Financial Accountant

Scope Ratings; Poznań; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Scope Ratings GmbH is seeking a Senior Specialist - Financial Accounting in Poznań to manage general ledger accounting for three entities in line with German GAAP (HGB). The role focuses on accuracy, timely monthly and annual statements, and intercompany reconciliations.

The candidate should have analytical thinking, independence, and team spirit, with strong Excel and MS Office skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics (Business Central) is advantageous but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Completed education/training as a tax clerk or comparable profession, or certified financial accountant.
• Several years of professional experience in a similar function with knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Analytical, independent, and proactive working style with teamwork and reliability.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel; Dynamics experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct bookkeeping, G/L reconciliation and monitoring of provisions.
• Process all matters related to general ledger accounting.
• Responsible for asset accounting.
• Manage accounting for two additional smaller companies.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations.
• Support automation initiatives and AI-powered improvements to workflows.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Teamwork

Excel

MS Office

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Education

Tax clerk training

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Summary

You are responsible for the general ledger accounting of three companies assigned to you. You will drive forward the quality and effectiveness of our accounting processes and ensure the accurate and timely preparation of monthly and annual financial statements according to German Gaap (HGB).

Duties & Responsibilities

• You will ensure correct bookkeeping, G/L account reconciliation and the monitoring and calculation of provisions
• You will be processing all matters related to general ledger accounting
• You are responsible for asset accounting
• You will also be responsible for managing the accounting of two smaller companies
• You will perform intercompany reconciliations
• You will support side projects focused on enhancing automation processes and driving the adoption of AI-powered solutions to improve operational efficiency and workflows

Professional & Personal Qualifications

• You have completed an education / training as a tax clerk or in a comparable profession or you are a certified financial accountant
• You have several years of professional experience in a similar function and have extensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Your working style is characterised by analytical thinking, an independent way of working and own initiative
• Your ability to work in a team, trustworthiness and commitment is convincing
• You are confident in using MS Office programmes, especially Excel
• Microsoft Dynamics (Business Central) experience is an advantage, but not a requirement
• Fluency in English in addition to German

Pay Band

Senior Specialist - Financial Accounting

Salary Range

• Minimum: 150,000.00 PLN
• Maximum: 259,500.00 PLN

Bonus

Discretionary

Benefits

Scope offers an extensive range of benefits.

Important Note

Please note: For non-EU applicants, a valid work and residence permit is a prerequisite for this job position. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor relocation from outside of the EU at this time.

About Scope Group

With more than 250 employees operating from offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Oslo and Paris, Scope Group is the leading European provider of independent credit ratings, ESG and fund analysis. Based on forward-looking and innovative methodologies, Scope offers a European perspective that contributes to greater diversity of opinion for institutional investors worldwide. Scope Ratings is the largest European credit rating agency, registered in accordance with EU and UK rating agency regulation, offering opinion-driven and non-mechanistic credit risk analysis. Scope ESG Analysis provides tools for analysing and reporting on ESG impact and risk, as well as second-party opinions on green, social and sustainable bonds. Scope Fund Analysis rates more than 10,000 funds and asset managers across all major asset classes. The shareholders of Scope Group include CEO and founder Florian Schoeller and anchor shareholder Stefan Quandt, numerous senior personalities in European finance and industry as well as institutional investors from several European countries. More on www.scopegroup.com

At Scope Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. We embrace people from all backgrounds, regardless of culture, ethnicity and gender. We ensure that our application processes are free from discrimination. By valuing each individual's unique background and perspectives, we strive to create an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute their best. Our dedication to equality and inclusivity reflects our belief that diversity drives innovation and success.