Senior Accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d)

Appinio is a global market research company that combines an AI‑powered insights platform with expert consultancy. Your mission as a Senior Accountant We are looking for an ambitious and tech‑savvy Senior Accountant (m/f/d) to join our team. In this critical role, you will be a key driver of our financial integrity and the technical architect of our accounting function. What you’ll be doing Maintain and optimize the financial ledgers of the Appinio Group, ensuring they are 100% accurate, compliant, and documented to the highest standards Work hand‑in‑hand with the Team Lead Accounting to ensure a fast and clean month‑end and year‑end close (HGB) for our German entity and support the subsidiaries Prepare all necessary documentation and schedules for the annual audits, acting as a professional internal expert for the auditors Actively drive the implementation and optimization of our tool‑stack (Light, DATEV, and Lucanet) to build a truly digital and scalable accounting function Act as a technical gatekeeper, reviewing accounting topics, ensuring data robustness, and finding ways to minimize manual work Serve as a technical sparring partner for the Team Lead Accounting on accounting, tax, and compliance issues Support the technical consolidation and international alignment of our subsidiaries (Spain, UK, US, Colombia) Qualifications 5+ years of work experience in a Big 4 environment or a high‑stakes accounting role in a fast‑paced company In‑depth understanding of German tax and accounting standards (HGB). Knowledge of IFRS or an advanced degree/qualification in accounting is a significant plus Experience with modern ERP/Accounting tools and a commitment to building automation systems Proven track record of delivering high‑quality financial work under tight deadlines and a "clean‑audit" mindset Comfortable with DATEV, Lucanet, and Google Sheets, and able to translate financial data into clear structures Helpful, pragmatic approach to problem‑solving and enjoyment of working in a growth‑oriented environment German language skills at C2 level (essential for German HGB/Tax) and fluency in English Benefits Flexibility Policy – No hard cap on the number of vacation days you can take Temporary work from abroad: if you’re based in the EU, you can work outside your country of residence for up to 180 days per year All the hardware you need and your own MacBook Access to a mobility budget or Deutschland ticket if located in Hamburg or Berlin Subsidised Urban Sports Club or ClassPass membership based on location Access to co‑working spaces in major cities (Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, London, Madrid, Barcelona, or New York) Additional role details This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in Germany, the UK, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Spain The role will report directly to our Team Lead Accounting Interview process Screening Call with a Talent Acquisition Partner Interview with Team Lead Accounting & Case Study Presentation Reference Calls Executive Interview with our CFO Offer Equal Employment Opportunity Appinio is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Appinio