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StudySmarter | Vaia

Freelance Finance & Accounting – m/f/d

StudySmarter | Vaia

. Manage ongoing monthly bookkeeping, including document review and account coding .

Posted 10/8/2026contractRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting with a strong focus on German GAAP (HGB) and tax law, alongside proficiency in managing bookkeeping, payroll, and accounts receivable processes. Capable of working independently in a structured manner while coordinating with external advisory firms.

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Financial AccountingGerman GAAP (HGB)DATEV ProficiencyInternational Payroll ProcessingAccounts Receivable Management

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Hard Skills
BookkeepingBank ReconciliationInvoice PreparationPayroll ManagementExpense Reporting
Soft Skills
Independent Working StyleStructured Approach
Tools & Technologies
SpendeskDeelHubSpot
Industry Keywords
German Tax LawStartup ExperienceScale-Up Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage ongoing monthly bookkeeping, including document review and account coding
  • Prepare and send outgoing invoices
  • Manage accounts receivable and collections
  • Review incoming invoices and prepare payments
  • Process payments, post bank statements, and perform bank reconciliations
  • Review and record travel expenses and reimbursements via Spendesk
  • Reconcile revenue from the App Store, Google Play, and PayPal with bank receipts
  • Prepare monthly closings in accordance with German GAAP (HGB)
  • Coordinate with the external tax advisory firm
  • Prepare and review payroll, including sales bonuses
  • Process international payroll via Deel
  • Coordinate with Sales on deals and commissions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Several years of experience in financial accounting, ideally in a startup or scale-up
  • Proficient use of DATEV
  • Experience with Spendesk, HubSpot, or Deel is a plus
  • Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and German tax law
  • Independent, structured working style—you should be able to get started without onboarding
  • Available immediately for 3–4 months, approximately 30–40 hours per week
  • Very good German language skills
  • Good English language skills
  • Please include your CV, availability, and hourly or daily rate in your application

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Freelance project, 100% remote
  • Flexible working hours
  • Compensation based on an hourly or daily rate
  • Direct communication with the founder team