Senior Accountant

developrec; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 85,500 - 104,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support financial reporting and cost control in the construction industry. This onsite role offers a salary of up to €95,000 and benefits. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of HGB and German tax regulations, proficiency in accounting software, and fluency in German and English. A competitive work environment and growth opportunities await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Significant accounting experience, preferably in the construction or project-based sector.
• Strong knowledge of HGB and German tax regulations (UStG, EStG).
• Fluency in German (C1/C2) and English (B2/C1).
• Proficiency in SAP, DATEV, Tagetik, or similar accounting software.
• Experience in project cost tracking, financial reporting, and month-end closing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping and manage accounts payable/receivable for construction projects.
• Track project costs and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end closing processes and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure compliance with German tax laws (UStG, EStG).
• Support cost control efforts to maintain financial efficiency in projects.

Skills

Accounting experience

Knowledge of HGB

German tax regulations

Fluency in German

Proficiency in accounting software

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

DATEV

Tagetik

Job description

Senior Accountant

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Head of Global Delivery Centre | Tech Recruitment Partner @ developrec

Senior Accountant – Germany (Onsite) – Up to €95,000 + benefits – Permanent

A leading finance consultancy is seeking an an experienced Senior Accountant to support financial reporting and cost control for ongoing projects within the construction industry.

This role involves bookkeeping, managing accounts payable/receivable, and ensuring compliance with German tax laws. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of HGB (Handelsgesetzbuch) and German tax regulations and is proficient in accounting software such as SAP, DATEV, or similar systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping and manage accounts payable/receivable for construction projects.
• Track project costs and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end closing processes and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure compliance with German tax laws (UStG, EStG).
• Support cost control efforts to maintain financial efficiency in projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure financial data accuracy.
• Utilize accounting software (SAP, DATEV, Tagetik) to manage financial data and reporting.

Key Requirements

• Significant accounting experience, preferably in the construction or project-based sector.
• Strong knowledge of HGB and German tax regulations (UStG, EStG).
• Fluency in German (C1/C2) and English (B2/C1).
• Proficiency in SAP, DATEV, Tagetik, or similar accounting software.
• Experience in project cost tracking, financial reporting, and month-end closing.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working approach.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting, Financial Services, and Construction

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