Financial Accountant (German Speaking) - Retail

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global beauty brand is seeking a German-speaking Financial Accountant to oversee financial transactions and compliance, primarily remote. The ideal candidate must have strong financial accounting experience and be fluent in German and English. This role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 along with a flexible working setup. Join a dynamic finance team shaping the future of the beauty industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working with remote-first setup

Opportunity to work with a listed global brand

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in German and English.
• Strong experience in financial accounting required.
• Solid understanding of IFRS expected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial accounting transactions.
• Prepare and submit monthly financial statements.
• Manage the group and local year-end audit processes.
• Oversee VAT returns and Corporation Tax filings.

Skills

Fluency in German and English

Strong experience in financial accounting

Solid understanding of IFRS

Ability to work independently

Deadline management

Job description

Your new company

An internationally renowned, listed beauty brand is seeking a German-speaking Financial Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. With a strong global presence and a reputation for innovation and excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a business that's shaping the future of the beauty industry. must be able to join within 4 weeks' notice Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll be responsible for financial reporting and compliance across the German entity. You'll play a key role in month-end and year-end close processes, liaise with auditors, and ensure alignment with both IFRS and US GAAP. This is a mostly remote role, with occasional travel to the London office.

What you'll do

Key duties include:

• Oversee day-to-day financial accounting transactions
• 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
• VAT returns, Corporation Tax, and other local filings
• Maintain and monitor internal controls and SOX compliance
• Liaise with external auditors and tax teams
• Process improvements & ad hoc projects

What you'll need to succeed

• Fluency in German and English
• Strong experience in financial accounting
• Solid understanding of IFRS (US GAAP or German GAAP advantageous)
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
• Availability to start within 4 weeks

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £65,000
• Flexible working with remote-first setup (need to be able to travel into London office occasionally)
• Opportunity to work with a listed global brand
• Exposure to international finance operations
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date CV or contact Tahlia Duff at Hays for more information.

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