Accountant Bilanzbuchhalter (mfd)
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Job Summary
Allow us to introduce ourselves
Hello there! Were Appinio a global market research company that combines an AI-powered insights platform with expert consultancy. On a mission to make the world a little more fact-based we help companies understand how consumers think and make smarter decisions.
We started out in Hamburg back in 2014 but were now humbled to call the world our playground with over 260 employees spread across 13 countries (were remote-first) 2600 international clients delivering research from 190 markets globally.
Want to be a part of the Appinio movement
Here at Appinio we value transparency in our recruitment process and weve created a blog to share what to expect during each step of our journey together:here
Your mission as an Accountant
We are looking for an ambitious and tech-savvyAccountant (m/f/d)to join our this critical role you will be a key driver of our financial integrity and the technical architect of our accounting function.
Your focus will be on ensuring the highest quality in our financial data while actively building a scalable automated accounting ecosystem. Working closely with our Team Lead Accounting you will leverage technology and deep accounting expertise to evolve a cutting-edge global finance function.
You will play a central role in ensuring a fast and clean month-end and year-end close and act as a high-level technical expert for our accounting processes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where your technical expertise has a direct impact on our global scalability.
A few words about the team
Our Accounting team is the financial heartbeat of Appinio. We are a small highly collaborative group that values pragmatism tech-automation and clean data. We believe that modern accounting should be invisible - powered by smart tools like Light DATEV and Lucanet - allowing us to focus on high-level advisory and global expansion.
What youll be doing
- Maintain and optimize the financial ledgers of the Appinio Group ensuring they are 100% accurate compliant and documented to the highest standards
- Work hand-in-hand with the Team Lead Accounting to ensure a fast and clean month-end and year-end close (HGB) for our German entity and support the subsidiaries
- Prepare all necessary documentation and schedules for the annual audits ensuring a smooth and efficient process by acting as a professional internal expert for the auditors
- Actively drive the implementation and optimization of our tool-stack (specifically Light DATEV and Lucanet) to build a truly digital and scalable accounting function
- Act as a technical gatekeeper by reviewing accounting topics ensuring data robustness and finding ways to minimize manual work
- Serve as a technical sparring partner for the Team Lead Accounting on accounting tax and compliance issues
- Support the technical consolidation and international alignment of our subsidiaries (Spain UK US Colombia)
You will thrive in this role if
- You have 3 years of work experience as an Accountant ideally in a fast-paced company
- You have an in-depth understanding of German tax and accounting standards (HGB). Knowledge of IFRS or an advanced degree/qualification in accounting is a significant plus
- You constantly challenge the status quo. You dont just want to do accounting; you want to build systems that automate it. Experience with modern ERP/Accounting tools is essential
- You have a clean-audit mindset and a proven track record of delivering high-quality financial work under tight deadlines
- You are comfortable with DATEV Lucanet and Google Sheets and you enjoy translating financial data into clear structures
- You have a helpful pragmatic approach to problem-solving and enjoy working in a growth-oriented environment
- You have German skills at C2 level (essential for German HGB/Tax) as well as fluency in English
Whats in it for you
- FlexibilityPolicy- Our flexibility policy means there is no hard cap on the number of vacation days you can take
- Temporary work from abroad -If youre based in the EU you can work outside your country of residence for up to 180 days per year
- All the hardware you need andyour own MacBook
- If you are located in Hamburg or Berlin youll get aDeutschland ticketor access to a mobility budget with theNAVIT appto get you to and from the office space
- SubsidisedUrban Sports CluborClassPassmembership based on location
- In caseyoure located in one of the cities where most of our fellow Appinioneers are (Hamburg Berlin Munich London Madrid Barcelona or New York) you can get access to ourCo-working spaces
Additional role details
- This is afully remote position open to candidates based in Germany the UK Portugal the Netherlands and Spain
- This role will report directly to our Team Lead Accounting
Our interview process
- Screening Call with a Talent Acquisition Partner
- Interview with Team Lead Accounting & Case Study Presentation
- Reference Calls
- Executive Interview with our CFO
- Offer
Kind reminder:Please ensure that your application is submitted in English.
This post not only outlines our ideal candidate but also serves as an inspiration for what this role can evolve into. Even if you consider yourself an 80% fit but have a genuine passion for this position we encourage you to apply. Were eager to hear from individuals who share our enthusiasm.
Appinio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
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