Financial Accountant - German Speaker

BeautyHealth; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global beauty company in the City Of London is seeking a Financial Accountant - German Speaker to manage financial accounting, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of accounting experience and proficiency in both English and German. Key responsibilities include overseeing month-end close processes and preparing financial statements in compliance with IFRS. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a thriving sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a Finance Manager or Controller role.
• Experience preparing UK statutory accounts and managing audits.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance (VAT, Corporation Tax).

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of financial accounting, reporting, and compliance.
• Prepare and submit monthly financial statements in compliance with IFRS and US GAAP.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in English and German

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong MS Excel skills

Education

BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

About Us

Hydrafacial is a global category‑creating company focused on bringing innovative products to market and delivering beauty health experiences by reinventing our consumer's relationship with their skin, their bodies and their self‑confidence. Every person here is a key player in our success. We are firm believers in making the little things count each day so the big things will follow. If this sounds like you, come check us out! This is the perfect opportunity to work with some of the best leaders in the industry while you gain the global and strategic experience to add to your professional toolbox.

Job Description

The Financial Accountant - German Speaker will be responsible for managing all aspects of financial accounting, reporting, and compliance. This role will ensure accurate financial reporting, support statutory and maintain strong internal controls, while partnering closely with the US finance team and local advisors.

Bilingual proficiency in English and German is a key requirement.

What you’ll do

• Work with the Transaction Controller, who manages the EMEA Shared Service Centre, to ensure the day‑to‑day financial accounting transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and submit monthly financial statements in compliance with IFRS and US GAAP.
• Oversee the preparation of the annual statutory accounts and manage the group and local year‑end audit processes.
• Support the Tax Department’s compliance and statutory requirements, including VAT returns, Corporation Tax, and other local filings.
• Maintain and monitor internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other local partners.
• Partner with the US Controllership team to provide information and support on all financial matters.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the finance operations.
• Support ad‑hoc finance projects as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience/Skills/Education

Required:

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2+ years in a similar Finance Manager or Controller role.
• Proficiency in both English and German is essential for this role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS.
• Experience preparing UK statutory accounts and managing audits.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance (VAT, Corporation Tax).
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented approach with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, ideally NetSuite.
• Strong MS Excel skills.

Preferred

• Experience within a multinational organization.
• Exposure to SOX compliance.
• Experience in the beauty, aesthetics, or retail industry.

Equal Opportunity

Hydrafacial is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. We are committed to working with and providing accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

Hydrafacial does not accept unsolicited assistance or resumes/CVs from third‑party search firms. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral or CV/resume submitted by a search firm to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement.