Management Accountant

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll own financial integrity, lead close processes, and manage end-to-end accounting operations across multiple entities. You’ll take responsibility for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger, while leading and developing a small finance team based in Wiesbaden and supporting the Ulm manufacturing site. What You'll Do

• Lead daily accounting operations and ensure accurate financial postings across multiple entities.

• Own month-end and year-end close, delivering on time and to a high standard.

• Maintain general ledger integrity and oversee reconciliations; manage accruals, prepayments, and open item resolution.

• Oversee VAT reporting, including consolidated returns and EC Sales Lists; ensure full compliance with German GAAP (HGB) and local statutory requirements; support foreign VAT recovery.

• Oversee payroll accounting in collaboration with external advisors; lead audit preparation, including documentation and auditor coordination; deliver robust year-end reporting packs and analyses.

• Lead a high-performing finance team of three; allocate tasks across AP, AR, and accounting; foster a collaborative and accountable culture.

• Drive process and systems improvements; drive effective use of DATEV; identify efficiency gains, controls, and standardisation; handle complex transactions as needed.

• Partner with leadership to ensure financial integrity and business insight across manufacturing and regional sites. What We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant.

• Strong expertise in German GAAP (HGB) and VAT.

• Proven track record in financial close and accounting operations.

• Experience with DATEV or similar systems.

• Demonstrated people management experience in a multi-site environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

• High attention to detail with clear ownership and accountability.

• Excellent organisation and time management.

• Confident communicator across teams and locations.

• Ability to balance hands-on delivery with strategic oversight.