Finance Assistant managing monthly accounting and HR processes for a fast-growing organic e-commerce startup. Collaborating closely with the Chief of Staff to enhance finance and administrative processes.
Responsibilities
**Responsibilities**
Managing the monthly closing process for external accounting and preparing and further developing the monthly management reporting
Taking independent responsibility for subprojects in finance, admin and process optimization — in particular digitalization, tooling and workflow improvements
Responsible for core HR processes: payroll, maintenance of master data, contract management, onboarding and offboarding
Helping shape our team culture, including organizing team events and offsites
Flexible all-around support in everyday startup life, where you provide ad-hoc assistance and gain insights into various company areas
Requirements
**What you bring**
You have several years of experience as a team assistant and/or in accounting
Strong affinity for (financial) numbers
Independent working style & an eye for detail
Available for at least 12 hours per week
Excellent communication skills in English and German (C1)
You live in Berlin or the surrounding area and are happy to be on-site at our office in Mitte
Experience with Excel and accounting tools (e.g., DATEV, Lexware, Sevdesk, or similar)
Professional experience in accounting/finance operations, e.g., in a tax firm, a small company, or a startup
Nobody can meet every requirement — if you're interested in the role, please apply anyway!
Benefits
**What we offer**
Clear areas of responsibility and the opportunity to apply your accounting and admin expertise directly
Opportunity to help build a fast-growing startup in the organic/e-commerce segment, combined with scaleup knowledge
Flexible, family-friendly working model: part-time hours, remote work by arrangement, and an office in Berlin-Mitte
Fair, transparent compensation package, including paid vacation
Modern work equipment, including a laptop and everything you need for a productive workday
Free Ackerherz membership and an additional 20% discount on everything in our shop
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