Accountant, Buchhalter

Jobtailor; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jobtailor is looking for an experienced accounting professional to independently manage bookkeeping under HGB for Germany and international entities, based in Barcelona. You will handle AR/AP, monthly closes, VAT filings, year-end support, and collaborate with auditors, leveraging SAP Business One and Excel.

Fluency in German and English is required, with eligibility to work in Spain. Join a team operating in the IT/software sector, focusing on digitising processes and cross-functional

Formación

• Accounting qualifications including Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK) or a Bachelor's/Master’s in Accounting
• At least 3 years of accounting experience in IT/software/cloud sectors
• Strong knowledge of German HGB and EU VAT law
• Experience with accruals, reconciliations, VAT, and year-end close
• Proficient with SAP Business One and MS Excel; Google Sheets a plus
• Fluent German with excellent written and spoken English

Responsabilidades

• Independently manage ongoing bookkeeping under German GAAP (HGB) for German and international entities
• Handle accounts receivable and payable: invoicing, payments, and collections
• Support monthly close, including accruals, deferrals, and account reconciliations
• Prepare and file VAT returns and other tax filings (e.g. EC Sales Lists, OSS)
• Support year-end close, tax audits, and collaboration with auditors and tax advisors
• Help optimise and digitise processes within the SAP ERP system
• Coordinate with other teams (e.g. Procurement, Legal, Controlling)

Conocimientos

Fluent German

Excellent English

Educación

Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK) or accounting degree

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting

Herramientas

SAP Business One

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

• Independently manage ongoing bookkeeping under German GAAP (HGB) for German and international entities
• Handle accounts receivable and payable: invoicing, payments, and collections
• Support monthly close, including accruals, deferrals, and account reconciliations
• Prepare and file VAT returns and other tax filings (e.g. EC Sales Lists, OSS)
• Support year-end close, tax audits, and collaboration with auditors and tax advisors
• Help optimise and digitise processes within the SAP ERP system
• Coordinate with other teams (e.g. Procurement, Legal, Controlling)

Qualifications

• A completed commercial apprenticeship plus certification as a Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK) and/or a comparable qualification, e.g. a relevant degree (Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting)
• At least 3 years of accounting experience in the IT/software/cloud sector; experience in an international setting is a plus
• Strong knowledge of German commercial law (HGB) and EU VAT law
• Experience with accruals, reconciliations, VAT, and supporting year-end close and audits
• Confident with accounting software (SAP Business One) and MS Excel; experience with Google Sheets and other tools is a plus
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable, as well as working with tax advisors and auditors, is a plus
• A careful, structured, and self-directed way of working
• Fluent German and excellent written and spoken English (English is our company language)
• Eligibility to work in Spain