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

Ratepay; Berlin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ratepay benefits

Job summary

Ratepay in Berlin is seeking an Accountant (m/f/d) to join the Accounting Team and support monthly and annual closings while assisting with audits.

You will own key closing activities, drive accuracy of records under HGB and IFRS, and collaborate across Finance to improve processes and controls. Strong SAP/MS Office skills and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial apprenticeship or equivalent; Bilanzbuchhalter beneficial.
• Several years of accounting experience; project management experience is a plus.
• Familiar with HGB and IFRS; strong SAP and MS Office knowledge.
• Navision experience and VAT knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, provisions, reconciliations, and accounting entries under HGB and IFRS.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of accounting records through analyses, reconciliations, regulatory reporting, and audits.
• Oversee accounts payable processes; coordinate with internal stakeholders and guide day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls and system workflows across Finance and related teams.
• Support tax accounting topics with focus on direct taxes and data reconciliation.

Skills

Numerical proficiency

Analytical skills

SAP

MS Office

Excel

English fluency

German (B1)

Team player

Education

Commercial apprenticeship or equivalent

Bilanzbuchhalter (beneficial)

Tools

Navision (experience)

Navision exposure

Job description

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.

• 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.

Qualifikation

• 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

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.