Accountant

Summary

Join Jimdo's growing finance department as an experienced Accountant and contribute to building a data-driven financial function. You will support the creation of monthly and annual financial statements, participate in daily accounting operations, assist with audits, and contribute to tax filings. The role involves process improvement through automation and software implementation, collaboration with other departments, and ensuring compliance with German accounting standards (HGB). This position offers the opportunity to work remotely or in the office, with a focus on process optimization and project-based work. Jimdo provides a flexible and supportive work environment with various benefits.

Requirements

• A completed degree in business administration, ideally with a focus on accounting/taxation, or further education as a Bachelor Professional in Accounting or a comparable qualification
• Sound knowledge of German accounting standards (HGB) and tax regulations
• Experience in a start-up, scale-up, or fast-growing environment
• High degree of attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple sources of information and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work successfully in a dynamic environment
• Precise, structured, and independent work style in a remote setting
• Strong interest in new tasks and project-based work
• Hands-on mentality: Motivation and enthusiasm for designing and further developing processes and projects
• Fluent German and English skills

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB
• Contribute to daily business operations (accounts payable and receivable accounting, fixed asset accounting, national and international payments)
• Participate in the preparation and execution of the annual audit
• Support the preparation and submission of national and international VAT returns, including OSS and summary reports (ZM)
• Contribute to the integration of international subsidiaries into the group
• Evaluate and implement process and system improvements through documentation, automation, and best practices
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve company goals and successfully implement projects

Preferred Qualifications

Ideally, experience in an international work environment

Benefits

• Inspiring mission: We are driven by an important mission - to support solopreneurs and small businesses in being successful and contributing to the sustainability and vibrancy of the communities they serve
• Flexibility and trust: Our work environment thrives on flexibility and trust. We offer you the opportunity to work completely remotely or in the office. In addition, we encourage you to work part-time to foster your entrepreneurial spirit
• An international, diverse team: Our team is a mosaic of more than 250 employees from over 50 nations working from 15 different countries. We are proud of our openness and inclusivity, with an employee-led DEI council and active ERGs that ensure every voice is heard
• Development and career opportunities: We invest in your growth with company-wide access to LinkedIn Learning. From day one, you have the opportunity to contribute your ideas and make a difference. Our flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes offer an open platform for your professional development
• Bonus payment for setting up your home office
• A unique workation policy that allows you to work from different locations
• An employee assistance program that offers resources and counseling
• And a benefit that always pays off: up to three free Jimdo websites for your private or professional projects, which you can keep forever