
Accountant
Aspire Software
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Vienna • Austria
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About the role
- Perform financial period close tasks and complex journal entries/accounting analysis
- Perform Balance Sheet analysis and reviews, including reconciliations of accounts
- Perform day-to-day recording of AP and AR data (Invoices/credit notes, etc.)
- Make sure all invoices are entered and issued in a timely manner correctly in the ERP
- Follow up with Vendors/Suppliers regarding missing invoices, full accountability on the cost accruals for the P&L review
- Process payments, bank transfers, and ensure that approvals are adequate
- Reconcile expense reports, credit cards, invoices, and inter-company transactions
- Ensure that key controls and procedures are respected and implemented where needed
- Preparing financial KPIs and reviewing for accuracy
- Preparing monthly VAT returns in line with government legislation
- Participate in the completion of audit engagements and compliance requirements
- Provide necessary information to tax advisors and answer any relevant queries
- Prepare ad-hoc performance analysis and management reporting
- Perform variance analysis of actual results vs. financial plans (budgets and forecasts)
Requirements
- A German language skillset to at least a professional level is essential
- 3+ years of experience working in a Financial Accounting role is essential
- A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is highly desirable
- A professional qualification in bookkeeping and/or accounting is an asset
- Demonstrable expertise in accrual accounting theory and practice is an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
- A detail-oriented self-starter who thrives on accuracy and solving problems
- A genuinely curious mindset, capable of quickly learning new systems, and the desire to grow and develop over time
- An innovative thinker with a passion for automation, continuously seeking smarter ways to streamline workflows and drive operational efficiency
- A team player who loves challenges and wants to ‘own’ their area of business
- Strong work ethic, organized, and focused
- Strong interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all organisational levels
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex data into meaningful insights
- An entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and results
- Ability to roll up sleeves and make things happen
- Great attention to detail and planning skills
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal, is essential
- At least a professional level of German, both written and verbal, is essential
- Legally authorised to work in Austria
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial period closejournal entriesaccounting analysisbalance sheet analysisaccounts reconciliationaccounts payableaccounts receivableaccrual accountingfinancial KPIsvariance analysis
Soft Skills
detail-orientedproblem-solvingcurious mindsetinnovative thinkingteam playerstrong work ethicorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsattention to detail
Certifications
bachelor's degree in Financebachelor's degree in Accountingbachelor's degree in Economicsprofessional qualification in bookkeepingprofessional qualification in accounting