Accounting Specialist
About this role
A well-established Japanese company with operations across Europe is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to join their German branch. The role involves a wide range of accounting duties, from daily bookkeeping and financial reporting to tax, audit support, and administrative responsibilities. You will report to the European Controller and handle all accounting-related matters for the German office.
Ref: KM46706
TYPE: Full-time / Permanent
SALARY: €60 – 80k per year Gross
START: ASAP
Accounting Specialist Main Responsibilities:
- Accounts Payable: Invoice booking and full creditor administration
- Accounts Receivable: Managing receivables, issuing reminders, contacting clients, creating reports (aging, sales, etc.)
- Bank, petty cash, and expense administration
- Business trip reports and reimbursements
- Payroll support and issuing required employee certificates
- Intercompany transactions: Invoice creation and reconciliation
- Reporting to authorities on EU intra-community trade
- VAT reporting to tax office
- Support and administration of monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
- Assisting audits, tax returns, and cooperation with external accountants
- General office administration and other related tasks
Accounting Specialist Candidate:
- 5–10 years of practical experience in accounting
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Native-level German and business-level English
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience with accounting software such as Exact, Accountview, or SAP
Preferred qualities:
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and flexibility
- High sense of responsibility and confidentiality
All applicants for Accounting Specialist must have the right to work in German, as the company is not able to offer visa support for this role.
If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.
We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.