Accountant

Summary

Join our central group reporting and international accounting team as an experienced accountant. You will play a key role in preparing and managing financial records, focusing on general ledgers and tax compliance. Ensure accuracy and support organizational growth. Responsibilities include complex commercial and tax accounting, preparing financial statements, reviewing monthly financials, managing general ledger accounting, collaborating with other teams, acting as a contact person for auditors and authorities, handling tax filings, and improving main-ledger processes. Success requires a commercial apprenticeship and accounting degree or equivalent, 3-5 years of experience in financial accounting, knowledge of local GAAP and tax law, strong numerical skills, and excellent communication skills. Experience in fast-paced environments and subscription businesses is a plus. We offer a flexible work model, extended remote work options, paid vacation, flexible hours, a personal development budget, and a supportive team culture.

Requirements

• You have successfully completed a commercial apprenticeship and graduated as an accountant or have a business degree with a focus on accounting and tax
• You have gained at least 3-5 years of work experience in financial accounting and balance sheet preparation
• You have a sound knowledge of local GAAP and tax law and are able to apply this knowledge confidently
• You have a very good understanding of numbers as well as an independent, structured and solutions-driven as well as pragmatic way of working
• You are a team player with an all-round view and hands-on mentality
• Excellent communication skills in German and English (spoken and written), French or Spanish is a plus
• Proven skills with software packages (MS Office, G-Suite) and proficiency in accounting software (e.g. DATEV, Oracle, Workday)
• Eagerness to run projects with a strong sense of ownership

Responsibilities

• Ensure the correct commercial and tax accounting of complex issues within our group legal entities regarding local accounting policies
• You prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements according to local GAAP for our international group entities in close cooperation with local tax advisors
• You regularly review the monthly financial statements and results of the group entities in charge
• You take over the responsibility of the day-to-day business of the general ledger accounting
• Collaborate with the business and provide technical input to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as well as to the controlling teams
• You are the contact person for auditors, local authorities and banks
• You own responsibility for regular tax filings including VAT
• Never not curious, you play a pivotal role in improving our main-ledger processes to support a strongly growing business by way of automation and proper documentation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in fast paced scale-up environments including subscription businesses is a plus

Benefits

• Free Urban Sports Club L Pro Membership + Friends and Family Discount: Stay active with free membership, plus discounts for friends and family
• Flexible Work Model: Enjoy a hybrid work setup, balancing on-site and remote work options to fit your lifestyle
• Extended Remote Work Options: Work up to 120 days remotely within the EU, the UK, and Switzerland, including 30 days outside the EU. You’ll also have the option to desk-swap at our other European offices
• WorkOUT Life Balance: Take advantage of 30 days of paid vacation annually, plus two additional days for volunteering, flexible working hours, and complimentary access to our mental health provider Open Up
• Personal Development: Receive an annual budget of €1,000 for professional growth, with regular internal training sessions and weekly German and English language classes
• Engaging Team Culture: Participate in regular team and company events along with wellness initiatives that help you stay productive, healthy, and engaged in a hybrid work environment