Senior Accountant – Finance, Payroll

CloudFactory

. Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities for Hasty GmbH, CloudFactory's German subsidiary .

Posted 11/9/2026part-timeBerlin • GermanySeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in German accounting and tax regulations, with a strong focus on payroll administration and statutory filings. Proficient in managing bookkeeping and financial operations while ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Fluent In German And EnglishProfessional Accounting Qualification5+ Years Accounting/Finance ExperienceGerman Payroll Administration ExperienceGerman Tax Filing Coordination

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Hard Skills

BookkeepingFinancial AdministrationMonth-End AccountingYear-End AccountingStatutory AuditsTax FilingsPayroll AdministrationAccounting Records MaintenanceCorporate GovernanceEmployee Onboarding

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationStakeholder ManagementProblem-SolvingEmployee Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Accounting Qualification

Industry Keywords

German GmbHGerman Tax AuthoritiesExternal AuditorsTax AdvisorsBerlin Office Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities for Hasty GmbH, CloudFactory's German subsidiary
Oversee German payroll administration, including salary adjustments, employee changes, payroll-related filings, and coordination with the local HR team
Coordinate the preparation and submission of German tax filings
Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and German tax authorities
Support statutory audits and respond to enquiries
Support month-end and year-end accounting activities with the Group Finance team
Coordinate corporate governance and administrative requirements for the German subsidiary
Support administration of the Berlin office, including employee and contractor onboarding and offboarding
Collaborate with local and global teams to ensure smooth financial operations and timely issue resolution
Contribute to workplace culture, employee engagement, staff welfare, and community initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluent in German and English, with the ability to communicate professionally with German authorities, external advisors, and internal stakeholders
Professional accounting qualification or equivalent relevant accounting/finance qualification
5+ years of relevant accounting/finance experience, including hands-on responsibility for bookkeeping and financial administration
Practical experience with German accounting and tax requirements, ideally within a GmbH or similar German corporate entity
Hands-on experience with German payroll administration, including payroll-related filings and employee changes
Experience preparing or coordinating German statutory and tax filings and working with tax advisors, auditors, and/or German tax authorities
Strong understanding of month-end/year-end accounting processes and maintenance of accurate accounting records
Ability to operate autonomously and manage multiple internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth opportunities
Collaboration with a global community
Employee engagement, staff welfare, and community initiatives
Hybrid work arrangement