Financial Accountant

Wolffkran; London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in tower crane manufacturing seeks a skilled accountant to manage financial accounts and reporting. This role involves preparing financial statements, coordinating with management, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, proficiency in SAP, and strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to ongoing innovation and excellence in the construction sector. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting managing different standards.
• Professional training in accounting with additional certification.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial accounts and closing in SAP.
• Coordination with the Managing Director and team as needed.
• Preparation of group financial reporting package in IDL.

Skills

Accounting Standards Management

SAP (R/3, S/4)

Data Analytics

Communication Skills

Process Management

Change Management

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Education

Professional Training in Accounting

Additional Certification

Tools

SAP

IDL

MS Office

Job description

Company Overview

WOLFFKRAN stands for experience and competence in the design, construction, and use of tower cranes. With innovative technology and expertise, the company has significantly contributed to advancements in material handling. Approximately 860 dedicated employees worldwide ensure ongoing innovation and uphold the WOLFF brand, which offers a comprehensive range of trolley jib and luffing jib tower cranes. The cranes are manufactured in Heilbronn and Luckau, Germany, with branch offices across Germany and subsidiaries in Austria, France, Belgium, Norway, Switzerland, Great Britain, Czechia, the USA, and the United Arab Emirates, ensuring close customer support.

With a rental fleet of around 800 tower cranes, WOLFFKRAN is a major provider in this sector, demonstrating flexibility and dynamism as both manufacturer and service provider.

Tasks

1. Preparation of financial accounts and closing in SAP (R/3, S/4)
2. Coordination with the local Managing Director and team as needed
3. Posting for AP, AR, FA, VAT/Intrastat at entity and group levels
4. Payroll reconciliation
5. Preparation of the group financial reporting package in IDL, including relevant notes as per the group accounting manual (similar to IFRS)
6. Preparation of local GAAP financial statements with relevant notes
7. Ongoing review of legal entities’ accounts, ensuring correct and consistent application of the group accounting manual
8. Acting as contact for local and group auditors
9. Preparation of analysis and reviews for management
10. Managing intercompany recharges, correct posting of consolidation entries, and intercompany reconciliation
11. Supporting and acting as backup for the Sr. Manager Group Reporting & Consolidation in preparing the consolidated financials
12. Serving as SAP FI key user as Technical Accountant

Requirements

1. Professional training in accounting with additional certification
2. At least 5 years of recent experience in accounting, managing different standards simultaneously
3. Experience with SAP (nice to have IDL)
4. Proficiency with IT and MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)
5. Languages: Full fluency in English; German fluency is a plus
6. Strong skills in process management, data analytics, communication, and change management; reliable, structured, and efficient