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German Speaking Accounting Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client, a niche research and engineering business, is seeking a German Speaking Accounting Manager to oversee their German entities.
  • This high-profile role is based at the European Head Office and requires a qualified accountant with experience in statutory financial accounts, audits, and tax compliance under German GAAP.
  • The position involves managing all US GAAP and German GAAP financial reporting, as well as collaborating with various teams including R&D and corporate finance.
  • The ideal candidate should be fluent in both German and English and have a focus on process improvement for efficiency and accuracy.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required.

My client, a niche research and engineering business requires a German Speaking Accounting Manager to take responsibility for their German entities. Based at European Head Office this is a high profile role in a fast moving business.

The Role:

  • Ownership of German accounting - You'll manage all US GAAP & German GAAP financial reporting.
  • Business Partnering - You'll work closely with R&D, procurement, accounts payable, corporate finance, and the European operations team.
  • Audit & Compliance - Handle statutory accounts, audits, tax filings (VAT, corporate tax), and regulatory reporting.
  • Process Improvement - Identify ways to improve efficiency, accuracy, and financial controls.

What We're Looking For:

  • Qualified accountant with experience in statutory financial accounts, audits & tax compliance under German GAAP.
  • Fluent in German & English.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.