Accountant - German Speaking
Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire Full-time, office-based
Dynamic Infrastructure is a growing infrastructure company with long-term contracts and operations across the UK and Germany. We are seeking an experienced German-speaking Accountant to join our finance team and support the accounting, reporting and compliance requirements of our German operations.
This role requires proven, hands-on experience in German accounting , alongside the ability to communicate confidently with German accountants, suppliers and project teams.
Essential experience and knowledge
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Fluent written and spoken German , including the ability to understand financial documents and discuss accounting and tax matters professionally.
- Previous experience working in an accounting role in Germany or directly managing accounts for a German business.
- A sound working knowledge of German commercial accounting requirements under the Handelsgesetzbuch (HGB) and German generally accepted accounting principles.
- Practical knowledge of German VAT (Umsatzsteuer) , including invoice requirements, input VAT, VAT reconciliations and the preparation of information for VAT returns.
- Experience maintaining purchase, sales and general ledgers, completing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
- Experience supporting month-end and year-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and balance sheet reconciliations.
- An understanding of German requirements for accounting documentation, record retention and maintaining a clear audit trail.
- Experience working with German external accountants or tax advisers (Steuerberater ) and preparing accurate supporting information for statutory accounts and tax filings.
- Strong Excel skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines independently.
Applications without fluent German language skills and relevant German accounting experience will not be considered. Applicants should clearly explain their German accounting experience within their CV or covering letter.
Key responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting activities for our German operations, ensuring records are accurate, complete and up to date.
- Process supplier invoices, customer invoices, payments and receipts, checking coding, supporting documentation and VAT treatment.
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier and customer balances, and relevant general ledger accounts.
- Support month-end reporting and year-end preparation, including journals, accruals, prepayments and supporting schedules.
- Prepare and reconcile financial information required by our German accountants and tax advisers.
- Liaise with German suppliers, customers and project teams to resolve invoice queries and accounting issues.
- Maintain accurate project financial records, supporting cost tracking and reporting.
- Identify discrepancies or potential compliance issues and work with the finance team and external advisers to resolve them.
- Support the wider finance team across our UK and German businesses.
Desirable experience
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- DATEV and familiarity with German charts of accounts, such as SKR03 or SKR04.
- Accounting experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities or engineering.
- Knowledge of German VAT treatment relevant to construction services, including applicable reverse-charge procedures.
- Experience with intercompany transactions and cross-border accounting.
- A relevant accounting qualification or recognised German accounting training.
What we offer
The opportunity to join a growing infrastructure business with a strong pipeline of work and long-term contracts across the UK and Germany. You will play a key role in supporting our expanding German operations while working closely with our UK finance and project teams.
Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire
Position: Full-time, office-based
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