Next-Gen Accountant

Summary

Join Refurbed, Europe's fastest-growing marketplace for refurbished products, and contribute your financial expertise to a company that prioritizes sustainability. As an Accountant, you will support day-to-day accounting operations, automate tasks using Python and Power Queries, implement new tools and systems, and prepare financial statements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in audit preparations. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine finance with automation and contribute to a company with a positive mission. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, along with 2-4 years of relevant experience. A proactive mindset, strong analytical skills, and a passion for automation are essential. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• You have a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from a university or similar
• You bring 2–4 years of professional experience in accounting, audit (UGB, potentially IFRS) — ideally in a fast-moving company or accounting advisory environment
• You are motivated to learn and grow , with a proactive mindset and willingness to take on new challenges
• You are a creative problem solver with strong analytical skills
• You’ve started to optimize recurring tasks through implementing automation , and are curious to deepen your knowledge in Power Queries , Python and ideally BMD
• You have an eye for detail , are structured in your work, and strive for accuracy and data integrity
• You are a team player with a hands-on mentality and want to work in an environment where your ideas can shape future processes
• You have a can-do mentality and do not use the term “That doesn’t work”
• You are fluent in English and ideally speak German (or are open to improving it)
• You are excited by the idea of combining finance with automation and digital tools , and want to contribute to a company with a positive mission

Responsibilities

• You support the day-to-day accounting operations for multiple Refurbed Group entities
• You support and shape the automation and improvement of manual tasks (e.g., reporting, reconciliations) using Phyton and Power Queries — and are encouraged to explore scripting and BI tools further
• You contribute in implementing new tools and systems (such as BMD modules, invoice processing tools, etc)
• You help prepare monthly and annual financial statements , assisting with UGB-compliant documentation
• You contribute to reconciling accounts, preparing reports , and ensuring the accuracy of financial data
• You contribute to internal process documentation and SOPs , ensuring finance operations are clear and scalable
• You work cross-functionally with colleagues from other teams (e.g., Operations, Seller, Marketing, People, others) to ensure smooth financial workflows
• You take part in audit preparations , learn about internal control systems, and progressively take on more responsibility as you grow

Preferred Qualifications

• You leverage Power Queries, Python, BMD and Excel to automate reporting , clean and transform data , and improve the quality and speed of decision-making for senior management
• Experience building interfaces that connect big data platforms to accounting systems , particularly for reconciliations is a major plus
• You are experienced in e-commerce or consumer goods , especially when it comes to handling complex transaction flows
• You may have worked in an e-commerce, SaaS, or fintech environment (internships included)
• You want to build your career at the intersection of finance and technology — and work in a company that values innovation and sustainability

Benefits

• You'll have access to a dedicated learning budget within your department to support your growth, whether it's courses, conferences, or other learning opportunities that matter to you
• We partner with Likeminded, offering you private sessions with experts for your personal growth and mental health
• We frequently host internal workshops, allowing our teams to further develop their skills in different areas and enhancing collaboration across departments
• We care about a healthy work/life balance. We not only function and support a fully remote setting but also offer the possibility to work from our beautiful office in the vibrant heart of Vienna – we love dogs, so feel free to bring your furry little buddy too 😊
• We trust you to do the best job, so we don't care so much when you do it – you are able to self-organize
• You will also be invited to take part in our office weeks, happening three times a year, where you will have the chance to work side by side with your colleagues and enjoy the team-building events and on-site workshops