Ref: KM46942

Accounting Associate

Sector Accounting/Treasury/Audit
Type Full-time, Permanent
Location Germany - Dusseldorf/Cologne
Salary (Annual) €46,000 - 50,000 / Year
A Japanese trading house is currently recruiting an Accountant to join their Accounting team in Düsseldorf, Germany.
In this role, you will be responsible for daily accounting operations, accounts receivable/payable management, expense processing, audit support, tax-related reporting, and general accounting duties.

Understanding of Japanese culture and some Japanese language skills would be advantageous.
KM46942

TYPE:
Permanent, full-time
6-month probation period (full-time, office-based)
After probation, hybrid working with 2 days at home
WORKING HOURS:
37.5 hours per week (Monday–Thursday 9:00–17:15, Friday 9:00–16:00)
SALARY:
EUR 46,000–EUR 50,000 depending on experience (benefits included)
START:
ASAP
LOCATION:
Düsseldorf, Germany

Accountant Main Responsibilities:
• Entering customer and vendor information into the system
• Posting invoices (purchases, expenses)
• Arranging payments to vendors
• Reconciling accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Monitoring accounts receivable collection
• Reviewing and processing employee and representative office expense reports
• Supporting statutory, tax, and internal audits
• Supporting group consolidation work
• Supporting VAT returns, VAT reconciliation, and other tax-related reports
• Balance confirmations with intercompany entities and third parties
• Assisting with general accounting matters
Payroll calculation is outsourced
Corporate tax calculation is also outsourced

Accountant Ideal Candidate:
• Accounting experience (junior to associate level acceptable)
• Business-level fluency in English
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Experience with Microsoft NAV / Business Central (or other major ERP systems)
• Experience with VAT returns, reconciliation, Bundesbank/tax reporting (e.g., Z5/Z4/ZM reports)
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and time management skills


We may consider applications from people on Working holiday and graduate visas, depending on their experience.

Updated: 1 day ago
Ref: KM46942