Finance Administrator – (German Speaker)

The Hoffman Agency; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Administrator fluent in German and English to join their dynamic Finance team in London. This hybrid role involves handling transactional finance tasks, collaborating with international teams, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong bookkeeping experience. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive culture, where you can take ownership of your career and make a meaningful impact on the team. If you're passionate about finance and enjoy problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Matched pension contributions

Company paid insurance benefits

Happy Fridays

Well-being allowance

Headspace app subscription

Ecologi subscription

Volunteer day

Professional development allowance

Paid sabbaticals after 4 years

Qualifications

• Fluent in German and English, with experience in finance administration.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Process sales and purchase invoices, and manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure compliance with UK and German tax regulations.

Skills

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Attention to detail

Self-starter mentality

Excellent communication skills

Education

Experience in bookkeeping or finance administration

Understanding of German accounting and tax practices

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Job Openings Finance Administrator – (German Speaker)

You have a passion for process and like to solve problems

As we continue to expand, we are looking for a fluent German-speaking Finance Administrator to join our Finance team in London. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable handling transactional finance tasks whilst also collaborating with members of our team in the UK, France and Germany, as well as external partners such as our Accountants in Germany.

The Plot Thickens: Job Description

• Transactional Finance: Process sales invoices, purchase invoices, expense claims, and credit card transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Bank Reconciliations: Ensure all bank transactions are recorded and reconciled in a timely manner.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage payments to suppliers and track outstanding invoices.
• Liaison with German Tax Accountants: Work closely with our external accountants in Germany to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
• VAT & Tax Compliance: Support VAT return preparation, ensuring compliance with UK and German regulations.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing financial summaries and month-end reconciliations.
• Ad-hoc Finance Support: Take ownership of various finance-related administrative tasks and assist with audits and process improvements.

The Hero’s Background: Qualifications

• Fluent in German and English (both written and spoken).
• Experience in bookkeeping or finance administration, ideally within an agency or SME environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software (experience in Sage 50 would be an advantage).
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of German accounting and tax practices is highly desirable.
• Self-starter mentality: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in liaising with teams across different countries and at all levels.

About Us

We're an integrated communications consultancy that specializes in solving hard problems—the tougher, the better—for tech companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we’ve established a global infrastructure tuned for the tech industry. Toward this end, we operate offices in Boston, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Munich, Paris, Portland, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Taipei and Tokyo.

We’re a company that values diversity and inclusion. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic.

The Team Culture

Importantly, we’re a collaborative bunch and everyone gets their hands dirty – if you’re after hierarchy, we’re not for you; but if you want to define your own career, come and chat.

The Office

This role is hybrid, with two days in the office and three working from home. We all gather in the office every Wednesday, so we can do our 1:1s, training, meetings and brainstorms face-to-face (it also means that we can nip out for lunches together or a quick drink after work).

Benefits package

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this position, please click Apply Now to learn more and upload your resume.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates from [e-mail] (our HR system).

We’ve worked hard to create a package which is very… us. It’s about the individual.

Of course, there’s the expected: you’ll get 25 days holiday, milestone leave (e.g., wedding leave, a day off for your birthday etc…), matched pension contributions, a competitive salary.

There’s also:

• Company paid insurance benefits - Healthcare cover, Travel Insurance, Life Assurance, Critical Illness cover, Income Protection.
• Happy Fridays - The last Friday of each month is designated as a half-day with the afternoon off for personal time to refresh and recharge.
• Well-being allowance - £250 each year to spend on whatever brings you joy (previous purchases include Glastonbury tickets and a Lego castle).
• Headspace app subscription - for better health and wellbeing.
• Ecologi subscription - making every employee individually climate positive.
• Help @ Hand - Wellbeing and mental health support, including access to free counselling, physio and personal training advice.
• Volunteer day - One paid day off each year to support a charity of your choice.
• Professional development allowance - £500 per person each year for agreed external training courses.
• Internal programme of lunch-and-learn events with in-house specialists and industry experts.
• Paid sabbaticals after 4 years with the agency.

Please note that successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by their first day of employment. Additionally, Hoffman are not engaging with any new recruiters on this search.