• Assist with statutory and voluntary financial statement audits under the guidance of experienced audit managers (in accordance with the German Commercial Code, HGB)
• Prepare annual financial statements for various legal forms and prepare corporate and private tax returns
• Support business and tax advisory services
• Manage monthly accounting for a dedicated portfolio of clients

Requirements

Initial professional experience in financial statement auditing, preparation, and taxation gained through internships or working-student positions at an audit or tax consultancy firm
Alternatively: degree in business administration with a focus on taxation/accounting
Completed vocational training as a tax clerk (Steuerfachangestellte) with an additional qualification as a certified balance sheet accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) or tax specialist (Steuerfachwirt)
Good MS Office skills
Experience with DATEV is an advantage
Enjoy working in a team and handling varied tasks with direct client contact
Service-oriented, independent, and structured working style

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Hard Skills

financial statement auditing
tax preparation
accounting
business advisory services
tax advisory services
statutory audits
voluntary audits
German Commercial Code
HGB
monthly accounting

Soft Skills

teamwork
service-oriented
independent working
structured working style
client contact
adaptability
communication
problem-solving
organizational skills
attention to detail

Certifications & Qualifications

tax clerk (Steuerfachangestellte)
certified balance sheet accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter)
tax specialist (Steuerfachwirt)

Audit and Tax Assistant, m/f/d

Audit and Tax Assistant