Commercial Accountant

Our client creates spaces where innovative and ambitious tech companies thrive. With locations in London and Berlin, these spaces foster communities built to inspire and support their members.

Their buildings are designed to adapt to the needs of future-facing members, with development programs to nurture teams, and event spaces filled with inspiring programmes.

They are seeking a Commercial Accountant to join their Berlin team. The role reports to the Finance Director based in London.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Managing the three German GmbHs.
• Providing comprehensive financial reporting to the UK HQ.
• Owning the building cost budget and forecast, and working with the Head of Operations to enhance financial performance.
• Supporting the events team to drive revenue and ensure proper booking of revenues and costs.
• Bookkeeping in Datev and ensuring accurate monthly VAT returns in partnership with the external Tax Advisor.
• Supporting the wider finance department and ad hoc requirements of the German HQ team.
• Preparing all necessary reports and submissions to regulatory bodies.

Key Tasks

• Managing budgets and forecasts for building costs and event revenues.
• Preparing and filing VAT returns.
• Carrying out month-end closing, including P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Processing payroll for all German-based employees.
• Supporting the external tax advisor in preparing year-end accounts.
• Reviewing bookkeeping and processing payments as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or equivalent (Qualified by experience).
• Expertise in Datev, capable of independently filing VAT returns and collaborating with tax advisors.
• Ability to assist in statutory accounts production under German GAAP.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, Wirtschaftsprüfer, with 1+ years post-qualification experience.
• Optional: audit experience in property or small to medium enterprises.
• Attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Familiarity with finance systems (Xero, MS Office, Mac).
• Strong communication skills, empathy, and passion.
• Maturity to manage payroll and support HR matters.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Fluent in German and English.
• Detail-oriented with strategic awareness.
• Influential in system implementations.

What’s In It for You?

• 30 vacation days plus all public holidays in Berlin.
• Life-Leave up to 5 days for personal events.
• Beautiful workspace in Kreuzberg with local food options.
• Office-first culture with flexible remote work options.
• Learning and development programs, including German classes.
• BVG ticket contributions, pension plan, social events, onsite yoga, gym discounts, and bike repair discounts.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. They do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, background, age, or disability.

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