Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

JAO; Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Meßkirch; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking an experienced Accountant for a temporary role to support their accounting functions. The position involves managing accounting activities, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with finance teams. This fixed-term contract offers competitive benefits, including a salary paid over 13 months and a dynamic work environment.

Leistungen

31 days annual leave

Monthly transport allowance

Monthly sports allowance

Optional health insurance

€1,000 annual training allowance

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years post-A-Level experience required.
• Relevant accounting experience including audit, billing, or controlling.
• Knowledge of GAAP is essential.

Aufgaben

• Manage overall accounting activities and ensure compliance.
• Prepare VAT returns and manage tax issues.
• Coordinate period-end closing activities.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Ausbildung

Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

SAP-FICO

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description: Accountant (Temporary Role)

We partner with Europe to empower and enhance a sustainable energy market. Located in Luxembourg, we host Europe's leading trading platform (e-CAT) for cross-border transmission capacity, auctioning available transmission rights on EU borders on behalf of TSOs.

Since October 1, 2018, JAO has been the Single Allocation Platform (SAP) for European TSOs, providing accounting, contracting, reporting, and project support services.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Accountant for a temporary position to support our accounting functions. Reporting to the Head of Financial Controlling and Accounting, you will collaborate with the Controlling department to manage accounting processes, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role involves supporting team members, training new accountants, and representing the company externally. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, solution-focused, autonomous, and communicative, with excellent English skills.

This fixed-term contract lasts up to 18 months, covering maternity/parental leave.

Key responsibilities

1. Manage overall accounting activities.
2. Collaborate with finance teams, CFO, and external parties.
3. Assess risks, ensure internal controls, and advise on standards.
4. Support internal control compliance and staff development.
5. Process payments, bank transfers, and reconciliations.
6. Handle bookkeeping, fixed assets, prepayments, and accruals.
7. Prepare VAT returns, tax declarations, and manage tax issues.
8. Coordinate period-end closing activities and account reconciliations.
9. Serve as the point of contact for external and internal stakeholders.
10. Participate in financial projects and process improvements.
11. Assist with audits and reconciliation processes.

Candidate profile

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field (minimum 3 years post-A-Level).
• Relevant accounting experience, including audit, billing, or controlling.
• Knowledge of GAAP; SAP-FICO experience is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.
• Open-minded, proactive, and team-oriented.

What we offer

• Salary paid over 13 months.
• 31 days annual leave.
• Up to 40% home office (Lux residents) or 25% (non-residents).
• Monthly transport allowance or parking reimbursement.
• Monthly sports allowance.
• Optional health insurance for employees and families.
• Pension, life, and disability benefits.
• €1,000 annual training allowance.

Join us in a dynamic industry with strict regulations, where you can grow professionally and thrive in a positive environment.

Additional requirement

Under Luxembourg law, successful applicants must provide a criminal record before employment.