Accountant, Accounting Assistant

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In this role, you will own the end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) cycle  make sure that all vendor invoices are processed correctly and paid on time, creating the basis for reliable financial data and smooth collaboration with our partners and internal teams.

• Manage the complete Accounts Payable process – from receiving invoices to payment and reconciliation
• Process and post all incoming invoices on time and according to HGB, including correct VAT treatment
• Maintain accurate vendor records (master data, open items) and reconcile vendor accounts and the AP subledger
• Prepare and execute payment runs (e.g. SEPA, foreign currency) and ensure proper approvals and timely payments
• Support monthly and year-end closings (e.g. reconciliations, accruals, AP‑related analyses)
• Monitor payment reminders from vendors, clarify discrepancies and find pragmatic solutions together with internal stakeholders
• Identify inefficiencies in AP processes and suggest improvements – ideally supporting automation and digital workflows
• Prepare AP‑related reports (e.g. vendor overviews, payment forecasts) to support planning and decision‑making
• Support travel bookings and occasional office management tasks (e.g. coordinating bookings, ordering supplies)

• Proven experience in Accounting/Finance, ideally with a strong focus on Accounts Payable
• Academic degree in Business Administration/Economics/Finance or a commercial/accounting apprenticeship
• Hands‑on experience with AP transactions, payments and reconciliations
• Good knowledge of HGB and VAT rules related to vendor invoices
• Confident with Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Fluent German and very good English skills (written and spoken) are a must
• Experience with Scopevisio, DATEV or other accounting tools is a strong plus
• Strong prioritisation skills, especially during peak periods and around closing
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy and a structured, reliable way of working
• You enjoy working independently, but also collaborating closely with other teams across WLX
• You like an environment with “startup” energy: changing priorities, new ideas, and the opportunity to actively shape processes

About Us

At We Love X, we build and run high‑performing comparison platforms and conversion funnels that connect millions of users with the right products and services. As a market leader in SEA‑based affiliation across multiple verticals, we turn high‑intent traffic into scalable growth for our partners. Over the past years, we’ve also built one of the fastest‑growing SEO businesses in our space, partnering with some of the world’s largest publishers.

Beyond our own sites, We Love X constantly incubates new, performance‑marketing‑driven business models – from first idea to international scale.

Location:

Cologne, North Rhine‑Westphalia, Germany (Posted 3 months ago)