Deputy Head of Accounting

The Company is seeking a Deputy Head of Accounting to support the Head of Accounting across technical, organizational, and administrative responsibilities, and to lead the team when needed. The role includes contributing to monthly, quarterly, annual, and consolidated financial statements; ensuring accurate bookkeeping; and addressing balance sheet and tax matters. Responsibilities also include preparing VAT returns and statutory reports, supporting liquidity planning and payment monitoring, and coordinating with auditors and financing partners. The successful candidate will help optimize, standardize, and digitize accounting processes, prepare financial analyses for management, and contribute to projects and special assignments. Candidates should have a business administration degree focused on accounting or controlling, plus certified accountant training or an equivalent qualification. Relevant accounting experience and strong knowledge of German commercial accounting standards and tax law are required; prior management experience is an advantage. The role calls for familiarity with ERP systems, a strong interest in process improvement, automation, and AI-supported tools, and fluent German with very good written and spoken English. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are also important.