Junior Accountant, German Speaker – Temporary Contract

Ogury

Junior Accountant managing financial operations, accounts payable, and VAT compliance for Ogury. Working within the finance team and supporting German and Swiss entities.

Posted 7/10/2026contractCologne • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in finance operations, including accounts payable, treasury management, and month-end processes, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Proficient in managing financial transactions, reconciliations, and utilizing ERP systems to support effective financial planning and reporting.

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Accounts Payable ManagementFinancial ReconciliationERP System FamiliarityBilingual Communication (English & German)Cash Flow Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Invoice ProcessingBank ReconciliationVAT Return PreparationFixed Asset ManagementExpense ManagementAccruals and PrepaymentsT&E AnalysisPurchase Order ReviewFinancial ReportingMonth-End Closing

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementCollaborative CommunicationProactive MindsetAdaptability in Fast-Paced Environments

Tools & Technologies

YoozNetSuite

Industry Keywords

Finance OperationsAccounts RoleTreasuryCross-Border ResponsibilitiesGerman & Swiss Markets

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Covering Ogury's German & Swiss regions.
Process and manage incoming invoices accurately and in a timely manner, maintaining and reconciling the creditors ledger.
Run weekly supplier payment cycles and resolve any queries from the AP inbox.
Post and reconcile bank transactions on a regular basis.
Maintain and update short-term cash flow forecasts to support financial planning.
Review postings and support the preparation of VAT returns.
Post and allocate customer receipts accurately across accounts.
Perform monthly reconciliations of the fixed asset register and manage additions, disposals, and sales of fixed assets in line with company policy.
Review and approve Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders in our Yooz platform, specifically for Germany and Switzerland, and monitor and resolve system sync errors between Yooz and NetSuite.
Review exceptional expense claims, manage the reimbursement process, and complete fortnightly employee expense runs within agreed timelines.
Conduct T&E analysis to support business reporting.
Complete bank reconciliations and ensure all bank statements are accurately saved from NetSuite.
Post accruals, prepayments, fixed asset depreciation, and amortisation schedules.
Support the wider finance team in ensuring all month-end tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid experience in a finance operations or accounts role, with hands-on exposure to AP, treasury, and month-end processes.
Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy — you understand that the numbers matter and take pride in getting them right.
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and meet recurring deadlines without dropping the ball.
A collaborative and communicative style — you work well with colleagues across departments and are comfortable liaising with external suppliers and outsourcers.
Familiarity with ERP and expense platforms.
A proactive and curious mindset — you look for ways to improve how things work and don’t wait to be told.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, international environment with cross-border responsibilities (DEU & CHF experience is a plus).
Confident communicating in both English and German, written and spoken, to support effective collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders across our German-speaking markets.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Medical cover plan
Occupational pension plan with 50% employer contribution (Gothaer)
Group accident insurance
Free parking at the office
Discounted monthly subscription for public transport (50% paid by employer)
Keeping our Ogurians happy and healthy is a priority for us, so we offer access to both physical and mental health and wellbeing benefits
Flexible Working Model: At Ogury, we believe in the power of presence to fuel innovation. Our hybrid approach is centered on two core in-office collaboration days to drive team synergy, plus one additional office day of your choosing to support personal balance. This 3-day baseline ensures strong connection and real-time problem-solving, while allowing for flexibility across the rest of the week.
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