Accounting Assistant – Part-Time

PFEIFFER & MAY

. Record incoming payments and allocate them correctly to the corresponding customer accounts .

Posted 10/2/2026part-timeGinsheim-Gustavsburg • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts receivable accounting, including payment recording, account reconciliation, and dunning processes, while ensuring compliance with commercial and tax law. Exhibits strong organizational skills and a structured approach to managing receivables and addressing overdue payments.

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Accounts Receivable AccountingDunning ProcessesGerman Commercial Code (HGB)German VAT Act (UStG)Receivables Management

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Hard Skills

Payment RecordingAccount ReconciliationExpense Invoice PostingCredit ChecksNumerical Aptitude

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAssertivenessInitiativeReliabilityTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial or Business-Related Vocational Training

Industry Keywords

Accounting RecordsTax LawDiscrepancy ResolutionReceivables Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Record incoming payments and allocate them correctly to the corresponding customer accounts
Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
Conduct dunning runs
Manage receivables in a targeted and solution-oriented manner
Post expense invoices
Support the maintenance of accurate and compliant accounting records

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed commercial or business-related vocational training
Professional experience in accounting, particularly accounts receivable accounting
Sound knowledge of commercial and tax law (German Commercial Code (HGB), German VAT Act (UStG))
Experience in dunning, receivables management, and credit checks
Strong numerical aptitude, along with a careful, accurate, and structured approach to work
Excellent organizational skills
Assertiveness when addressing overdue payments
Initiative and a high level of responsibility
Discretion, reliability, and ability to work as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Secure position with a crisis-resistant company offering long-term prospects
Fair salary, including holiday and Christmas bonuses
Diverse development opportunities at the location and within the P&M Group
Free seminars, training courses, and e-learning through the PFEIFFER & MAY Academy
Electric vehicle charging stations at the workplace
Flexible working arrangements with remote work available under a 60/40 model