Ratepay

Senior Accountant

Ratepay

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Berlin • Germany

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Independently prepare monthly and annual financial statements (for group and external purposes) with precision and attention to detail according to IFRS and HGB
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of VAT returns, advance VAT returns, recapitulative statements, and other tax returns
  • Serve as the key contact for our external Tax consultants
  • Take a proactive role in internal and cross-departmental projects, providing your accounting expertise to help drive company initiatives
  • Support day-to-day accounting tasks, contributing to the smooth operation of financial processes
  • Prepare detailed reports and analyses and respond to ad hoc financial inquiries from various stakeholders
  • Support and own the accounting procedures for the smooth operation of the sale of receivables via asset backed securities
  • Be responsible for the correct accounting of monthly and yearly payroll bookings as well as correct and timely payout
  • Serve as the key contact for internal and external audit-related queries, ensuring transparency and thoroughness
  • Support the future ERP implementation and migration to other new software from an accounting and tax perspective.

Requirements

  • Fluency in German and excellent command of English
  • A completed commercial apprenticeship or training as an Accountant, or an equivalent qualification; the qualification of “Bilanzbuchhalter” is an added advantage
  • Several years (minimum of 5 years) of experience in accounting, with additional exposure to project management being a plus
  • Strong knowledge of HGB and IFRS accounting principles, combined with expertise in SAP and MS Office
  • Ideally, you have experience with Navision and a good understanding of German VAT law and other tax laws
  • Passion for accounting and a commitment to contributing to a fast-growing company with enthusiasm and dedication
  • A collaborative, team-oriented attitude, along with the ability to work independently and take ownership of your tasks
  • A mindset focused on continuous improvement, service orientation, and going the extra mile to enhance your skills.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial statementsVAT returnsaccounting procedurespayroll bookingsreportingHGBIFRSproject managementGerman VAT lawtax returns
Soft Skills
attention to detailcollaborativeteam-orientedindependentownershipcontinuous improvementservice orientationenthusiasmdedicationproactive
Certifications
Bilanzbuchhaltercommercial apprenticeship