About the job

Accountant

About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Accountant to join a dynamic and growing renewable energy business in Hamburg. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of accounting activities, contribute to process improvements, and work closely with external tax advisors and auditors.

• Key ResponsibilitiesManage day-to-day financial accounting in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) using DATEV.
• Independently prepare monthly and annual financial statements for partnerships and corporations under HGB.
• Prepare VAT returns, statistical reports, and other required filings.
• Work closely with tax advisors and auditors, ensuring accurate and timely coordination.
• Contribute to the digitalisation and optimisation of accounting processes.
• Develop and improve internal workflows to increase efficiency, transparency, and quality.

• Your ProfileCompleted training as a Financial Accountant, Certified Accountant, Tax Specialist, or equivalent qualification.
• Solid practical experience in accounting in a comparable role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Independent, structured, and proactive approach to work.
• Strong interest in digital tools and new technologies, including AI-supported processes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Motivation to continuously improve processes and ways of working.
• Very good German skills, at least C1 level, both written and spoken.
• Good English skills are an advantage.

• What We OfferA high degree of autonomy, responsibility, and flat management structures.
• An innovative and growing environment within the renewable energy sector.
• Modern office in central Hamburg with a hybrid working model and up to two days of remote work per week.
• Collaborative, supportive, and motivated team culture.
• Competitive salary package including variable compensation and company pension scheme.
• Support for public transport, bicycle leasing, and sports activities.
• Subsidised lunch options and company health programmes.
• 30 days of annual leave, plus 24 and 31 December, as well as additional leave for special occasions.

·        Financial Accounting & Reporting: Financial Accounting • General Ledger • Account Finalisation • Journal Entries & Provisional JVs • Financial Statement Preparation • P&L Reporting • Cash Flow Analysis • Project Accounting • Project Costing & Cost Sheets • Project Profitability Analysis • MIS / Management Reporting • Group Accounts Consolidation Support

·        Accounts Receivable & Payable: Accounts Receivable • Accounts Payable • Debtors & Creditors Management • Receivables Ageing • Outstanding Receivables Follow-up • Customer Balance Confirmation • Supplier Accounting • Supplier Reconciliation • Subcontractor Accounting • Subcontractor AP Ageing • Intercompany Reconciliation

·        Reconciliation & Controls: Bank Reconciliation • Customer / Receivables Reconciliation • Supplier Account Reconciliation • Subcontractor Account Reconciliation • Journal & Voucher Verification • Accounting Controls • Internal & External Audit Coordination • Accounting Documentation

·        Payroll: Payroll Processing • Wage Protection System (WPS)

·        Systems: TallyPrime / Tally ERP 9 • Microsoft Excel • MS Office