Senior Accountant, Accounting Team Lead

. Independently prepare monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeWuppertal • GermanySenior💰 €65,000 - €72,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

ERP

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently prepare monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB)
Ensure a high standard of financial reporting quality
Provide professional leadership and support to a small accounting team
Act as a sparring partner for complex accounting matters
Oversee the accounting of international entities
Coordinate relevant reconciliations with foreign entities
Support statutory and tax audits from preparation through final coordination
Review and validate VAT advance returns for plausibility
Handle tax-relevant matters
Record and monitor provisions
Ensure accurate balance sheet presentation
Advise internal departments on accounting and tax matters
Prepare internal reports, statistics, and analyses for Finance and management
Work closely with the Head of Finance
Contribute to the further development of existing accounting processes

What you’ll need

Completed commercial training, for example as an industrial clerk, tax clerk, or equivalent qualification
Several years of solid professional experience in financial accounting and financial statement preparation
Strong knowledge of financial reporting in accordance with German GAAP (HGB)
Additional qualification as a certified accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter:in) or tax specialist (Steuerfachwirt:in) is preferred
Knowledge of German tax law and international VAT law is preferred
Initial experience in professional leadership, or an interest in taking responsibility for a small team
Confident handling of ERP and accounting systems, combined with openness to various digital Finance solutions
Very good German language skills (at least C1 level)
Good English language skills (at least B2 level)
Analytical, structured, and independent working style
Ability to quickly grasp complex matters
Ability to communicate technical topics clearly and share knowledge within the team

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract
Full-time employment at 37.5 hours per week or part-time employment from 30 hours per week
Part-time work can, for example, be arranged across a four-day working week
Up to two days of remote work per week with a five-day working week
Flexible working hours and a good work-life balance
Company supplementary health insurance
Additional attractive benefits
Collegial Finance environment with professional exchange and mutual support
Long-term career prospects in an internationally oriented mid-sized company
Personal advice and support throughout the application process
Honest feedback, discretion, and industry expertise
Support with communication with the companies