Accountant, Buchhalter

Ververica | Original creators of Apache Flink®

Accountant managing daily bookkeeping, accounts payable, and VAT returns for an international tech company. Collaborate with the finance team and optimize processes with SAP ERP.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeBarcelona • 🇪🇸 SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

bookkeepingGerman GAAPaccounts receivableaccounts payableaccrualsdeferralsaccount reconciliationsVAT returnstax filingsfinancial audits

Soft Skills

structured workingself-directedcollaborationcommunication

Tools & Technologies

SAP ERPSAP Business OneMS ExcelGoogle Sheets

Certifications & Qualifications

Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK)Bachelor's in AccountingMaster's in Accounting

Industry Keywords

German commercial lawEU VAT lawinternational accountingIT sectorsoftware sectorcloud sector

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage ongoing bookkeeping under German GAAP (HGB) for German and international entities
Handle accounts receivable and payable: invoicing, payments, and collections
Support monthly close, including accruals, deferrals, and account reconciliations
Prepare and file VAT returns and other tax filings (e.g. EC Sales Lists, OSS)
Support year-end close, tax audits, and collaboration with auditors and tax advisors
Help optimise and digitise processes within the SAP ERP system
Coordinate with other teams (e.g. Procurement, Legal, Controlling)

Requirements

What you’ll need

A completed commercial apprenticeship plus certification as a Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK) and/or a comparable qualification, e.g. a relevant degree (Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting)
At least 3 years of accounting experience in the IT/software/cloud sector; experience in an international setting is a plus
Strong knowledge of German commercial law (HGB) and EU VAT law
Experience with accruals, reconciliations, VAT, and supporting year-end close and audits
Confident with accounting software (SAP Business One) and MS Excel; experience with Google Sheets and other tools is a plus
Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable, as well as working with tax advisors and auditors, is a plus
A careful, structured, and self-directed way of working
Fluent German and excellent written and spoken English (English is our company language)
Eligibility to work in Spain

Benefits

Comp & perks

A role with real responsibility, where you'll have a direct hand in shaping how we work
A fast-paced, international environment in an innovative tech company
Flexible hours and the option to work hybrid
Modern tools (SAP, Power BI, AI, and more)
A friendly, international team with a flat structure and open, honest communication