Staff Accountant - German Speaking

MDD, A Davies Company is a specialised forensic accounting firm offering business valuations, forensic investigations and litigation support services. With more than 40 offices on 5 continents, our forensic accountants specialise in a wide range of practice areas.

Our assignments consist of disputes in commercial litigation, family law, fraud, business valuations, business disputes, natural and man-made catastrophes, lost profits, and insurance. Our partners and senior staff regularly provide extensive litigation services and expert witness testimony in courts, arbitrations and mediations throughout the world.

We are currently seeking a German-speaking

Staff Accountant to join our team in London. This role is hybrid working 3-4 days a week from our London office.

Key Responsibilities Preliminary to intermediate analysis of sales, production and other accounting data Physical inventory observation, price testing

Examination of source documents pertinent to engagement

Check and proof reports and schedules

Conduct phone, video or in person interviews to obtain information

Research, data analysis and evaluation

Invoice analysis

Attend marketing events and functions with clients

Adhoc tasks as per business requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Soon to be, or recent Bachelors and/or Masters degree graduate, ideally in Accounting (or similar)
Previous internship or paid-work experience in a professional environment (finance-related, advantageous)
The ability to communicate at a professional level in both written and verbal German Working towards, or willingness to work towards a professional qualification such as ACA, CIMAAbility to understand (or previous experience of) how loss events impact a business

Demonstrable attention to detail and analytical skills

Tenacious in solving problems and getting to the root cause of issues

Good communication skills

Demonstrable ability to work as part of a team as well as independently Comfortable working to tight deadlines and in sometimes pressurised environments

Willingness to accept increasing responsibility as experience grows

Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook & MS Teams Job BenefitsMDD is part of the Davies Group of companies and as such can offer a whole range of benefits.

Career & Purpose Davies Innovation Lab Leadership training programme

Funding for professional qualification

Learning & Development with Thrive at Davies Environmental & Social The Davies Foundation Local charity funding

Employee Resource Groups Employee volunteering programme Financial Health Pension, employer matched contribution

My Choices at Davies provides high Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hubLife Insurance and Disability Benefit cover

Cycle to Work Scheme Lease car salary sacrifice

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus

Discounts with 100's of UK retailersEAP; 24/7 confidential helpline 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years

Flexible working: hybrid, work from home or join a collaborative office space

Inclusive employment policies e.g. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, etcDepartment

Forensic Accounting

Employment Type

Permanent - Full Time Workplace type Hybrid