Processing, verifying and posting supplier and customer invoices
Supporting monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing activities
Analysing financial performance and business results against budgets and forecasts
Maintaining general ledger accounts and ensuring accuracy of accounting master data
Acting as a trusted business partner and point of contact for accounting-related matters across business departments
Supporting implementation of new projects, system enhancements and process improvements within Accounting and Business Support and Control
Preparing and submitting Intrastat reports and VAT returns
Reviewing and monitoring VAT-relevant transactions to ensure regulatory compliance
Supporting calculation and reporting of corporate and trade tax obligations
Preparing financial reports, analyses, statistics and management information to support decision-making
Contributing to forecasting, budgeting and business planning processes
Hard skills
Completed university degree (Bachelor or Master) in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field OR commercial training plus Accountant (IHK) qualification (ideally International Accountant (IHK))
Professional experience in accounting, finance, taxation or comparable position
Sound knowledge of German accounting principles (HGB) and good understanding of international accounting standards
Solid knowledge of taxation, particularly VAT regulations and compliance requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP HANA
Business-fluent German and English, written and spoken
Strong analytical thinking and affinity for numbers and financial data
Ability to analyse complex financial information and translate findings into business insights
Structured, detail-oriented and independent working style with focus on accuracy and quality
High reliability, accountability and professional integrity
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Proactive mindset and enthusiasm for continuous learning
Effective communication and interpersonal skills; team-oriented with ability to work independently