Senior Accountant (m/f/d)

Oelschlaeger Aluminium; Bracht; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied role with cross-functional view

Direct communication with CFO

Opportunity to digitise financials

Job summary

Oelschläger Aluminium, based in Brüggen-Bracht, Germany, is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, payroll, and financial reporting. You will work closely with the CFO to maintain controls and digitalise finance processes across production, sales and international aluminium trading.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in German accounting, strong Excel skills, and fluency in German and English, with the ability to collaborate across functions and adapt to an

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of professional experience in German accounting and finance, ideally in an international environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP software is a strong advantage.
• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent German and English language skills.
• Independent, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Entrepreneurial thinking, quality awareness, attention to detail and a willingness to take responsibility.
• Initiative and enjoyment of cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for financial accounting, including payroll accounting.
• Process general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable entries and keep financial data up to date.
• Process payments, reconcile bank accounts and follow up outstanding receivables.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing and independently prepare financial reports, including all accruals, provisions and depreciation.
• Prepare German VAT returns and coordinate foreign reporting obligations.
• Prepare tax documentation and audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and controls.
• Independently digitalise and further develop financial processes and systems.

Skills

German accounting

ERP software (Dynamics 365 BC)

Excel / MS Office

English language

Independent, reliable and flexible

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Excel / Microsoft Office

Job description

Oelschläger produces and distributes aluminium products from Brüggen-Bracht in Germany’s Lower Rhine region for industrial customers throughout Europe, particularly in the steel and chemical industries. We combine many years of production experience with an international metals network and aim to strengthen customer relationships and develop new markets outside Europe.

We are looking for committed people who think ahead, take responsibility and help shape our future. You can expect a personal working environment with direct communication and responsibilities that can grow with the company.

As an Accountant, you will manage day-to-day accounting, support financial reporting and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Working closely with the CFO, you will maintain reliable controls and help develop and digitalise our financial processes and systems.

Your responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for financial accounting, including payroll accounting.
• Process general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable entries and keep financial data up to date.
• Process payments, reconcile bank accounts and follow up outstanding receivables.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing and independently prepare financial reports, including all accruals, provisions and depreciation.
• Prepare German VAT returns and coordinate foreign reporting obligations.
• Prepare tax documentation and audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and controls.
• Independently digitalise and further develop financial processes and systems.

What you bring

• 5–10 years of professional experience in German accounting and finance, ideally also in an international environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP software is a strong advantage.
• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent German and English language skills.
• An independent, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Entrepreneurial thinking, quality awareness, attention to detail and a willingness to take responsibility.
• Initiative and enjoyment of cross-functional collaboration.

What you can expect from us

• A varied role with insights into production, sales and international aluminium trading.
• A personal working environment with direct communication between sales, logistics and materials planning.
• The opportunity to develop specialist knowledge of aluminium products and trading processes.
• Room for your own ideas to improve daily collaboration and processes.