Remote Accountant – German Speaker; UK & EU Markets

About Digital Tolk

At Digital Tolk, we help thousands of people every day by breaking down language barriers. Our smart, tech-driven platform connects language professionals with customers across Sweden through a seamless matching system — it’s like Uber for interpretation and translation services.

We’ve been recognized with several prestigious awards, including:

• Super Gazelle 2021 – Dagens Industri
• Future Gazelle 2021 – Dagens Industri
• Best in Industry 2018 – Post and Telecom Authority
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2022

Lately we have strengthened our team and expanded to Europe by winning key contracts in the UK and acquiring companies in the German speaking countries. We now have offices in Stockholm, Hamburg and St Gallen (Switzerland) and remote operations in several countries in Asia.

We are seeking a highly skilled German-speaking Accountant with strong experience in both UK and European (German) accounting standards, including Quick Books, DATEV, IFRS/UK GAAP, and payroll management across UK and EU markets. The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of handling end-to-end accounting, tax compliance, and payroll operations for international clients.

• Prepare and maintain financial statements in accordance with IFRS, German standards, and UK GAAP.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all financial data.
• Manage reconciliation of bank statements, AP/AR, and general ledger using Quick Books and DATEV.
• Review, verify, and reconcile invoices, expenses, and salary statements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors for year-end closing, audits, and statutory compliance.
• Provide financial analysis, reports, and recommendations as needed.
• Manage and process monthly payroll for UK, Germany, and other European markets.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll laws including PAYE, NI contributions, pensions, and HMRC filings.
• Handle German/European payroll requirements including tax calculations, social contributions, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare payroll reports, salary slips, and ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Handle HMRC submissions, VAT filings, and statutory returns for UK clients.
• Maintain compliance with German/European tax and payroll regulations.
• Support documentation and audit requirements for both UK and EU markets.

• Fluency in German and English (spoken & written).
• Hands‑on experience with Quick Books and DATEV (both required).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and international accounting standards.
• Experience managing UK and European payrolls, tax filings, and compliance.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant accounting and payroll experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work according to UK/German/European business hours.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (ACCA is a plus).