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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