Assistant Accountant - German Speaking

Posted 27 April 2022
Salary £32000 - £35000 per annum
LocationHemel Hempstead
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceJE/125721_1651070926
Contact NameJoanna Engel

Job description

Global Organisations seeks a German Speaking Assistant Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. The German speaking Assistant Accountant will assist with the preparation of the German monthly management accounts and ensuring the integrity of the German sets of books.

Duties of the German Assistant Accountant include:

  • To assist the Country Controller Germany with the preparation and analysis of monthly accounts for German companies to Trial Balance.
  • Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
  • Preparation and submission of journals for approval
  • Maintenance of fixed assets register
  • Provision of supplementary schedules as required for monthly/quarterly reporting
  • Adherence to policies & procedures.
  • Ad hoc Operational & Finance requests

Requirements for the German Assistant Accountant include:

Essential

  • Completed or studying towards a degree or other relevant qualification in Finance (such as ACCA, CIMA etc.)
  • Accounting experience to Trial Balance, with a minimum 1-2 years' experience at a similar level
  • German language skills
  • Hands on ERP experience
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Good team player
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Good organization and planning ability
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines

Desirable

  • Experience working with Accounts Payable/Receivable
  • Experience working with internal/external auditors
  • Experience working in a multinational environment