Hybrid Accounting Team Lead

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About the role

  • Team lead for accounting at Uniplan, ensuring financial compliance for projects and continuous process development. Overseeing all accounting processes with operational involvement in bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

  • You will lead our accounting team and ensure that our projects are recorded in compliance with financial regulations.
  • You will maintain oversight of all accounting processes and continuously develop them together with your team.
  • You are responsible for proper accounting in accordance with commercial and tax law requirements — from accounts payable and receivable to cash accounting and dunning procedures.
  • You will coordinate invoicing, review incoming and outgoing payments, and serve as the central contact for internal departments, external service providers, partners, insurers, as well as auditors and tax advisors.
  • In addition, you are responsible for the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and will be in regular contact with the finance departments of our international offices.

Requirements

  • Completed commercial training or an equivalent qualification
  • Several years of professional experience in accounting / finance, ideally in project-based business
  • Initial practical leadership experience
  • Confident user of MS Office and a strong affinity for ERP systems (ideally experience with Deltek Workbook)
  • Structured, solution-oriented working style and the ability to maintain an overview even during dynamic project phases
  • Strong communication skills, team orientation and a high sense of responsibility
  • Very good German and English skills

Benefits

  • Flexibility that suits you: We know that every Uniplan employee has individual needs and commitments. With flexible working hours and the option to work remotely up to eight days per month, you can shape your working day around your requirements.
  • Sustainable mobility: Be mobile and eco-friendly with our JobRad program and lease your own company bike. With the subsidized Deutschlandticket you can also travel affordably and comfortably by public transport.
  • Security and provision: We support you with attractive employer contributions to company pension schemes and capital-forming benefits, giving you comprehensive financial protection.
  • Your career in focus: With a permanent employment contract we provide security and planning perspective. Regular performance and career discussions help you to shape your individual career path and achieve your professional goals.
  • Diversity and inspiration: Uniplan stands for a lively and diverse corporate culture. Expect varied international projects and the opportunity to work with clients from many industries. We value diversity and foster an inclusive culture in which every opinion counts.
  • Modern working environment: At our Cologne headquarters you can be creative and do your best. Enjoy fresh Italian cuisine in our in-house bistro — lovingly prepared by our cook and barista Roberto. Look forward to daily breakfast, freshly cooked lunches, delicious cakes, snacks and excellent coffee at fair prices.
  • Health & fitness: Our free on-site fitness studio at the Cologne headquarters is available for your sporting activities.
  • More vacation, more rest: Our tiered vacation model gives you 28 days of annual leave at the start, 30 days after two years and 32 days after four years.
  • On top: From exciting employee events to exclusive corporate benefits — at Uniplan there are many extras. Enjoy events that connect and ongoing discounts with well-known providers.

Job title

Accounting Team Lead

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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