Senior Accountant

Granday Recruitment Associates

München

On-site

EUR 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Opportunity for real responsibilities early on

Entrepreneurial work environment

Job summary

A newly formed professional services group is seeking a Senior Accountant based in Munich. This role offers autonomy in managing accounting operations across multiple entities, ensuring financial accuracy, and contributing to finance function structuring. Ideal candidates have 4-6 years of experience in accounting, strong knowledge of German GAAP, and the ability to work independently. Join at an early stage and help shape the company's finance structure!

Qualifications

4-6 years in accounting or finance, ideally in a start-up or scale-up.
Strong knowledge of German GAAP and local compliance.
Experience managing end-to-end accounting independently.

Responsibilities

Take full ownership of accounting operations across several German entities.
Manage month-end closings, reconciliations, and statutory accounts.
Collaborate with colleagues in different locations.

Skills

Solid experience with DATEV

Excellent command of Excel

Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders

Structured and detail-oriented

Job description

Overview

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Granday Recruitment Associates is happy to work with is a newly created professional services group operating in Germany and Luxembourg, offering a multidisciplinary platform in tax, legal, advisory, regulatory, and transaction services and valuation.

Founded by experienced advisors and entrepreneurs, the ambition of this group is to build a solid and distinctive platform with a clear ambition: to scale quickly and internationally, while maintaining high standards services. They are looking to surround themselves with people who combine technical skills, motivation, and personality - and who want to be part of a dynamic and ambitious journey from the very beginning.

The Role : Senior Accountant

They are looking for an autonomous, technically strong and entrepreneurial Accountant to take full responsibility for the accounting of several operational entities in Germany. Based in Munich, you will manage the day-to-day accounting activities across multiple legal entities and interact regularly with teams located in different German cities, as well as with the Group Finance function based in Luxembourg. You will also liaise with stakeholders in both Germany and Luxembourg, ensuring financial accuracy and contributing to the structuring of a scalable and robust finance function. This role offers the opportunity to join the group at an early stage, take ownership, and grow alongside the business.

Responsibilities

Take full ownership of accounting operations across several German entities
Maintain accurate and timely books - with full technical autonomy
Manage month-end closings, reconciliations, and statutory accounts
Handle VAT returns, tax filings, and compliance tasks in coordination with advisors
Coordinate with payroll providers, banks, and external auditors
Collaborate closely with colleagues in different German locations and the Group Finance team in Luxembourg
Help design and implement processes, internal controls, and reporting frameworks
Support group-level reporting and consolidation initiatives
Contribute to the future structuring of a scalable finance function in Germany

Profile for the Senior Accountant role

Experience

4-6 years in accounting or finance, ideally in a start‑up, scale‑up or fast-moving SME
Strong knowledge of German GAAP, tax and local compliance
Proven ability to operate independently and manage end‑to‑end accounting
Experience with multiple entities or group structures is a plus
Background in accounting firms or audit is appreciated

Skills & Tools

Solid experience with DATEV
Excellent command of Excel and the Microsoft Office suite
Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Structured, detail‑oriented, and rigorous

Mindset

Curious, self‑motivated and eager to take initiative
Comfortable in start‑up environments with evolving priorities
Thrives in an environment where autonomy and results are trusted and rewarded
Ambitious to grow into a larger leadership role as the group scales

Why taking this role ?

Join an entrepreneurial project with strong momentum, at a moment where everything is being built - processes, tools, teams - and where your contribution can truly shape the structure and culture of tomorrow
Take on real responsibilities early on, with the opportunity to build your own team and create efficient, scalable processes
Work directly with entrepreneurs who trust expertise and value autonomy - you'll operate in a pragmatic, no-nonsense environment where performance matters more than hierarchy, and where talent is given room to grow
Competitive compensation, and a rare opportunity to leave your mark on a group in construction

fyi : Granday Recruitment Associates is a luxembourgish recruitment company, in charge of the recruitment of this role.

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