Accounting Associate

A Japanese trading house is currently recruiting an Accountant to join their Accounting team in Düsseldorf, Germany.

In this role, you will be responsible for daily accounting operations, accounts receivable/payable management, expense processing, audit support, tax-related reporting, and general accounting duties.

Understanding of Japanese culture and some Japanese language skills would be advantageous.

Employment Details

• TYPE: Permanent, full-time
• 6-month probation period (full-time, office‑based)
• After probation, hybrid working with 2 days at home
• WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Thursday 9:00–17:15, Friday 9:00–16:00)
• SALARY: EUR 46,000–EUR 50,000 depending on experience (benefits included)
• START: ASAP

Accountant Main Responsibilities

• Entering customer and vendor information into the system
• Arranging payments to vendors
• Reconciling accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Reviewing and processing employee and representative office expense reports
• Supporting statutory, tax, and internal audits
• Supporting group consolidation work
• Supporting VAT returns, VAT reconciliation, and other tax-related reports
• Balance confirmations with intercompany entities and third parties
• Assisting with general accounting matters
• Payroll calculation is outsourced
• Corporate tax calculation is also outsourced

Accountant Ideal Candidate

• Accounting experience (junior to associate level acceptable)
• Business‑level fluency in English
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Experience with Microsoft NAV / Business Central (or other major ERP systems)
• Experience with VAT returns, reconciliation, Bundesbank/tax reporting (e.g., Z5/Z4/ZM reports)
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and time‑management skills

When contacting us, please include the job reference number (Ref: KM46942) at the top of your message.

We will contact you within two business days if your application is successful.

We may consider applications from people on Working Holiday and graduate visas, depending on their experience.