elegant solutions that leave a positive lasting legacy for the communities we work in and the environment. We value human wellbeing, embrace mutual responsibility and understand that a sustainable future is intrinsic to the economic and social impact of our work.

About You

Are you an experienced Accountant looking to make an immediate impact in an international environment?

Buro Happold is looking to recruit an Accountant (Europe Focus) to join our Finance Team in Warsaw on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a key role within our Central European finance operations. You will contribute your expertise to a well-established setup, ensuring smooth and efficient accounting processes while collaborating closely with an international team.

As part of our hybrid working model, the successful candidate will initially be based in our Warsaw office to support onboarding, knowledge sharing and integration into the team before transitioning to a hybrid working arrangement.

Your key duties

• Support the month-end close process through timely and accurate GL entries and reconciliations
• Perform general ledger postings, including accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
• Post employee expenses and supplier invoices in line with internal procedures and local regulatory requirements
• Perform AP subledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness of balances
• Respond to vendor queries and resolve discrepancies or payment-related issues in a timely manner
• Prepare weekly payment proposals for approval and execute payments upon authorization
• Contribute to process improvements and support automation initiatives
• Collaborate with European entities on approvals, coding and invoice-related matters
• Accurately record and post bank transactions

Your skills and experience

As an experienced Accountant, it is expected that you would be able to demonstrate:

• At least 3 years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Fluency in Polish and a very good command of English (German is an advantage).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and strong systems skills.
• Strong hands-on mindset with a focus on delivery and accuracy
• Ability to quickly understand existing processes and systems

What we offer you

• Stability of employment (employment contract) combined with flexibility through our hybrid working model and flexible working hours.
• Excellent office location in the city centre and well-designed office space
• Private medical care (Medicover) 100% financed by the employer
• Multisport Plus card subsidized in 50% or points in MyBenefit Cafeteria
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free access to a language learning platform for English and German (levels A1-C2) as well as on-site classes with a lecturer
• Internal trainings and workshops, webinars and hackatons
• Holiday benefit
• The programme for recommending candidates for employment (cash bonus)
• Jubilee awards

Interested?

If you are available at short notice and ready to take on a hands-on role in a dynamic, international environment, we would love to hear from you.