Bookkeeper

BSI Merch GmbH; Berlin; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Welcoming work environment

Monthly team lunches

Social events

Supportive atmosphere

Zusammenfassung

BSI Merch GmbH is seeking a Bookkeeper to join our team onsite in Berlin. This full-time position involves tasks related to bookkeeping, reporting, and financial oversight, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience with German accounting, fluency in English, and preferably German. Experience with Xero and international VAT is a plus. Enjoy a creative work environment with monthly team lunches and a supportive atmosphere in Berlin's vibrant Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district.

Qualifikationen

• Previous experience with German accounting is required.
• English language fluency is required.
• German language fluency is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Experienced with accounting software; Xero experience preferred.
• Experience with international VAT and statutory reporting.
• Solid understanding of financial processes and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Aufgaben

• Perform full-cycle, double-entry bookkeeping up to trial balance.
• Oversee billing and credit control functions.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, handle payroll.
• Manage general accounting functions and ensure financial records accuracy.
• Coordinate with external accountants and regulatory authorities.
• Enhance financial processes and reporting accuracy.

Kenntnisse

German accounting

English fluency

MS Office proficiency

Accounting software (Xero preferred)

International VAT knowledge

Double-entry bookkeeping

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Jobbeschreibung

We're looking for a Bookkeeper to join our team onsite here in Berlin.

Based in London, Berlin & Japan, BSI Merch is a global artist services company helping artists, labels & managers connect with fans through merchandise, e-commerce and creative campaign support.

This is a full-time, 5 days per week position based in our Berlin office (09:00 – 17:00).

Tasks

Main duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Bookkeeping & Reporting: Perform full-cycle, double-entry bookkeeping up to trial balance and assist with year-end accounts preparation.
• Billing & Credit Control: Oversee billing and credit control functions, ensuring timely invoicing, effective debt collection and providing weekly reports on debtors and creditors.
• Tax & Compliance: Prepare, calculate and submit VAT returns, and handle payroll — ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.
• Financial Oversight: Oversee and manage general accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records and systems, including maintenance of accounting records in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Work closely with our external accountants TMO to ensure robust and accurate accounts.
• Liaise with banks, external auditors, advisors and regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes and improve the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Ensure adherence to established filing systems and records retention policies, maintaining compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Perform any other duties that may be required from time to time, contributing to the overall efficiency of the finance team.

Requirements

• Previous experience with German accounting is required
• English language fluency is required
• German language fluency is preferred
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, and experienced with accounting software — Xero experience preferred
• Experience with international VAT and statutory reporting
• Solid understanding of financial processes and double-entry bookkeeping
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across teams and with stakeholders
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Benefits

• A welcoming and creative work environment in our Berlin office, located in the heart of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
• Monthly team lunches and occasional social events
• A supportive, friendly atmosphere where your contributions matter and your growth is encouraged
• Be part of a dynamic artist services & merchandise company working on exciting projects with a passionate team