Accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d)

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Hello there! We're [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a global market research company that combines an AI-powered insights platform with expert consultancy. On a mission to make the world a little more fact-based, we help companies understand how consumers think and make smarter decisions. We started out in Hamburg back in 2014, but we're now humbled to call the world our playground, with over 260 employees spread across 13 countries (we're remote-first), 2600+ international clients, delivering research from +190 markets, globally.

Your mission as an Accountant

We are looking for an ambitious and tech-savvy Accountant (m/f/d) to join our team. In this critical role, you will be a key driver of our financial integrity and the technical architect of our accounting function. Your focus will be on ensuring the highest quality in our financial data while actively building a scalable, automated accounting ecosystem. Working closely with our Team Lead Accounting, you will leverage technology and deep accounting expertise to evolve a cutting-edge global finance function.

What you'll be doing

• Maintain and optimize the financial ledgers of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group, ensuring they are 100% accurate, compliant, and documented to the highest standards
• Work hand-in-hand with the Team Lead Accounting to ensure a fast and clean month-end and year-end close (HGB) for our German entity and support the subsidiaries
• Prepare all necessary documentation and schedules for the annual audits, ensuring a smooth and efficient process by acting as a professional internal expert for the auditors
• Actively drive the implementation and optimization of our tool-stack (specifically Light, DATEV, and Lucanet) to build a truly digital and scalable accounting function
• Act as a technical gatekeeper by reviewing accounting topics, ensuring data robustness, and finding ways to minimize manual work
• Serve as a technical sparring partner for the Team Lead Accounting on accounting, tax, and compliance issues
• Support the technical consolidation and international alignment of our subsidiaries (Spain, UK, US, Colombia)

You will thrive in this role if

• You have 3+ years of work experience as an Accountant, ideally in a fast-paced company
• You have an in-depth understanding of German tax and accounting standards (HGB). Knowledge of IFRS or an advanced degree/qualification in accounting is a significant plus
• You constantly challenge the status quo. You don't just want to 'do' accounting; you want to build systems that automate it. Experience with modern ERP/Accounting tools is essential
• You have a 'clean-audit' mindset and a proven track record of delivering high-quality financial work under tight deadlines
• You are comfortable with DATEV, Lucanet, and Google Sheets, and you enjoy translating financial data into clear structures
• You have a helpful, pragmatic approach to problem-solving and enjoy working in a growth-oriented environment
• You have German skills at C2 level (essential for German HGB/Tax) as well as fluency in English

What's in it for you?

• Flexibility Policy - no hard cap on vacation days
• Temporary work from abroad up to 180 days per year (EU-based)
• Hardware including your own MacBook
• Deutschland ticket or mobility budget (NAVIT app) if located in Hamburg or Berlin
• Subsidised Urban Sports Club or ClassPass membership
• Access to co-working spaces in select cities

Additional role details

This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in Germany, the UK, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Spain. Reports to Team Lead Accounting.

Our interview process

1. Screening Call with a Talent Acquisition Partner
2. Interview with Team Lead Accounting & Case Study Presentation
3. Reference Calls
4. Executive Interview with our CFO
5. Offer