- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- EUR 50,000 – EUR 80,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 hour ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Eligibility
- Candidates with a background in accounting, finance, business administration, or related fields can apply. Prior experience in accounting, financial accounting, or bookkeeping is expected, along with fluent German language ability. English is helpful but not essential.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
Overview
A respected company in Germany is hiring a dependable, detail-focused Accountant to strengthen its finance and accounting function. This role is based on-site across multiple German locations, and the work arrangement may be on-site or hybrid depending on business needs.
Compensation
The annual salary is between €50,000 and €80,000, with an additional bonus component based on experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Keep financial books accurate and up to date while following German accounting rules.
- Handle both payables and receivables workflows.
- Draft monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements.
- Match bank statements with ledger balances and resolve differences.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Work in line with German GAAP (HGB) and relevant tax requirements.
- Support audits and coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants.
- Prepare VAT filings and other mandatory financial submissions.
- Track financial activity and investigate inconsistencies or unusual entries.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a similar discipline.
- Prior experience in roles such as Accountant, Financial Accountant, or Bookkeeper.
- Strong working knowledge of German accounting standards (HGB) and tax laws.
- Hands-on experience with accounting tools such as DATEV, SAP, or comparable systems.
- Strong analytical ability, organization, and attention to detail.
- Capability to manage several tasks at once and work to deadlines.
- Fluent German is mandatory; English skills are an added advantage.
- Professional qualifications such as Bilanzbuchhalter are considered a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive pay plus performance-related bonuses.
- Ongoing training and certification support.
- Access to a modern and innovative workplace.
- Defined opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Supportive, team-oriented company culture.
Additional Information
This role is not remote. The employer has several physical office locations across Germany for this position. Applicants are expected to submit their latest CV in PDF format.