ASAP: Interim Accountant (m/w/d)

Michael Page International; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working model

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page International is seeking an Interim Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for German entities within an international environment. The assignment spans 4-8 months with an immediate start and potential longer-term opportunities.

Responsibilities include month-end close, statutory reporting under HGB, and liaising with auditors. The role requires German (native) and business English, plus strong attention to detail and an ownership mindset.

Qualifikationen

• 2-5 years of accounting experience within Germany-focused finance functions.
• Native German speaker with fluent business English.
• Strong knowledge of German accounting standards (HGB).
• Experience with month-end close and statutory reporting.
• Exposure to audits is highly desirable.
• Hands-on, proactive and ownership-driven mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an international environment.

Aufgaben

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for German legal entities.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare statutory financial statements under HGB.
• Support external audits and liaise with auditors.
• Execute bank reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain fixed asset accounting records.
• Manage invoicing activities and cost allocations.
• Ensure accurate general ledger accounting.
• Support the setup and accounting requirements of new legal entities.
• Collaborate with international finance stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Accounting experience

German language

Business English

HGB knowledge

Month-end close

Statutory reporting

Audits

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

International collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

• Full ownership of German entities in an international setting
• Hybrid model with potential long-term career opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international organisation operating in a fast-paced and innovative industry. Due to a temporary absence within the finance team, they are seeking an Interim Accountant for an initial 4-8 month assignment with an immediate start and potential longer-term opportunities.

Job Description

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for German legal entities
• Perform month-end and year-end closing processes
• Prepare statutory financial statements under HGB
• Support external audits and liaise with auditors
• Execute bank reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
• Maintain fixed asset accounting records
• Manage invoicing activities and cost allocations
• Ensure accurate general ledger accounting
• Support the setup and accounting requirements of new legal entities
• Collaborate with international finance stakeholders

The Successful Applicant

• 2-5 years of accounting experience within Germany-focused finance functions
• Native German speaker with fluent business English
• Strong knowledge of German accounting standards (HGB)
• Experience with month-end close and statutory reporting
• Exposure to audits is highly desirable
• Hands-on, proactive and ownership-driven mindset
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively within an international environment

What's on Offer

• International and collaborative finance environment
• High level of ownership and visibility
• Exposure to multi-country accounting operations
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Fast recruitment process and quick feedback