Graduate Trainee Accountant (German Speaking)

Axada Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Inclusive team building events

Flexible remote working options

Job summary

A boutique accounting firm in the UK is looking for a Graduate Trainee Accountant to support its Tax and Accounting team. This role involves ensuring tax compliance, assisting with bookkeeping, and participating in advisory projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance or Business, strong attention to detail, and fluency in German. The position offers remote and hybrid working options, along with an attractive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German is required.
• Results driven with strong teamwork and communication skills.
• High level of numerical and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting and tax compliance efforts.
• Assist with practice administration tasks.
• Conduct AML checks and due diligence on new clients.

Skills

Strong teamwork and communication skills

High level of numerical and analytical ability

Fluency in German

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Finance or Business

Job description

Graduate Trainee Accountant (German Speaking)

Axada is a boutique accounting and tax advisory firm serving global businesses, with a strong focus on clients in the DACH region. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our expanding team at a crucial time. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while maintaining regular team collaboration.

The role

You will be joining our Tax and Accounting team, where you will play a key role in ensuring timely tax compliance, including handling monthly payrolls and quarterly VAT returns. Additionally, you will assist with bookkeeping, management accounts, and provide support on advisory work.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support accounting and tax compliance efforts, ensuring timely completion of monthly management accounts, year‑end statutory accounts, and VAT advice and filing.
• Assist with practice administration tasks.
• Participate in meetings and other events.
• Conduct AML checks and due diligence on new clients.
• Support the onboarding of new clients.
• Assist with research for tax advisory projects.

About you

• Results driven with strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Preference for Finance or Business graduates.
• High level of numerical and analytical ability.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Fluency in German is required.

Why Axada?

• Join a friendly, supportive, diverse & international team.
• Enjoy a variety of work and projects everyday.
• Remote & hybrid working.
• Inclusive team building events.
• Open, inclusive and supportive culture, bring your ideas and suggestions.
• Attractive benefits package.
• Recognised in the industry, multiple‑time finalists at the Tolley’s Taxation Awards for Best Employer and Best International Tax Team.