General Ledger Accountant (m/f/d)

Taschen; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A family-owned international company in Cologne is seeking an experienced accountant to handle day-to-day operations, prepare financial statements, and optimize internal processes. Candidates should have a degree in Business Administration, strong expertise in HGB accounting, and be fluent in English. The role offers flexibility with options for remote work and a creative company culture.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Team-friendly environment

Office in the heart of Cologne

Qualifikationen

• Professional experience in accounting focused on HGB.
• Strong numerical understanding and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English with German; Italian is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Handle day-to-day accounting operations independently.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB.
• Support management with budgeting and forecasting.

Kenntnisse

Accounting

Communication

Teamwork

Numerical understanding

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration or comparable

Tools

MS Dynamics 365 Business Central

MS Excel

Microsoft Office programs

Jobbeschreibung

Your tasks

• Independent handling of day-to-day accounting operations
• Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB
• Participation in the preparation of the annual consolidated financial statement
• Preparation of VAT returns, statistical reports, and assistance with tax declarations
• Point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and authorities
• Development and optimization of internal processes and controls
• Support for management in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting

Your profile

• Completed degree in Business Administration or a comparable commercial education with a focus on accounting
• Professional experience in accounting with a focus on HGB
• Strong numerical understanding, quick comprehension, and high level of accuracy
• Structured, solution-oriented, and independent way of working
• High level of commitment, strong communication and teamwork skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English, German, Italian is a plus
• Ideally, experience with MS Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office programs

We offer

• A creative and international working environment with established systems and tools in a dynamic family-owned company
• An open corporate culture with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
• Flexible working hours with the option to work from home
• A permanent full-time position
• An office in the heart of Cologne in a listed Art Nouveau building with a great atmosphere and an excellent cafeteria alternatively in our new office in the center of Milan, Italy