Junior Accountant

Role Overview

Position: Accountant (Accounts Receivable & Payable)
Department: Finance / Accounting
Team Size: 4 colleagues (this role will be the 5th)
Location: Kiefersfelden, Germany (on-site only)
Vacancies: 1

Key Responsibilities

• Process all ongoing business transactions, including balance reconciliation and account clarifications across multiple companies (focus: Germany).
• Enter and post incoming invoices, archive them in the document management system, and initiate invoice verification workflows.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including correct application of VAT (14 UStG) and assignment of appropriate tax codes.
• Set up and monitor automatic accruals and postings.
• Create payment proposals for domestic and international transactions.
• Manage dunning processes, and coordinate with customers, collection agencies, and credit insurers.
• Support internal departments with clarifications and invoice corrections.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Must-Haves:

• 2-3+ years of professional accounting experience
• Solid expertise in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Native-level German language skills
• Full on-site availability in Kiefersfelden

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience in manufacturing or lighting industry
• Younger profile to complement the existing team

Personality Traits:

• Team-oriented and cooperative
• Reliable, detail-focused, and proactive
• Strong sense of ownership

Experience & Education

Minimum 2-3 years in accounting roles
University degree not required, strong hands-on experience highly valued

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: 42,000 48,000 gross p.a.
Bonus: Annual bonus scheme in development
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time (40h/week); part-time possible from 20h (32h negotiable)
Vacation Days: 25 days, rising to 30 after 5 years
Probation Period: 6 months

Perks:

• Deutschlandticket subsidy
• Flexible hours with core time 08:3016:00
• Fridays end at 14:00
• Access to Corporate Benefits platform
• Work in a sustainable, growth-oriented environment

Hiring Process

First Interview
Second Interview
Offer