Staff Accountant – German Speaking

Job Description

We are currently seeking a German-speaking Staff Accountant to join our team in London. This role is hybrid working 3-4 days a week from our London office.

Key Responsibilities

• Preliminary to intermediate analysis of sales, production and other accounting data
• Physical inventory observation, price testing
• Examination of source documents pertinent to engagement
• Check and proof reports and schedules
• Conduct phone, video or in person interviews to obtain information
• Research, data analysis and evaluation
• Invoice analysis
• Attend marketing events and functions with clients
• Adhoc tasks as per business requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Soon to be, or recent Bachelors and/or Masters degree graduate, ideally in Accounting (or similar)
• Previous internship or paid-work experience in a professional environment (finance-related, advantageous)
• The ability to communicate at a professional level in both written and verbal German
• Working towards, or willingness to work towards a professional qualification such as ACA, CIMA
• Ability to understand (or previous experience of) how loss events impact a business
• Demonstrable attention to detail and analytical skills
• Tenacious in solving problems and getting to the root cause of issues
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrable ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines and in sometimes pressurised environments
• Willingness to accept increasing responsibility as experience grows
• Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook & MS Teams

Benefits

MDD provide a market competitive base salary, participation in the discretionary bonus plan and a benefits package which includes private medical insurance, life and long term disability insurance as well as 18 days annual leave on commencement.

MDD applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.