Broadgate is partnered with a leading admin services provider in Germany looking to Hire a Senior Accountant. This person will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, ensuring compliance with HGB, IFRS, and local accounting standards.
 
Responsibilities include:
  • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with HGB and IFRS.
  • Post and review journal entries, with a focus on fixed assets, equity, provisions, liabilities, shareholder and external loans.
  • Manage onboarding of new entities (SPVs), including review of legal documentation and contracts.
  • Reconcile, validate, and upload financial data (e.g., rental accounting).
  • Deliver ad-hoc client reports and analysis as required.
  • Oversee own deliverables, including payment processing and monitoring.
  • Prepare VAT returns and statistical filings (e.g., Bundesbank reports).
  • Train, mentor, and develop accounting team members, providing performance feedback.
  • Delegate tasks effectively while ensuring appropriate oversight and support.
  • Drive process efficiency, automation, and workflow improvements.
  • Collaborate with clients, internal teams, banks, auditors, legal counsel, and tax advisors.
  • Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring excellent service delivery. 
Requirements:
  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax, or qualified Certified Accountant (IHK).
  • 4–5 years’ experience as a senior/general ledger accountant, ideally within an international audit firm, private equity, or asset/investment management environment.
  • Experience with SPV/investment accounting desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of HGB; IFRS knowledge advantageous.
  • Fluency in German and English (spoken and written).
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and client-focused with a collaborative mindset.
  • Confident user of accounting systems (DATEV, SAP, MS Office). 
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