Accountant, Interim Accounting

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Interim Accountant managing financial projects for medium-sized to large German companies. Involves accounting responsibilities, leadership, and process optimization.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeKöln • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, including the preparation of financial statements under HGB and IFRS, while optimizing processes and leading finance teams. Proficient in ERP systems and capable of engaging with clients in both German and English.

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Certified BilanzbuchhalterFinancial Statement Preparation (HGB/IFRS)ERP Systems Proficiency (SAP, DATEV, Business Central)Process Optimization in FinanceFluent German and Good English Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial AccountingFinancial Statement PreparationProcess OptimizationTax-Related TopicsManagement Reporting

Soft Skills

Independent Working StyleStructured ApproachClient EngagementConsultant Mindset

Tools & Technologies

SAPDATEVMS Business CentralNetSuiteLexwareSageAddison

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Bilanzbuchhalter

Industry Keywords

HGBIFRSFinance DepartmentsManagement ConsultingAuditingTax Firms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Taking on interim or project assignments in finance & accounting for German mid-sized companies up to international publicly listed groups
Technical responsibility and independent preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements under HGB & IFRS
Managing ongoing financial accounting and supporting monthly, quarterly and annual closings under HGB & IFRS
Recording and documenting existing processes in finance & accounting
Optimizing processes in accounting, month-end and year-end closing
Leading and onboarding staff in finance and accounting departments
Analyzing, reconciling and preparing financial data for management reports
Working as an interface between accounting, controlling, tax advisors and auditors
Independent client engagement on-site or in a hybrid model
Supporting digitization and ERP projects (e.g. SAP, DATEV, Business Central etc.)
Contributing to the development of internal standards and best practices in interim accounting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced certified Bilanzbuchhalter (financial accountant) (HGB or international IFRS) or degree in economics/business administration with a focus on accounting
Several years of experience in accounting, ideally within larger finance departments or advisory environments at Germany-based companies
Routine in preparing year-end financial statements under HGB/IFRS and handling tax-related topics, particularly in independently preparing annual financial statements
Confident and proficient use of ERP and accounting systems such as SAP, MS Business Central, DATEV, NetSuite, Lexware, Sage or Addison
Experience in process optimization for finance and accounting departments
Professional experience in management consulting, auditing or tax firms is desirable
Independent, structured and precise working style with a high degree of personal responsibility
Confident manner and consultant mindset, enjoyment of direct client contact
Class B driving license for assignments requiring on-site presence
Fluent spoken German
Good English skills for international projects are required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Autonomous work with significant scope for shaping your role in a modern environment
Varied projects with mid-sized companies, corporate groups and investment firms
Assignments in project work, periods of transition or to structure finance & accounting departments
Hybrid working — optionally on-site with the client, from home, or a combination
A strong team in the background providing professional support and sharing experience
Performance-oriented compensation with individual bonuses for strong commitment
A cooperative, reliable working environment — internally and with clients
Development opportunities in a growing consulting firm