German Speaking Accounting Specialist

Ignite; Aachen; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tariff-based compensation €60,000–€65,

Job summary

Ignite in Aachen seeks a Senior Accounting Specialist / Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d) to lead the general ledger, monthly and annual statements under HGB, and liquidity management within a tight 3-person finance team.

You will coordinate with the Managing Director, ensuring accurate reporting, tax coordination, and optimized finance workflows in a stable, low-politics environment. Hybrid work with attractive tariff compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have kaufmännische Ausbildung plus official IHK Bilanzbuchhalter credential.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in financial and balance sheet accounting (HGB).
• Deep knowledge of HGB accounting standards and German tax law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, post and close monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under HGB and tax law.
• Support internal leadership with structured financial metrics, reports, and analyses.
• Oversee liquidity planning, cash flow forecasting, and treasury activities.

Skills

HGB accounting

MS Excel

ERP experience

German language (C1)

Education

Commercial apprenticeship + IHK Bilanzbuchhalter

Tools

ProAlpha ERP

Qlik Sense

Job description

Location: Aachen, Germany – Hybrid

Language Requirements: Fluent German (C1+) (English nice-to-have)

Job Title: Senior Accounting Specialist / Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d)

Department: Finance & Accounting

Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours/week) | Permanent (Unbefristet)

About the Role

Are you a certified accounting professional with a sharp eye for detail, strong expertise in HGB financial statements, and a desire to make a direct impact in a close-knit team? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Accounting Specialist / Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d) to join our three-person finance team at our headquarters in Aachen.

In this pivotal, highly visible role, you will work closely with the Managing Director and finance team, taking full ownership of general ledger accounting, monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB, liquidity management, and financial reporting. Working for an established, owner-managed industrial manufacturer with over 125 years of engineering success, you will enjoy a stable, low-politics culture, predictable working hours, and excellent tariff benefits.

Work Setup

Hybrid model (office / home-office by arrangement).

Travel Requirements

0% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Statements & Accounting: Prepare, analyze, and post all ongoing business transactions in full compliance with HGB and tax law requirements. Lead the preparation and closure of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Reporting & Controlling Support: Generate structured financial evaluations, key metrics, and reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Cost & Performance Accounting: Perform cost accounting and support operational controlling to aid strategic management decisions.
• Liquidity & Treasury: Oversee daily liquidity planning, cash flow forecasting, payment execution, and bank management.
• Accounts & Process Management: Supervise accounts receivable/payable and dunning processes while continuously evaluating and optimizing finance workflows.
• Audit & Tax Coordination: Serve as a primary contact for tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

Your Profile

Must-Haves

• Qualifications: Commercial apprenticeship (kaufmännische Ausbildung) combined with an official IHK Certified Accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter credential (or equivalent certified accounting qualification).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in financial and balance sheet accounting (HGB) within a medium-sized enterprise or industrial environment.
• Tax & Financial Expertise: Deep knowledge of HGB accounting standards, German tax law, reporting, cost accounting, and liquidity forecasting.
• IT & Systems: Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas) and proven experience working with modern ERP systems.
• Language Skills: Fluent German (C1 level minimum, written and spoken).

Nice-to-Haves

• Practical experience with ProAlpha ERP and/or business intelligence tools like Qlik Sense.
• Working knowledge or fluency in English.
• Professional background in industrial manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or plant construction.

Personality & Work Style

• Highly structured, analytical, and numbers-driven with a meticulous commitment to accuracy.
• Proactive, accountable, and capable of working independently while functioning as a reliable team player.

What We Offer

• Attractive Tariff Compensation: €60,000 – €65,000 gross / year (IG Metall NRW Tariff - EG11) + comprehensive collective bargaining bonuses (Christmas bonus, vacation allowance, T-ZUG payments, and transformation bonuses).
• Outstanding Work-Life Balance: 35-hour workweek with guaranteed no evening or weekend work, clear core hours (Mon–Thu 09:00–14:00, Fri 09:00–12:00) with flexible Gleitzeit, and 30 days of paid vacation per year.
• Flexibility & Perks: Flexible hybrid work options, free on-site employee parking, and subsidized corporate fitness membership (Urban Sports Club).
• Culture & Development: Direct reporting line to executive management within a small 3-person finance team, flat hierarchies, low-politics environment, and fully covered continuous training programs.