Perform ongoing financial accounting (accounts receivable, fixed asset accounting, bank postings)
Process and monitor payment transactions and maintain accounts
Prepare VAT returns (VAT advance returns)
Prepare and produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB (German GAAP)
Contribute to group (consolidated) financial statements including consolidation
Prepare profit and loss statements (P&L) and related reports
Process and prepare R&D tax credits (research allowances)
Perform interim reconciliations and analyses
Identify optimization opportunities and further develop existing accounting processes.

Completed commercial vocational training, further qualification as a Bilanzbuchhalter (certified balance sheet accountant) or a degree in Accounting/Finance
Several years of professional experience (min. 5 years) in financial accounting / accounting
Good knowledge of accounting under HGB (German GAAP)
Experience in preparing or assisting with group financial statements (consolidation) is an advantage
Basic understanding of tax matters
Confident user of SAP S/4HANA
Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
Structured, careful and detail-oriented working style
High level of personal responsibility and reliability
Experience with Pleo is desirable
Additional knowledge of tax law is a plus
German language skills: C1 level.

Accountant – Perfect for detail-oriented financial professionals

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