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Are you interested in further developing work processes? Are you looking for a role where you can make an impact and make a difference? Then the position of Accounting Manager at the Byggnads central office could be your next challenge. Welcome to develop together with us in an unpretentious environment at one of Sweden's strongest trade unions.

The mission of the central office largely involves coordinating the entire union's activities and driving and influencing the debate in society. All to safeguard the interests of the members and improve conditions within the construction industry, even from an international perspective. Byggnads consists of a central office and 10 regions, all of which are separate legal entities.

The Administrative Unit is responsible for the union's financial processes and works to support management and operations with planning, budgeting, accounting, follow-up, analysis, and decision-making materials that contribute to the governance and development of the union. The Administrative Unit consists of accounting, payroll, membership accounting, and HR. A total of 9 employees work in the Administrative Unit.

Main areas of responsibility

As an Accounting Manager, you will perform tasks commonly found within the Administrative Unit. This includes, among other things, invoice management, ongoing accounting, reconciliations, responsibility for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, tax calculations, annual reports, declarations, and consolidated financial statements for real estate companies, preparing reports for the union board, and establishing liquidity forecasts. You will participate in operational work and develop routines, processes, and instructions for accounting.

We are looking for someone with the following qualifications and experiences

• An academic degree in economics/accounting or equivalent experience.
• Several years of experience in accounting and reporting in companies/administration with large flows.
• Experience with commonly used financial systems and good knowledge of Excel and other MS Office tools.
• You are fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written.

If you have experience working in a non-profit organization, it is a strong merit.

Important personal qualities

You are a confident and development-oriented person. You are meticulous, structured in your professional practice, and have the ability to switch between detail focus and a holistic perspective. You communicate clearly and have good collaboration skills. You are confident in taking your own initiatives and decisions while being able to adjust your perspective and approach according to new circumstances.

We strive for diversity in terms of age, gender, and cultural background. We expect you to share the values of the labor movement.

We offer you

With us, you will have the opportunity to work in a broad role with great potential to influence an important area while planning your own day. Every day, you will meet engaged colleagues and a pleasant work climate. We are located in nice premises in central Stockholm!

About us

Byggnads is the trade union for all construction workers. Together we are over 100,000 strong, proud, and secure members. We work for better wages and safer working conditions. Byggnads organizes around 80 professional groups and is a member of LO.

For further information, please contact Susanna Tiainen, Chief Financial Officer, at 070-379 42 42 or email: [email protected]. Union questions can be answered by Mikael Fältskog, union representative for Handels, at 010-601 12 28 or email: [email protected].

The position is a permanent full-time employment with start date according to agreement. A probationary period applies. Salary according to the applicable collective agreement. The position is located in Stockholm.

Email your application, including CV and cover letter, to [email protected] marked with “Accounting Manager”. The deadline for applications is 2026-02-04.

Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so please send in your application as soon as possible.

Warm welcome with your application!