Accounting & Payroll Specialist (F/M/D)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Accounting & Payroll Specialist (F/M/D)

At north.io, we operate a modern, digital finance environment. We are looking for a specialist who will take ownership of operational finance processes, including accounting, payroll preparation, and system-driven workflows. You will work closely with the CFO and the People & Culture Lead, ensuring accurate data, smooth processes, and timely reporting.

Objectives of this Role

Ensure accurate and timely execution of preparatory accounting and payroll processes.
Collaborate with the CFO and P&C Lead on monthly payroll and finance operations.
Support and continuously improve operational finance workflows and reporting structures, including ongoing development of cost center and management reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Execute preparatory accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable.
Manage invoice processing and data preparation for our external tax advisor (DATEV).
Conduct monthly preparatory payroll activities in Personio in close alignment with the People & Culture Lead.
Coordinate and validate all payroll-relevant data such as working hours, contractual and personnel changes.
Support management reporting and continuous finance processes improvement.

Your Profile

Required

Independent and hands‑on working style.
Strong communication skills.
Qualification in accounting, payroll, or finance or equivalent experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Accounting processes (AP/AR, bank, reconciliations)
- Payroll processing, ideally using Personio
Excel skills including pivot tables, lookup functions and data transformation.
High degree of system affinity and readiness to work with digital tools.

Preferred

Experience with tools such as DATEV, Agicap, Circula, TravelPerk, Helu, or similar systems.
Experience in digital finance environments or startups.

Benefits

4‑days‑week: We believe that personal time is the key to success. We value our employees and want to establish a culture of well‑being.
Hybrid Working Model: you can choose to do home office or to work from our office in Kiel. Either way, you will be provided with high‑quality work equipment to meet your needs.
Extended Holidays: 24 days of holidays per year in a 4DWW. We want our employees to have enough time to recharge.

About Us

North.io GmbH is an Ocean Big Data specialist, founded in 2011. We develop cloud‑native SaaS solutions that make complex geospatial and marine data accessible, shareable, and understandable. Our international, English‑speaking team of experts in computer science, geography, geophysics, and big data engineering works at the intersection of science and technology to help customers—from offshore wind and hydrography to defence, security, and public authorities—make informed, data‑driven decisions.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion are part of north.io GmbH values at the highest level. We are an LGTBQ friendly company that offers equal opportunity to everyone. We are committed to hiring people from diverse and unique personal and professional backgrounds. If you identify with these values and are looking to make a huge impact with your work, we would love to hear from you.