Accounting Staff

A global leader in international trade is currently recruiting an Accounting Staff member to join its finance team.

In this role, you will be responsible for handling day-to-day accounting tasks, maintaining financial records, supporting period-end closings, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with German accounting and VAT regulations.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant accounting experience in Germany. Professional proficiency in English and German at B2 level or above are required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger records
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and provisions
• Reconcile bank, balance sheet, and intercompany accounts
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and internal reports
• Ensure compliance with German VAT regulations and internal controls
• Support external audits and maintain GoBD-compliant documentation
• Support day-to-day treasury operations, including SAP payment runs and processing outgoing payments in online banking systems
• Post incoming and outgoing payments to suspense or clearing accounts
• Support cash and bank activities, including daily cash position monitoring, liquidity reporting, and bank account reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy of accounting data and master records
• Support process improvement initiatives

Ideal Candidate:

• At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience in Germany
• A relevant vocational qualification in accounting / bookkeeping
• Knowledge of SAP or other accounting systems
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Business level fluency in English and Germany
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy

All applicants for the Accounting Staff must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.