Why This Role?

"Are you a detail-oriented and reliable accounting professional ready to take on a key role in a dynamic, growing company? "

We are seeking a skilled Finanzbuchhalter*in for one of our client's to join their Hamburg team and help in building in-house bookkeeping capabilities. You will be a core member of the finance department, working closely with management to establish and optimize internal accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Finanzbuchhalter*in, you will be responsible for a wide range of financial and administrative tasks. Your daily work will be essential to the financial health and operational efficiency.

• Manage daily financial operations, including processing vouchers, bank statements, and postings in DATEV.
• Oversee dunning processes and monitor all payment transactions.
• Prepare and organize data for the tax advisor to support the creation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Handle travel expense reports and other general administrative tasks related to finance (offers, invoices, and payment tracking).
• Serve as a vital link between our management, backoffice team, and external partners (tax advisor, legal).
• Actively contribute to the optimization and documentation of our accounting processes.
• Play a crucial role in migrating our full bookkeeping from an external service to an in-house setup.

Essential Requirements :

We are seeking a proactive and self-managed professional who enjoys tackling financial challenges.

Must-Haves:

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in finance or accounting.
• Very good, hands-on skills with DATEV.
• Solid knowledge of German accounting standards (HGB, GoBD).
• German language proficiency at a B2 level or higher.

• A completed "kaufmännische Ausbildung" with an additional qualification in finance or accounting.
• Experience in setting up accounting structures within a scaling SME or startup environment.
• Knowledge of process automation.

Experience & Education:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years relevant finance/bookkeeping experience
  ▪ Education: Kaufnpmannische Ausbildung required; university degree nice-to-have but not mandatory 
  ▪ Specific Tools/Technologies: DATAEV (must), MS Office; general familiarity with accounting software/processes.

Personality Traits:

• Highly disciplined and detail-oriented, with a passion for numbers and solving financial puzzles.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
  

Perks & Benefits:

• A company-paid HVV/Deutschlandticket or parking spot
• Hybrid work model with 46 remote days per year, including the option for up to five consecutive days as an EU workation.
• High-end tech equipment
• Monthly team events, including an annual company retreat (e.g. Mallorca, Fuerteventura, Vienna)
• Free access to all of our financial education programs.

Location & Working Model:

Primary Location: Hamburg, GasstraBe 29 (onsite headquarters)
▪ Remote / Hybrid / On-Site Policy: Hybrid- 46 self-managed remote days per year (1 day/week), max 5 consecutive remote days/month, 5 remote days can be taken as EU workation
▪ Travel Requirements: None

Application Process:

I look forward to receiving your application! Once submitted, we will review it and consider your fit against other candidates in the process. We strive to ensure an efficient process, though there may occasionally be delays.

About Sperton

Sperton Germany is part of Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.