Senior Accountant (m/w/d)
HybridCologne, Lombardy, Italy
Cologne, Lombardy, ItalyHybridFull TimeSenior LevelLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLarge
Job Summary
Manage administration, bookkeeping, and financial statement preparation for various German entities, utilizing German GAAP/HGB and Datev software. Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings while preparing interim accounts and liaising with clients and advisors to finalize statements. Support audits, VAT/CIT returns, and financial reporting under Local, US, or IFRS standards. Coach team members, mentor new joiners, and proactively address daily queries to ensure client deadlines are met. Adhere to internal procedures while building relationships with lawyers, bankers, and tax advisors.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with a professional services firm
- Strong experience working with German GAAP
- Extensive hands-on experience with HGB in daily accounting work
- Practical experience with Datev
- Basic knowledge of German VAT law
- University degree in Accounting/Finance
- Hybrid working model (2-3 days per week in one of our offices in Cologne, Frankfurt, Berlin or Munich) or the flexibility to work 100% remotely from anywhere in Germany, with only occasional visits to one of our offices
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with IFRS, consolidation and/or US GAAP
- Previous experience working in a tax consultancy firm in Germany
- ACCA-qualified or part qualified
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong relationship management skills
- Proactive with a client service orientated attitude
- Ability to develop and grow our commercial business activity
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