Senior Accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d)

Appinio is a global market research company that combines an AI‑powered insights platform with expert consultancy to help companies understand how consumers think and make smarter decisions.

Since 2014, we’ve grown to over 260 employees across 13 countries , with more than 2,600 international clients and research from over 190 markets worldwide.

Senior Accountant (m/f/d)

We are looking for an ambitious and tech‑savvy Senior Accountant to join our team. In this critical role you will drive our financial integrity and be the technical architect of our accounting function. Working closely with our Team Lead Accounting, you will leverage technology and deep accounting expertise to evolve a cutting‑edge global finance function.

What you’ll be doing

• Maintain and optimize the financial ledgers of the Appinio Group, ensuring they are 100% accurate, compliant, and documented to the highest standards
• Work hand‑in‑hand with the Team Lead Accounting to ensure a fast and clean month‑end and year‑end close (HGB) for our German entity and support the subsidiaries
• Prepare all necessary documentation and schedules for the annual audits, ensuring a smooth and efficient process by acting as a professional internal expert for the auditors
• Actively drive the implementation and optimization of our tool‑stack (specifically Light, DATEV, and Lucanet) to build a truly digital and scalable accounting function
• Act as a technical gatekeeper by reviewing accounting topics, ensuring data robustness, and finding ways to 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 our subsidiaries (Spain, UK, US, Colombia)

You will thrive in this role if

• You have 5+ years of work experience in a Big 4 environment or a high‑stakes accounting role in a fast‑paced company
• You have an in‑depth understanding of German tax and accounting standards (HGB) . Knowledge of IFRS or an advanced degree/qualification in accounting is a significant plus
• You constantly challenge the status quo and want to build systems that automate accounting. Experience with modern ERP/Accounting tools is essential
• You have a "clean‑audit" mindset and a proven track record of delivering high‑quality financial work under tight deadlines
• You are comfortable with DATEV , Lucanet, and Google Sheets, and you enjoy translating financial data into clear structures
• You have a helpful, pragmatic approach to problem‑solving and enjoy working in a growth‑oriented environment
• You have German skills at C2 level (essential for German HGB/Tax) as well as fluency in English

What’s in it for you?

• Flexibility Policy – no hard cap on vacation days
• Temporary work from abroad: if you’re based in the EU, you can work outside your country of residence for up to 180 days per year
• All the hardware you need and your own MacBook
• If you are located in Hamburg or Berlin, you’ll receive a Deutschland ticket or a mobility budget with the NAVIT app to get you to and from the office space
• Subsidised Urban Sports Club or ClassPass membership based on location
• If you’re located in one of the cities where most of our Appinioneers work (Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, London, Madrid, Barcelona, or New York), you can access our Co‑working spaces
• This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in Germany, the UK, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Spain
• This role will report directly to our Team Lead Accounting
• Screening Call with a Talent Acquisition Partner
• Case Study Presentation & Interview with Team Lead Accounting
• Reference Calls
• Executive Interview with our CFO

Kind reminder: Please ensure that your application is submitted 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.