Accountant / Buchhalter:in (m/w/d)

Ververica GmbH; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Modern tools (SAP, Power BI)

Friendly, international team

Job summary

Ververica GmbH in Barcelona is searching for a structured and reliable Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting tasks. The role includes bookkeeping under German GAAP, handling accounts receivable and payable, and preparing VAT returns for an international SaaS business.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of IT/cloud accounting experience, strong knowledge of German commercial law, and are fluent in German and English. Flexible working hours and a hybrid model are available.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of accounting experience in the IT/software/cloud sector.
• Experience with accruals, reconciliations, VAT, and supporting year-end close.
• Careful, structured, and self-directed way of working.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage ongoing bookkeeping under German GAAP for German and international entities.
• Handle accounts receivable and payable: invoicing, payments, and collections.
• Support month-end close, including accruals, deferrals, and account reconciliations.

Skills

German commercial law (HGB)

EU VAT law

Accounting software (SAP Business One)

MS Excel

Fluent German

Excellent English

Education

Certification as Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK)

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

We're looking for a structured, reliable Accountant (all genders welcome) to take ownership of our day-to-day accounting. This is a hands‑on role covering ongoing bookkeeping, accounts receivable and payable, and the preparation of VAT returns.

You’ll report directly to our Director of Accounting & Finance, who owns overall responsibility for accounting, our ERP system (SAP), and financial close. This position is a great fit if you enjoy precise, detail‑driven work, like running tasks independently, and want to support a growing, international SaaS business.

What you’ll do

• 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)

• 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

• A role with real responsibility, where you’ll have a direct hand in shaping how we work
• A fast‑paced, international environment in an innovative tech company
• Flexible hours and the option to work hybrid
• Modern tools (SAP, Power BI, AI, and more)
• A friendly, international team with a flat structure and open, honest communication