Accounting Clerk, Digital Back Office, Tax Clerk

Office Management & Consulting Sabine Zay

Buchhaltungssachbearbeiter/in für das digitale Backoffice eines deutschen Beratungsunternehmens. Betreuung von Kundenbuchhaltungen, Meldungen und Abschlussvorbereitungen vollständig remote.

Posted 8/16/2026part-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorMid-Level💰 €40,000 - €52,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing accounting processes, including accounts payable and receivable, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and accuracy in reporting. Proficient in utilizing accounting software and contributing to the development of efficient internal processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounting ManagementFinancial Statement PreparationAccounting Software (Agenda)Tax Compliance (OSS Filings, VAT Returns)Commercial Vocational Training (Steuerfachangestellte/r, Bilanzbuchhalter)

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableFinancial Statement PreparationAccounting SoftwareData Transfer AccuracyMonthly ClosingsQuarterly ClosingsAdministrative Task ManagementResearch and AnalysisDigital Process Management

Soft Skills

Self-ReliantStructured Working StyleHands-On MentalityReliabilityAccuracy

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Vocational TrainingTax Clerk (Steuerfachangestellte/r)Certified Balance-Sheet Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter)

Industry Keywords

Income-Surplus Accounting (EÜR)Client CommunicationDeadline CoordinationInternal Process DevelopmentPaperless Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage accounting (accounts payable / accounts receivable) for companies preparing annual financial statements as well as companies using income-surplus accounting (EÜR)
Set up and review accounting systems for clients
Communicate confidently and independently with clients and tax authorities
Coordinate deadlines and appointments for the client base and align tasks
Handle administrative tasks such as managing email inboxes, performing research, and preparing reports/analyses
Prepare accounting filings, including OSS filings, ZM recapitulative statements and VAT advance returns (USt-VA)
Ensure completeness of supporting documents and correct data transfer across systems and interfaces
Prepare monthly or quarterly closings and assist in preparation for the annual financial statements
Contribute to the further development of internal processes and share expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed commercial vocational training, e.g., trained tax clerk (Steuerfachangestellte/r) or certified balance-sheet accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter), or comparable education/training
Several years of professional experience in accounting, including with companies preparing financial statements
Routine use of accounting software such as Agenda
Quick grasp of digital processes
Self-reliant and structured working style
Hands-on mentality
Willingness to work 100% digitally and paperless
Knowledge of multiple industries
Reliability and accuracy
Willingness to work part-time 20–30 hours across at least four days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote, location-independent work (within Germany)
Flexible working hours
Possibility of time off in lieu (compensatory time)
Numerous training and development opportunities
Laptop provided
Company mobile phone provided
Fully digital, paperless working environment
Modern software for digital processes and task documentation
Short coordination paths
Autonomy and varied responsibilities