Senior Accountant; m​/w​/d

Senior Accountant (m/w/d)

Full‑time, permanent position based in Cologne or Munich with a hybrid working model (2–3 days per week in the office).

• Administration, bookkeeping and preparation of financial statements for various German companies (including extensive work with German GAAP/HGB and Datev software).
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and year‑end closings.
• Prepare interim accounts on behalf of the client as necessary.
• Liaise and interact with clients, other offices and client advisors to prepare the financial statements.
• Support the audit of financial statements (where required).
• Support the preparation of VAT/CIT returns (where required).
• Support the preparation of financial reports (Local GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS) (where required).

• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues.
• Coach and review the work of other team members.
• Act as a buddy for new joiners in the team, training and guiding them.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, clients, and third parties including lawyers, bankers, tax advisors and notaries.
• Be a team player and supportive towards colleagues.
• Take initiative by proactively following up on daily matters.
• Anticipate potential queries and issues, addressing them in a timely manner by informing the responsible Senior Manager, Accountant and/or Relationship Manager.
• Serve as a role model to less senior colleagues in terms of professionalism and behaviour.
• Ensure client deadlines are met.
• Adhere to internal procedures at all times.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a professional services firm.
• Strong experience working with German GAAP is required.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with HGB in daily accounting work is required.
• Practical experience with Datev is required.
• Basic knowledge of German VAT law is required.
• Previous experience in a tax consultancy firm in Germany is required.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong relationship‑management skills.
• Proactive with a client‑service orientated attitude.
• Ability to develop and grow commercial business activity.

• University degree in Accounting/Finance (ACCA qualification or part‑qualified would be a distinct advantage).