German Speaking Tax Specialist

Location: Bamberg Germany (Predominantly On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (2540 hours/week) Permanent

Salary Range:gross per annum (/month depending on experience)

Department: Tax Consulting / Finance

Are you an experienced tax professional looking for a long-term career opportunity in a growing highly collaborative tax firm

We are seeking a dedicated Steuerfachangestellte/r or Steuerfachwirt/in to join a close-knit multi-generational team in this role you will play a pivotal part in shaping accounting and payroll processes managing diverse client portfolios and driving the firms active transition and optimization within DATEV. If you are looking for a role with high autonomy flexible hours and clear ownershipincluding the opportunity to take on a lead role in payrollwe would love to hear from you!

• Financial Accounting & Statements: Prepare full financial accounting (Finanzbuchhaltung) and draft annual financial statements for your assigned small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) client portfolio across diverse industries.
• Payroll Accounting & Ownership: Perform accurate monthly payroll accounting (Lohnbuchhaltung) and optionally step up into a lead role for firm-wide payroll processes and complex payroll topics.
• DATEV Optimization & System Migration: Actively contribute to and co-design the ongoing migration of client mandates and payrolls to DATEV utilizing and optimizing DATEV modules across the practice.
• Client Advisory: Serve as a primary reliable point of contact for clients on day-to-day accounting payroll and financial questions.
• Quality Assurance & Collaboration: Review accounting work of junior colleagues where applicable ensure compliance with official tax deadlines and foster continuous process improvements.
• Optional Mandate Expansion: Opportunity to onboard and manage your own client portfolio if desired directly contributing to the firms growth.

• Education & Qualification: Completed vocational training as a Tax Clerk (Ausbildung als Steuerfachangestellte/r). Advanced training as a Tax Specialist (Steuerfachwirt/in) or Certified Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter/in) is welcomed provided you have a background in tax clerk training.
• DATEV Proficiency: Multi-year hands-on experience using DATEV applications (both accounting and payroll modules).
• Payroll Expertise: Solid practical experience in processing payroll and a strong willingness to handle payroll tasks regularly.
• Language Skills: German fluency at C1 level or higher to communicate effectively with clients team members and authorities.
• On-site Presence: Commitment to predominantly on-site work in Bamberg (ad-hoc work from home available by agreement after onboarding) residing in or within reasonable daily commuting distance to Bamberg.
• Mindset: Strong team spirit collaborative attitude and proactive hands-on mindseta true team player rather than a lone wolf.

• Completed further training as a Steuerfachwirt/in.
• Experience in software migrations process optimization or digital tax office workflows.
• Ambition and capability to assume a functional lead role in the payroll department.
• Ability to bring an existing client portfolio to the firm (optional).

• Attractive Compensation: Competitive annual salary between 36000 and 60000 (gross monthly salary ranging from 3000 to 5000 based on experience and qualification).
• Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: Flexible working schedules from 25 to 40 hours per week generous 30 vacation days per year and ad-hoc home office option after onboarding.
• Long-Term Security: A permanent full-time or part-time contract in a growing established tax office with three tax partners (Berufsangehörige).
• Great Office Culture: A warm family-like environment with a multi-generational team supportive colleagues and regular team events (e.g. summer parties and Christmas celebrations).
• High Degree of Impact: Significant creative freedom to shape DATEV workflows and lead key operational areas.