German Speaking Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a German speaking Accountant for a permanent role. This position involves full ownership of month-end processes including P&L management and reporting. Ideal candidates will have strong accounting experience, especially in reconciliations, and must be fluent in German. The role offers a hybrid working model and benefits such as free parking, making it a great opportunity for skilled accountants looking for variety and ownership in their work.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Free parking

Qualifications

• Fluent in German for effective communication.
• Proven track record in month-end accounting and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail coupled with excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own full month-end accounting process including P&L management.
• Prepare detailed monthly reports and assist with deadlines.
• Support payroll processes and maintain salary databases.

Skills

Fluent German

Strong month-end accounting experience

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified or qualified by experience accountant

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be working with a highly successful organisation to recruit a German speaking Accountant on a permanent basis. This role offers a broad blend of management accounting, payroll, VAT, reconciliations, and month-end responsibilities, ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys ownership and variety.

As a key part of the finance team, you will take responsibility for core P&L areas, monthly reporting, and providing accurate and timely financial information to support business decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Full month‑end ownership including P&L management (staff costs and overheads), journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, variance analysis and commentary
• Reviewing P&L entries, reclassifying costs where required, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across all areas
• Preparing monthly reports including T&E, FX revaluations, supporting schedules and assisting with overall month‑end deadlines
• Payroll and HR support including payroll journals, payment preparation, maintaining salary databases and producing headcount reports
• Completing balance sheet and bank reconciliations, supporting audits, and assisting the Finance Assistant with AP queries

Qualifications

• Able to speak fluent German
• Qualified or qualified by experience accountant
• Strong month‑end accounting experience including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Confident producing P&L commentary and variance analysis
• Strong Excel skills and good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative working style

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Free parking

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