Accountant - 12 month fixed-term contract

The Weir Group; Heilbronn; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering firm in Heilbronn is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial operations, oversee financial postings, and collaborate directly with international teams. This role requires fluency in German and English, along with a solid understanding of accounting standards (HGB, IFRS) and proficiency in SAP FI. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a focus on a culture of safety and inclusivity.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified and experienced accountant with a track record as a specialist accountant.
• Solid understanding of HGB and IFRS accounting standards.
• Demonstrates high analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Aufgaben

• Oversee and control financial postings by the global shared service team.
• Review indirect and direct tax returns and act as primary contact for tax authorities.
• Collaborate with the UK finance team on annual statutory accounts and audits.
• Partner with the wider business on cost control and margin analysis.
• Demonstrate commitment to zero harm behaviours.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in German

Excellent written and spoken English

High analytical skills

Proficient in SAP FI

Ausbildung

Qualified accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter)

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Accountant – 12 month fixed-term contract in Heilbronn, Germany (Weir Minerals). Hybrid

Weir Minerals Germany needs an accountant to be the primary point of contact for all finance related activities in Germany. This role reports into the UK Financial Controller and will work closely with the UK finance team. The accountant will oversee all financial postings in the company’s SAP system and ensure that the right financial controls and processes are in place.

The accountant will work with the WBS shared service team in respect of accounts payable, cash applications and month end activities. This person will also work with KPMG and Deloitte in the preparation of indirect and direct tax returns and be a key point of contact for the tax authorities, auditors and the bank. This role will support the UK finance team in respect of cash collections and customer disputes. The accountant will work with the wider business / finance team on other ad-hoc requests as required.

Culture & Inclusion

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight & Control: Oversee and control financial postings by the global shared service team, including purchase invoices, cash applications, and month-end journals. Liaise with the team on supplier queries and support UK finance with cash collections, customer disputes, and payment terms.
• Taxation & Compliance: Review indirect and direct tax returns prepared by KPMG and Deloitte, respond to related queries, and ensure timely CIT payments. Act as the primary contact for tax authorities and support transfer pricing reports and tax investigations.
• Statutory Reporting & Audit: Collaborate with the UK finance team and KPMG on annual statutory accounts and audits. Serve as the main point of contact for external auditors and assist with monthly FX grids and cashflow matters.
• Business Support & Strategic Analysis: Partner with the wider business on cost control, commercial contract reviews, tenders, and margin analysis. Handle other ad-hoc tasks as required.
• Zero Harm: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced accountant (“Bilanzbuchhalter”) with an excellent track record as a specialist accountant. Fully capable of preparing annual accounts in accordance with HGB and IFRS.
• Solid understanding of national and international accounting standards (HGB, IFRS) and proficient in SAP FI.
• Fluent in German with excellent written and spoken English, enabling effective communication across international teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates high analytical skills and the ability to resolve complex problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations.

About Weir

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 countries, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

Contact

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