Senior Accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d)

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

About Appinio

Appinio is a global market research company that combines an AI-powered insights platform with expert consultancy. The company helps clients understand consumer behavior and drive smarter decisions.

Founded in Hamburg in 2014, Appinio now operates worldwide with over 260 employees in 13 countries . The company serves more than 2,600 international clients and provides research across 190 markets.

Your mission as a Senior Accountant (m/f/d)

The Senior Accountant will be a key driver of financial integrity and the technical architect of the accounting function. The role focuses on ensuring the highest quality in financial data and building a scalable, automated accounting ecosystem. Working closely with the Team Lead Accounting, the candidate will leverage technology and deep accounting expertise to evolve a cutting‑edge global finance function.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize the financial ledgers of the Appinio Group, ensuring they are accurate, compliant, and documented to the highest standards.
• Collaborate with the Team Lead Accounting to achieve a fast and clean month‑end and year‑end close (HGB) for the German entity and support subsidiaries.
• Prepare all necessary documentation and schedules for annual audits, acting as the internal expert for auditors.
• Drive the implementation and optimization of the tool stack (Light, DATEV, Lucanet) to build a truly digital and scalable accounting function.
• Act as a technical gatekeeper, reviewing accounting topics to ensure data robustness and minimise 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 subsidiaries in Spain, the UK, the US, and Colombia.

Requirements

• 5+ years of work experience in a 'Big 4' environment or a high‑stakes accounting role in a fast‑paced company.
• In-depth understanding of German tax and accounting standards (HGB); knowledge of IFRS or an advanced accounting qualification is a plus.
• A mindset that challenges the status quo and experience building systems that automate accounting tasks; expertise in modern ERP/accounting tools is essential.
• A proven track record of delivering high‑quality financial work under tight deadlines.
• Comfortable using DATEV, Lucanet and Google Sheets, and translating financial data into clear structures.
• German language skills at C2 level (essential for HGB/Tax) and fluency in English.

Benefits

• Flexibility policy – no hard cap on vacation days.
• Temporary work from abroad up to 180 days per year for EU residents.
• Company hardware and personal MacBook.
• For Hamburg or Berlin residents, a Deutschland ticket or a mobility budget with the NAVIT app.
• Subsidised Urban Sports Club or ClassPass membership.
• Access to co‑working spaces in key cities (Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, London, Madrid, Barcelona, New York) for remote workers.
• Fully remote position open to candidates based in Germany, the UK, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Spain.

Additional Information

Applicants must submit their application in English.

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.