Finance Administrator - German Speaker at The Hoffman Agency
London W1U, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

English, Teams, Accounting Software, Sage, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office

Industry

Accounting

Description

APPLICATIONS THAT COME THROUGH AN ALTERNATIVE ROUTE, OR DO NOT MEET THE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

As we continue to expand, we are looking for a fluent German-speaking Finance Administrator to join our Finance team in London. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable handling transactional finance tasks whilst also collaborating with members of our team in the UK, France and Germany, as well as external partners such as our Accountants in Germany.

THE PLOT THICKENS: JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Transactional Finance: Process sales invoices, purchase invoices, expense claims, and credit card transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Bank Reconciliations: Ensure all bank transactions are recorded and reconciled in a timely manner.
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage payments to suppliers and track outstanding invoices.
  • Liaison with German Tax Accountants: Work closely with our external accountants in Germany to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  • VAT & Tax Compliance: Support VAT return preparation, ensuring compliance with UK and German regulations.
  • Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing financial summaries and month-end reconciliations.
  • Ad-hoc Finance Support: Take ownership of various finance-related administrative tasks and assist with audits and process improvements.

THE HERO’S BACKGROUND: QUALIFICATIONS

  • Fluent in German and English (both written and spoken).
  • Experience in bookkeeping or finance administration, ideally within an agency or SME environment.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (experience in Sage 50 would be an advantage).
  • Experience using Microsoft Office 365
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Understanding of German accounting and tax practices is highly desirable.
  • Self-starter mentality: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills, with confidence in liaising with teams across different countries and at all levels.

ABOUT US

We’re an integrated communications consultancy that specialises in solving hard problems - the tougher, the better - for tech companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we’ve established a global infrastructure tuned for the tech industry. Toward this end, we operate offices in Boston, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Munich, Paris, Portland, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Taipei and Tokyo.
We’re a company that values diversity and inclusion. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic.

Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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