Germany Finance Accountant | SAP & VAT Specialist

Pelican Recruitment Team; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Mental Wellness Program

22 Days of Paid Vacation

Company-Sponsored Sick Leave

Pension Plan

Reimbursement for Fitness Activities

Contribution to Barcelona BicingScheme

Weekly Delivery of Fresh Fruit

Quarterly Employee Celebration Days

Peer to Peer Recognition Program

Employee discount on Peli products

Job summary

Peli is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to take ownership of the financial integrity of our German operations, partnering with the Finance Director to ensure accurate reporting and smooth day-to-day execution.

You will manage General Accounting in Germany, liaise with auditors and tax advisors, handle vendor invoices and payments, VAT declarations, and provide forecasting and budget contributions, all while communicating fluently in English and German.

Qualifications

• Accounting educational background with 3–5 years of experience in-full accounting cycle.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and German.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the general accounting of our German operations.
• Coordinate with Audit, Accountant and Tax Consultants for Annual Accounts, Company Income Tax calculation and filing and Annual Audit Report.
• Check and process vendor invoices; A/P duties.
• Make accounting entries.
• Manage vendor payments.
• Interact with service providers to ensure efficient operations.
• Handle VAT declarations and INTRASTAT, etc.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, posting, tabulating and typing.
• Communicate with customers regarding order status and product information.
• Maintain records of customer contacts and document requests for action.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting and contribute to budgeting.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

General accounting knowledge

Proactive communicator

Strong organizational skills

Education

Accounting educational background

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peli is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to take ownership of the financial integrity of our German operations, partnering with the Finance Director to ensure accurate reporting and smooth day-to-day execution.

You will manage General Accounting in Germany, liaise with auditors and tax advisors, handle vendor invoices and payments, VAT declarations, and provide forecasting and budget contributions, all while communicating fluently in English and German.