German-Speaking Accounting Clerk

Ignite; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 48.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

6 home-office days per month

Health & wellbeing benefits

Training opportunities

Zusammenfassung

The ideal candidate has a commercial apprenticeship or equivalent, at least 2 years of accounting experience, SAP FI proficiency and strong Excel skills, German at C2 and English at B1, and a proactive, precise, team-oriented approach.

Qualifikationen

• Must have completed commercial apprenticeship or equivalent accounting qualification.
• At least 2 years of hands-on accounting experience (AR, AP, GL).
• Proficiency in SAP FI and advanced MS Office, especially Excel.
• Native/Fluent German (C2) and good business English (B1).

Aufgaben

• Manage accounts receivable including proactive follow-ups with customers and freight forwarders.
• Process accounts payable: code, post invoices, and run payments.
• Post daily bank transactions and reconcile sub-ledgers (AR, AP, GL).
• Prepare, verify, and post intercompany recharges within the group.
• Support monthly and year-end closings and assist with reporting and analysis.

Kenntnisse

SAP FI

MS Office

German C2

English B1

Phone skills

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Commercial apprenticeship (e.g., Steuerfachangestellte/r)

Tools

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Hamburg (HafenCity), Germany

| Work Model: Hybrid (up to 6 home-office days per month)

| Employment Type: Full-time

| Salary: €48,000 – €55,000 p.a.

About the Company

We are an established, internationally operating logistics company with over 25 years of tradition in Hamburg. As part of a globally networked group, we connect markets through maritime expertise, reliability, and premium service. We deliver efficient transport solutions and handle every shipment with responsibility, competence, and high team spirit.

To strengthen our finance team in Hamburg's vibrant HafenCity, we are looking for a dedicated German-Speaking Accounting Clerk (f/m/d).

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

In this dynamic role, you will take ownership of daily accounting processes while collaborating closely with operational departments:

• Accounts Receivable & Dunning: Manage accounts receivable, including proactive telephone follow-ups with customers and freight forwarders regarding open invoices and cash collection.
• Accounts Payable: Check, code, and post incoming vendor invoices and handle payment runs.
• Banking & General Ledger: Post daily bank transactions, handle cash accounts, and reconcile sub-ledgers (AR, AP, fixed assets).
• Intercompany Accounting: Prepare, verify, and post intercompany recharges within the corporate group.
• Month-End & Year-End Closings: Support the monthly and annual financial closing processes and assist with financial reporting and analysis.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Requirements (Must-Haves):

• Education: Completed commercial apprenticeship (e.g., Steuerfachangestellte/r, Finanzbuchhalter/in) or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of hands-on accounting experience (covering AR, AP, and general ledger).
• Software Skills: Proficiency in SAP FI and advanced MS Office skills (especially Excel functions and pivot tables).
• Languages: Native/Fluent German (C2 level required) and good business English (B1 level).
• Communication: Strong phone skills and confidence in contacting customers regarding overdue payments.
• Work Style: Independent, analytical, precise, and team-oriented.
• Location: Commutable distance to the Hamburg office (maximum 1-hour commute; full remote work is not available).

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience within the shipping, freight forwarding, or logistics industry.
• Exposure to intercompany transactions and foreign currencies.
• Interest in digitalizing financial workflows.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: Base salary of €48,000 – €55,000 gross p.a. (based on experience).
• Financial Benefits: Employer subsidies for capital-forming benefits (VWL), travel allowance, JobRad, and a 20% employer contribution to the company pension plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model allowing up to 6 home-office days per month (max. 2 days per week).
• Health & Wellbeing: EGYM Wellpass corporate fitness access, plus complimentary office drinks and fresh fruit.
• Growth & Culture: Comprehensive training and continuous development opportunities, alongside a vibrant, collaborative culture with regular company events (summer parties, Christmas events, and tradition trips).