Financial Accountant (German) (B2B contract)

We are Baltic Assist, a trusted outsourcing and financial services partner to some of the most prominent Scandinavian tech start-ups and global brands. We specialize in delivering high-quality accounting, financial controlling, and advisory services, helping our clients optimize their financial operations. Our team is driven by a commitment to accuracy, innovation, and continuous improvement, ensuring that we meet the evolving needs of our partners and contribute to their ongoing success.

You will be responsible for handling the full cycle of accounting tasks (from daily to periodical reporting), which may include supervision and control of more junior colleagues in order to ensure the financial service quality and communication with clients and their additional requests. It is an exciting role with great responsibility and opportunities to grow.

• Will be responsible for delivery and quality of primary accounting operations (accounting of purchase/sale accounts, bank operations, payments, payroll transactions in the system used by the customer).
• Collecting and analyzing financial and administrative data from different sources and putting them in the system to ensure that accounting information is complete, accurate, and timely.
• Checking the accuracy of the balance sheet and profit (loss) account items and reconciling the accounts.
• Preparing interim and annual reports in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS.
• Preparing VAT and other tax reports, other management reports as well.
• Helping external partners (auditors, tax inspectors, lawyers) in the company's audit, collecting, preparing, and adjusting the submission of various information.
• Communicating with the customers on accounting and other financial service matters.
• Sharing good practice, experience, and knowledge with new or less experienced colleagues.

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics/Mathematics/Business administration/Finance or similar.
• No less than 1-year professional experience in Finance or similar field.
• Good communication skills - fluency in written and spoken German and English is essential (at least B2 level).
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent MS Excel skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Independent thinking.
  

As part of the first interview, candidates will be asked to demonstrate their financial knowledge through a few targeted questions and a short practical task. This helps us assess your understanding of key concepts and your approach to solving real-world finance challenges.