Steuerfachangestellte(r) / Finanzbuchhalter(in)
Discover a Tax Accountant role with chemical industry leader in Cologne.
Why This Role?
We are recruiting on behalf of Josef Meissner GmbH, with nearly 100 years of expertise in chemical plant engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end processing of incoming and outgoing invoices
- Execution and monitoring of payment transactions
- Full-cycle financial bookkeeping including account reconciliations
- Preparation of VAT returns (Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung)
- Support monthly and annual closing activities
- Perform cost and performance accounting (Kosten- & Leistungsrechnung)
- Ensure compliance with German tax and accounting regulations
What We Are Looking For
Must-Haves:
- Completed Ausbildung as Steuerfachangestellte or business degree with tax/accounting focus
- 3+ years professional experience in finance or tax
- Strong VAT knowledge and understanding of German GAAP
- Advanced Datev skills
- Fluent German (C1 level or higher)
- Ability to work onsite in Cologne
Nice-to-Haves:
- English language skills
- Experience with partnerships (Personengesellschaften)
- Process improvement mindset
Personality Traits:
- Team-oriented and communicative
- Reliable and detail-oriented
- Structured and eager to learn
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: 50,000 - 60,000 EUR gross per year
- Vacation: 30 days + 8 additional bridge days
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Hybrid Work: Up to 1 day home office per week
Additional Benefits:
- Company pension scheme
- Free parking or job-ticket subsidy
- E-bike leasing option
- Regular salary increases aligned to chemical industry tariff
- Company events and team activities
- Structured onboarding program
Why Josef Meissner GmbH?
- Stability: Nearly 100 years in business with 600+ completed plant projects worldwide.
- Culture: Medium-sized, family-run company with international projects and long-tenured teams.
- Balance: Exceptional work-life balance with shorter hours and more vacation days than industry standard.
- Locations
- Germany
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Job location
- Cologne
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
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