German-Speaking Interim Senior Accountant

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a leading international professional services organization in its search for an Interim Senior Accountant to join its European Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional with strong German accounting, German GAAP/HGB, and group reporting experience to join a collaborative international environment and support multiple German entities.

Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance teams, you'll be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities, balance sheet reconciliations, bank movements, month-end processes and group reporting, while ensuring the German entities are accurately managed and reporting requirements are met.

Key responsibilities of the Interim Senior Accountant:

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities across multiple German entities
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage bank transactions and payment movements
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare group reporting for the German entities
• Manage general ledger activities, accruals and intercompany transactions
• Support German statutory accounting and reporting requirements
• Ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Work closely with the Financial Controller and wider European finance teams
• Manage multiple priorities across the German entities and ensure reporting requirements are delivered on time
• Provide continuity and support while Vistra recruits for the permanent position

Candidate profile:

• Qualified accountant or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• 5+ years' relevant experience within accounting, financial controllership or a similar environment
• Strong knowledge of German accounting and HGB
• Experience managing accounting activities across multiple German entities
• Experience with group reporting within a multinational or international organization
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation and month-end experience
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• Able to work independently and take ownership from day one
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and reconciliation skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with DATEV and/or SAP would be advantageous
• Experience within financial services, fund administration or corporate services would be advantageous

The role is fully remote, and candidates can be based anywhere in Europe, subject to having the relevant right to work and strong German accounting experience. The position is full-time and requires someone who can start as soon as possible.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion or beliefs, or sexual orientation.