Accounting working student supporting finance processes and optimizing workflows in the automotive industry. Gaining valuable practical experience with a flexible schedule during studies.
About the role
- Accounting Specialist handling financial records and reporting for WESSLING Consulting Engineering. Collaborating with external partners and overseeing financial processes and teams.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for recording and posting all business transactions in the general ledger and sub-ledgers, and for managing accounts receivable, accounts payable and fixed-asset accounting in accordance with the requirements of the HGB (German Commercial Code)
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements including profit and loss statements and balance sheets in cooperation with external partners (e.g., tax advisors or auditors)
- Planning, managing and monitoring payment transactions, liquidity and cash management, as well as analyzing cost and performance accounting to support corporate management
- Ensuring the proper operation of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, DATEV) including data and master-data maintenance, as well as reporting and controlling functions
- Developing and implementing efficient accounting and finance processes, including digitization, standardization and automation of workflows
- Advising management on financial matters and preparing financial reports and KPIs to support company governance and decision-making
- Potential responsibility for leading and further developing the accounting department
Requirements
- Degree in finance or economics, ideally with a focus on accounting, controlling or taxation, or completion of vocational training with further qualification (e.g., Bilanzbuchhalter / certified balance sheet accountant)
- Several years of professional experience in financial accounting, accounting or controlling, preferably in an SME or consulting environment
- Solid knowledge of the HGB (German Commercial Code), cost and performance accounting and corporate financial management
- Confident use of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, DATEV) and advanced Excel skills
- Structured, solution-oriented working style with analytical thinking and a high degree of personal responsibility
- Experience in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements as well as in reporting and KPI management
- Knowledge of tax and balance sheet issues and experience collaborating with tax advisors and auditors
- Strong communication skills, team orientation and a confident manner at all hierarchical levels
- Proficient German language skills for both social and professional use (at least C1 level in spoken and written)
Benefits
- 30 days of annual leave
- Flexible working hours
- Option for remote/mobile working
- Company fitness benefits (Hansefit + EGYM-Wellpass)
- Occupational health management
- Company pension scheme
- Capital-forming benefits (vermögenswirksame Leistungen)
- Exclusive offers: company bike (JobRad), discount portals
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