Staff Accountant - German Speaking

Department: Forensic Accounting

Location: London UK

Description MDD, A Davies Company is a specialised forensic accounting firm offering business valuations, forensic investigations and litigation support services. With more than 40 offices on 5 continents, our forensic accountants specialise in a wide range of practice areas.

Our assignments consist of disputes in commercial litigation, family law, fraud, business valuations, business disputes, natural and man-made catastrophes, lost profits, and insurance. Our partners and senior staff regularly provide extensive litigation services and expert witness testimony in courts, arbitrations and mediations throughout the world.

We are currently seeking a German-speaking Staff Accountant to join our team in London. This role is hybrid working 3-4 days a week from our London office.

Key Responsibilities

• Preliminary to intermediate analysis of sales, production and other accounting data
• Physical inventory observation, price testing
• Examination of source documents pertinent to engagement
• Check and proof reports and schedules
• Conduct phone, video or in person interviews to obtain information
• Research, data analysis and evaluation
• Invoice analysis
• Attend marketing events and functions with clients
• Adhoc tasks as per business requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Soon to be, or recent Bachelors and/or Masters degree graduate, ideally in Accounting (or similar)
• Previous internship or paid-work experience in a professional environment (finance-related, advantageous)
• The ability to communicate at a professional level in both written and verbal German
• Working towards, or willingness to work towards a professional qualification such as ACA, CIMA
• Ability to understand (or previous experience of) how loss events impact a business
• Demonstrable attention to detail and analytical skills
• Tenacious in solving problems and getting to the root cause of issues
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrable ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines and in sometimes pressurised environments
• Willingness to accept increasing responsibility as experience grows
• Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook & MS Teams

Job Benefits MDD is part of the Davies Group of companies and as such can offer a whole range of benefits.

Career & Purpose

• Davies Innovation Lab
• Leadership training programme
• Funding for professional qualification
• Learning & Development with Thrive at Davies

Environmental & Social

• The Davies Foundation
• Local charity funding
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee volunteering programme

Financial Health

• Pension, employer matched contribution
• My Choices at Davies provides high Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefit cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lease car salary sacrifice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing

• Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
• Discounts with 100's of UK retailers
• EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
• 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
• Flexible working: hybrid, work from home or join a collaborative office space
• Inclusive employment policies e.g. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, etc