Description
We're looking for a structured, reliable Accountant (all genders welcome) to take ownership of our day-to-day accounting. This is a hands-on role covering ongoing bookkeeping, accounts receivable and payable, and the preparation of VAT returns.

You'll report directly to our Director of Accounting & Finance, who owns overall responsibility for accounting, our ERP system (SAP), and financial close. This position is a great fit if you enjoy precise, detail-driven work, like running tasks independently, and want to support a growing, international SaaS business.

What you’ll do

Independently manage ongoing bookkeeping under German GAAP (HGB) for German and international entities

Handle accounts receivable and payable: invoicing, payments, and collections

Support monthly close, including accruals, deferrals, and account reconciliations

Prepare and file VAT returns and other tax filings (e.g. EC Sales Lists, OSS)

Support year-end close, tax audits, and collaboration with auditors and tax advisors

Help optimise and digitise processes within the SAP ERP system





Coordinate with other teams (e.g. Procurement, Legal, Controlling)

Requirements

A completed commercial apprenticeship plus certification as a Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK) and/or a comparable qualification, e.g. a relevant degree (Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting)

At least 3 years of accounting experience in the IT/software/cloud sector; experience in an international setting is a plus

Strong knowledge of German commercial law (HGB) and EU VAT law

Experience with accruals, reconciliations, VAT, and supporting year-end close and audits

Confident with accounting software (SAP Business One) and MS Excel; experience with Google Sheets and other tools is a plus

Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable, as well as working with tax advisors and auditors, is a plus

A careful, structured, and self-directed way of working

Fluent German and excellent written and spoken English (English is o

📌 Accountant / Buchhalter:In (M/W/D) (Madrid)
🏢 Ververica
📍 Madrid