Accountant (m/f/d) Fancy more responsibility?

Do you want to bring your experience in accounting and financial accounting into a dynamic corporate group based in Hamburg, to manage several companies independently in accounting, and to be involved in various finance projects?

Then this position might be just right for you.

Here you have the opportunity to apply your acquired knowledge in accounting and to develop further in a corporate environment with a lot of potential and growth opportunities.

Our client is a growing corporate group that unites specialized software companies for the public sector under one roof. The focus is on future-relevant areas such as mobility, energy, and public safety.

Tasks

As an Accountant, you will independently manage two to three software companies and, together with the companies' finance teams, ensure reliable financial statements and scalable accounting processes.

• Responsibility for Financial Statements: Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to HGB and IFRS for multiple companies.
• Accounting: Management of ongoing bookkeeping from general ledger and fixed assets to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and account reconciliations.
• Software Accounting: Accounting for specific business transactions related to software licenses, SaaS models, project business, as well as maintenance and support contracts.
• Taxes & International: Preparation of VAT returns as well as processing of cross-border matters and support with annual tax returns.
• Intercompany: Reconciliation and offsetting of business transactions within the international corporate group.
• Systems & Digitalization: Active participation in the introduction of Odoo as well as in the automation and further development of accounting processes and system interfaces.
• Stakeholder Management: Close cooperation with the finance teams and management as well as central point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, banks, and tax auditors.

Qualifications

• Commercial apprenticeship or degree with a focus on accounting, finance, or tax. Further qualification as a Financial Accountant (IHK) is a great advantage, but not a must.
• Approx. 5 years of relevant professional experience in accounting or financial accounting.
• Very good knowledge according to HGB and ideally IFRS.
• Proficient in using accounting software and good Excel skills, as well as an interest in digitalization, automation, and the introduction of new systems.
• Very good German language skills and good English language skills.
• High degree of independence, accuracy, and a hands-on mentality, as well as enjoyment in taking responsibility and developing structures.
• Enjoyment of teamwork as well as motivation to develop professionally and perspectively.
• Important: Desire and motivation to learn and grow in a dynamic environment; the corporate group offers a lot of potential and development opportunities.

Nice to haves: Any additional know-how is a plus point.

• Experience in a software, IT, or technology company.
• Experience in the parallel management of multiple companies or business units.
• Knowledge of Austrian UGB (Company Law).
• Experience from auditing or consulting, for example from a Big Four environment.

Benefits

• Attractive Remuneration: Look forward to an attractive remuneration model that matches your experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid Working: After successful onboarding, you can work from home two to three days a week.
• Modern Office: Central workplace in Hamburg with modern facilities and very good transport links.
• Work-Life Balance: A regular 40-hour week and 30 vacation days provide a reliable framework.
• Development Perspective: Due to the group's continued growth and the planned establishment of shared finance structures, exciting opportunities to take on additional responsibility will arise in the long term.
• Scope for Design: Actively contribute your experience to building modern accounting processes and implementing new systems.
• Direct Collaboration: Work closely with the finance management team and the finance managers of the portfolio companies.
• Further Development: Support for your professional and personal development.
• Company Culture: An entrepreneurial environment with short decision-making paths, high personal responsibility, and plenty of room for your own ideas awaits you.

Does the role of Accountant sound exactly like you? Then send us your CV and we will give you further insights into the company and the position in a short phone call.

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