Accounting Clerk

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

30 days of annual leave

Company bike leasing scheme

Regular team events

€100/month pension scheme contribution

Zusammenfassung

A recruitment agency in freight forwarding is seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk in Hamburg or Cologne. The position involves preparing financial accounts, handling payment processes, and acting as the direct contact for accounting and payroll. The ideal candidate has a training as a Tax Clerk with strong responsibilities and excellent language skills. A hybrid work model with flexible hours is offered.

Qualifikationen

• Solid professional knowledge in accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience in cost accounting and knowledge of tax matters.
• Desirable experience in a freight forwarder/logistics organization.

Aufgaben

• Prepare financial accounts and VAT returns for European branches.
• Act as the contact for accounting and payroll matters.
• Handle payment processes and invoicing for all branches.

Kenntnisse

Team player

Flexibility

Strong responsibility

Independent work

Excellent English skills

German fluency

Ausbildung

Training as a Tax Clerk

Tools

DATEV

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

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Salary: €50,000 – €55,000 gross annually

Location: Hamburg or Cologne

Altius Talent is hiring on behalf of an international freight forwarder for the position of Accounting Clerk based in Hamburg or Cologne.

What to Expect

• Financial Accounting: Preparation of financial accounts, including VAT returns, business evaluations, monthly reports, and statistical filings for the European branches.
• Accounting & Payroll: Act as the direct contact for accounting and payroll matters.
• Correspondence: Liaise with agents, clients, service providers, public offices, and authorities in both German and English.
• Payment Processes: Handle dunning procedures, payment transactions, invoicing, and related tasks for all branches in Germany and across Europe.
• Administration: Take on additional administrative responsibilities as required.

Your Profile

• Qualifications: Completed training as a Tax Clerk (Steuerfachangestellte) or a comparable qualification, with solid professional knowledge in accounting and financial reporting.
• Expertise: Experience in cost accounting, reporting to international parent and sister companies, and strong knowledge of corporate, trade, and VAT tax matters.
• Skills: Strong team player with flexibility, a high sense of responsibility, and the ability to work independently.
• IT & Language Skills: Proficient in DATEV and MS Office, with excellent English skills; German fluency required.
• Experience: Working within a freight forwarder/logistics organisation is desirable

What is on Offer:

• Salary - €50,000 to €55,000 depending on experience
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, hybrid work model (home office option), and 30 days of annual leave.
• Additional Benefits:
• Company bike leasing scheme
• Regular team and company events
• €100/month contribution to the company pension scheme

Interested and have the relevant experience? Please apply or contact Jamie Watts on [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Freight and Package Transportation and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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