Financial Accountant (German Speaking) - Retail
Posted 5 hours 26 minutes ago by HAYS
Your new company An internationally renowned, listed beauty brand is seeking a German-speaking Financial Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. With a strong global presence and a reputation for innovation and excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a business that's shaping the future of the beauty industry. must be able to join within 4 weeks' notice Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll be responsible for financial reporting and compliance across the German entity. You'll play a key role in month-end and year-end close processes, liaise with auditors, and ensure alignment with both IFRS and US GAAP. This is a mostly remote role, with occasional travel to the London office.
Your new role
Key duties include:
- Oversee day-to-day financial accounting transactions
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
- Prepare and submit monthly financial statements in compliance with IFRS and US GAAP
- Oversee the preparation of the annual statutory accounts and manage the group and local year-end audit processes
- VAT returns, Corporation Tax, and other local filings
- Maintain and monitor internal controls and SOX compliance
- Liaise with external auditors and tax teams
- Process improvements & ad hoc projects
- Fluency in German and English
- Strong experience in financial accounting
- Solid understanding of IFRS (US GAAP or German GAAP advantageous)
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
- Availability to start within 4 weeks
- Competitive salary of £65,000
- Flexible working with remote-first setup (need to be able to travel into London office occasionally)
- Opportunity to work with a listed global brand
- Exposure to international finance operations
- Supportive and collaborative team culture