Accountant

Bilanzbuchhalter // Accountant

Location: Ulm, Germany | Hybrid Working

Company and Opportunity

An established renewable energy business with a track record dating back to the 1990s is looking to strengthen its finance team with the addition of a Bilanzbuchhalter.

With decades of experience in the renewable energy sector and a growing pipeline of renewable energy projects, the business is continuing to expand its contribution to the energy transition. Combining an established foundation with ambitious growth plans, it offers the opportunity to join a company where finance plays a key role in supporting the development and delivery of new projects.

This is more than a traditional financial accounting position. You'll take ownership of core accounting and reporting activities while gaining exposure to project controlling, financial performance and the commercial side of the business. Working closely with internal stakeholders, external tax advisors and auditors, you'll have a broad overview of the company's finances and the projects driving its continued growth.

You'll be trusted to manage your responsibilities independently, take ownership of month end and year end activities, and contribute to the accuracy and quality of financial reporting across the business. Alongside your accounting responsibilities, you'll support project performance analysis, monitor budgets and costs, and identify opportunities to improve existing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day to day financial accounting activities, ensuring accurate and efficient financial processes.

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB), working alongside external tax advisors and auditors.

• Manage general ledger reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and maintain the accuracy of financial records.

• Lead on internal financial reporting and KPI monitoring, providing reliable information to support business decisions.

• Contribute to project controlling activities, including budget versus actual analysis, cost monitoring, revenue tracking and project performance reporting.

• Take responsibility for month end and year end closing activities, ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are met.

• Maintain financial master data and support the effective use and development of the company's ERP system.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting procedures and overall financial efficiency.

• Act as a key point of contact for external tax advisors and auditors, coordinating information and supporting audit requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Completed commercial or accounting qualification, ideally with a further qualification as a Bilanzbuchhalter.

• Several years of experience in financial accounting, including general ledger, subledger and month end and year end closing activities.

• Strong knowledge of German accounting standards (HGB) and relevant tax regulations.

• Experience in project controlling, KPI monitoring, budget analysis or cost reporting would be advantageous.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• A proactive and independent approach, with the confidence to take ownership of responsibilities and drive improvements.

• Comfortable working with different internal departments and external stakeholders, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly.

• Fluent German and good English language skills.

As the company continues to develop its project pipeline, there is real scope to grow with the business, broaden your responsibilities and make a tangible contribution to the ongoing development of the finance function. With short decision making processes and a collaborative working culture, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders and see the impact of your work.

The business offers a modern working environment, flexible hybrid arrangements and the opportunity to build your career within an established renewable energy company that continues to invest in its future.

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