Accountant - Fluent German Speaking

CMA Recruitment Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a German speaking Accountant for a 15-month fixed-term contract in the United Kingdom. The role involves full month-end ownership, preparation of monthly reports, and collaboration with payroll and HR. The ideal candidate should be a qualified accountant with strong month-end accounting experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers benefits including hybrid working and free parking.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Free parking

Qualifications

• Fluent in German is essential for this role.
• Experience with month-end accounting required.
• Attention to detail and strong Excel skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Full month-end ownership including P&L management.
• Preparing monthly reports and supporting schedules.
• Completing balance sheet and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Fluent German speaking

Strong month-end accounting experience

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified or qualified by experience accountant

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be working with a highly successful organisation to recruit a German speaking Accountant for a 15‑month fixed‑term contract to cover maternity leave. This role offers a broad blend of management accounting, payroll, VAT, reconciliations, and month‑end responsibilities, ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys ownership and variety.

As a key part of the finance team, you will take responsibility for core P&L areas, monthly reporting, and providing accurate and timely financial information to support business decision‑making.

What will the Accountant role involve?

• Full month‑end ownership including P&L management (staff costs & overheads), journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, variance analysis and commentary
• Reviewing P&L entries, reclassifying costs where required, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across all areas
• Preparing monthly reports including T&E, FX revaluations, supporting schedules and assisting with overall month‑end deadlines
• Payroll and HR support including payroll journals, payment preparation, maintaining salary databases and producing headcount reports
• Completing balance sheet and bank reconciliations, supporting audits, and assisting the Finance Assistant with AP queries

Suitable Candidate for the Accountant vacancy

• Fluent German speaking
• Qualified or qualified by experience accountant
• Strong month‑end accounting experience including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Confident producing P&L commentary and variance analysis
• Strong Excel skills and good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative working style

Additional benefits and information for the Accountant (FTC) role

• Hybrid working
• Free parking

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