German Management Accountant in Guildford

Officeangels; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Study support for accounting studies

Competitive salary and incentives

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Office Angels UK is seeking a German-speaking Management Accountant to join the finance team in a hybrid role in Guildford, Surrey. You will manage financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, and support strategic decision-making.

Fluency in German and English is essential. Proficiency with Zoho, DATEV, and Excel, plus strong analytical skills, will help drive cost control and profitability analysis across the business.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German and English is essential for effective communication within the team and with international stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of financial management principles, including accounts payable, financial accounting, and regulatory compliance.
• Accounting qualifications are desirable but not essential if relevant experience is demonstrated.
• Experience working with various accounting platforms and integrating them into daily operations.
• Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse financial statements, reports, and budgets in both English and German to support business objectives.
• Manage accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Utilise Zoho, DATEV Accounting Software, and Excel to record, reconcile, and monitor financial transactions.
• Oversee financial accounting activities, including ledger management, month-end closing, and compliance with local regulations.
• Support financial management initiatives by providing insights on cost control, profitability analysis, and cash flow forecasting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy.

Skills

German language

English language

Financial management

Analytical skills

Education

Accounting qualifications

Tools

Zoho

DATEV

Excel

Job description

Job Title: German Speaking Management Accountant

Location: Hybrid role in Guildford, Surrey

Salary: £50,000.00 - £60,000.00 per year + study support

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time (Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5:30 pm, 1-hour lunch)

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented German Speaking Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in managing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making processes. Your expertise in financial management, combined with fluency in German, will enable effective communication of complex financial information across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse financial statements, reports, and budgets in both English and German to support business objectives.
• Manage accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Utilise Zoho, DATEV Accounting Software, and Excel to record, reconcile, and monitor financial transactions.
• Oversee financial accounting activities, including ledger management, month-end closing, and compliance with local regulations.
• Support financial management initiatives by providing insights on cost control, profitability analysis, and cash flow forecasting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German and English is essential for effective communication within the team and with international stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of financial management principles, including accounts payable, financial accounting, and regulatory compliance.
• Accounting qualifications are desirable but not essential if relevant experience is demonstrated.
• Experience working with various accounting platforms and integrating them into daily operations.
• Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.

Why Join Our Client?

This role offers an engaging environment within a vibrant team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth! The organisation is committed to excellence and continuous improvement, providing a platform where your expertise will directly impact success.

Perks Include

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Hybrid working model to promote work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Study support for Accounting Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.