Accounting Associate

Centre People Appointments; Köln, Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 46.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accountant for a permanent full-time position in Düsseldorf, Germany. Responsibilities include posting invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting audits. Candidates should have accounting experience and business-level English proficiency. The role offers a salary of EUR 46,000–EUR 50,000 and hybrid working options after a probation period.

Qualifikationen

• Accounting experience (junior to associate level acceptable).
• Business-level fluency in English.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.

Aufgaben

• Entering customer and vendor information into the system.
• Posting invoices (purchases, expenses).
• Arranging payments to vendors.
• Reconciling accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Monitoring accounts receivable collection.
• Reviewing and processing employee and representative office expense reports.
• Supporting statutory, tax, and internal audits.
• Supporting group consolidation work.
• Supporting VAT returns and VAT reconciliation.
• Balance confirmations with intercompany entities and third parties.
• Assisting with general accounting matters.

Kenntnisse

Accounting experience

Business-level fluency in English

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Tools

Microsoft NAV / Business Central

Jobbeschreibung

KM46942

TYPE: Permanent, full-time

6-month probation period (full-time, office-based)

After probation, hybrid working with 2 days at home

WORKING HOURS:

37.5 hours per week (Monday–Thursday 9 : 00–17 : 15, Friday 9 : 00–16 : 00)

SALARY:

EUR 46,000–EUR 50,000 depending on experience (benefits included)

START: ASAP

LOCATION: Düsseldorf, Germany

Accountant Main Responsibilities

• Entering customer and vendor information into the system
• Posting invoices (purchases, expenses)
• Arranging payments to vendors
• Reconciling accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Monitoring accounts receivable collection
• Reviewing and processing employee and representative office expense reports
• Supporting statutory, tax, and internal audits
• Supporting group consolidation work
• Supporting VAT returns, VAT reconciliation, and other tax-related reports
• Balance confirmations with intercompany entities and third parties
• Assisting with general accounting matters

Payroll calculation is outsourced

Corporate tax calculation is also outsourced

Accountant Ideal Candidate

• Accounting experience (junior to associate level acceptable)
• Business-level fluency in English
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Experience with Microsoft NAV / Business Central (or other major ERP systems)
• Experience with VAT returns, reconciliation, Bundesbank / tax reporting (e.g., Z5 / Z4 / ZM reports)
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and time management skills

We may consider applications from people on Working holiday and graduate visas, depending on their experience.