Accountant (m/f/d) – 12months Fixed Term Contract

Ratepay; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ratepay, based in Berlin, is looking for an Accountant (m/f/d) to work with the Accounting Team, support month-end and year-end closings, and contribute to audits. You will own key accounting processes and help drive operational excellence.

You will manage accounts payable, perform balance sheet reconciliations, assist with VAT and tax topics, and improve internal controls. Strong SAP and MS Office skills, knowledge of HGB and IFRS, and English plus German at B1 are required.

Qualifikationen

• Completed commercial apprenticeship or training as an Accountant; Bilanzbuchhalter is a benefit.
• Several years of accounting experience, ideally also in Project Management.
• Affinity for numbers and meticulous approach to work.
• Familiar with HGB and IFRS and SAP and MS Office.
• Fluent in English and German at least B1.

Aufgaben

• Take ownership of key month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, provisions, reconciliations, and entry preparation under HGB and IFRS.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of accounting records through analyses, balance sheet reconciliations, regulatory reporting, and audits.
• Oversee accounts payable processes, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and guide day-to-day accounting activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes, internal controls, and workflows in collaboration with Finance and Treasury.
• Support tax topics focusing on direct taxes, data preparation, reconciliations, and stakeholder coordination.

Kenntnisse

Excel

Analytical skills

Team player

English language

German language (B1)

Ausbildung

Commercial apprenticeship or training as an Accountant

Bilanzbuchhalter (benefit)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Navision

Jobbeschreibung

Your Mission

Together we work on tailor-made solutions for major online merchants and marketplaces – designing the payment solutions of tomorrow.

Your Mission

Together we work on tailor-made solutions for major online merchants and marketplaces – designing the payment solutions of tomorrow.

As an Accountant (m/f/d), you will work hand in hand with your colleagues from the Accounting Team, provide support with accounting-related tasks and be the contact person for internal and external audits. You will take ownership of key accounting processes, play an important role in our monthly and annual closing activities and actively contribute to the development of our accounting function. Working closely with colleagues across Finance and other departments, you will help drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Your Tasks

• You take ownership of key month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, provisions, reconciliations, and the preparation of accounting entries under HGB and IFRS.
• You ensure the accuracy and compliance of accounting records by performing account analyses, balance sheet reconciliations, regulatory reporting and supporting internal and external audits.
• You oversee accounts payable related processes, coordinate with internal stakeholders and support the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments and vendor reconciliations. In this context, you work closely with our working students and provide guidance on day-to-day accounting activities.
• You contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes, internal controls and system-supported workflows while collaborating closely with colleagues across Finance, Treasury and other business functions.
• You support tax-related accounting topics with a particular focus on direct taxes, including the preparation of tax-relevant data, reconciliations and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

That’s What You Bring Along

• You have completed a commercial apprenticeship or training as an Accountant or have an equivalent qualification; the qualification of “Bilanzbuchhalter” is of benefit
• You have several years of experience in accounting, ideally also in Project Management
• You have an affinity for numbers and a meticulous approach to work
• You are familiar with accounting according to HGB and IFRS and have very good knowledge of SAP and MS Office.
• Ideally, you have had your first contact with Navision and have been able to gain knowledge of VAT law.
• You are passionate about your subject and want to contribute to our company with a lot of commitment.
• You are open, outgoing and enjoy working in a team
• You work independently, are service-oriented and have the will to constantly improve yourself
• You demonstrate a great knowledge of Excel and have strong analytical skills
• You are fluent in English and have at least B1 level of German

Equal Opportunities & Diversity

We value our diversity and welcome everyone to our team. Regardless of ethnic and social background, religious beliefs, worldview, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental limitations, age, marital status, educational background and nationality. With over 200 employees and 40 different nationalities, we take our values seriously. These include; ownership, growth, integrity, collaboration, customer centricity and inclusion.

About Us

We dare to design the future of payments, together. Born in the heart of Berlin’s fintech hub, Ratepay has passionately crafted tomorrow’s payment solutions for over a decade. Today, we’re proud to be Europe’s leading white-label Buy Now, Pay Later provider, trusted by brands like Eurowings, ZARA, and PUMA. Our success comes from teamwork, openness, and continuous improvement. We value shared goals over egos, fostering a culture of courage, commitment, and warmth. Our dedicated team of 200+ professionals powers the entire payment value chain - from integration to AI-driven risk management and dunning – delivering tailored payment solutions for businesses across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and beyond. At Ratepay, we never stop improving — our products, our processes, and ourselves. Ready to transform commerce payments with us?