Financial Accountant (German)

Salary: 1550 - 2880 EUR/month gross (before tax) based on your competencies, skills, and experience.

Location: Poland

Schedule: 1 FTE (40 hours/week)

We are Baltic Assist, a trusted outsourcing and financial services partner to some of the most prominent Scandinavian tech start-ups and global brands. We specialize in delivering high-quality accounting, financial controlling, and advisory services, helping our clients optimize their financial operations. Our team is driven by a commitment to accuracy, innovation, and continuous improvement, ensuring that we meet the evolving needs of our partners and contribute to their ongoing success.

What you'll be doing

You will be responsible for handling the day-to-day accounting responsibilities and developing a financial model to support the wider business in achieving strategic company objectives. It is an exciting role with great responsibility and opportunities to grow.

How you'll spend your day

• Will be responsible for primary accounting operations (accounting of purchase/sale accounts, bank operations, payments, and payroll transactions in the system used by the customer).
• Collecting and analyzing financial and administrative data from different sources and putting them in the system to ensure that accounting information is complete, accurate, and timely.
• Checking the accuracy of the balance sheet and profit (loss) account items and reconciling the accounts.
• Preparing interim and annual reports in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS.
• Preparing VAT and other tax reports, and other management reports as well.
• Helping external partners (auditors, tax inspectors, lawyers) in the company's audit, collecting, preparing, and adjusting the submission of various information.
• Communicating with the customers on accounting matters.
• Sharing good practice, experience, and knowledge with new or less experienced colleagues.

You'll be successful if you have

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics/Mathematics/Business administration/Finance or similar.
• Not less than 1-year of professional experience in Finance or similar field.
• Good communication skills - fluency in written and spoken German and English is essential.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent MS Excel skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Independent thinking.

Interview process

As part of the first interview, candidates will be asked to demonstrate their financial knowledge through a few targeted questions and a short verbal task. The task is designed to assess your understanding of bookkeeping theory and your ability to apply core accounting principles in practical scenarios.

What we offer

• Remote work model, to help you thrive in your career while maintaining a work-life balance.
• The chance to work in an international environment, collaborating with colleagues and clients across various countries and industries.
• Private health insurance.
• One fully paid "sick day" per quarter to support you in emergency situations (after trial).
• 6 Different Multisport package options.
• The opportunity to work from abroad after trial.
• A work and travel budget after two years with the company.
• Excellent resources and opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Company-wide events and quarterly virtual team-building activities to foster collaboration and connection.
• Special gifts for key events and milestones.

At Baltic Assist, we believe that the strength of our team lies in the diversity of our backgrounds and perspectives. We are fully committed to promoting equal opportunities at every stage of our recruitment and selection processes. Recruitment at Baltic Assist is based solely on individual merit, qualifications, and professional competence. Our shortlisting, interviewing, and selection practices are conducted without discrimination on the grounds of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, age, veteran status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental status, trade union membership, or any other protected characteristics.

By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge and consent that any information provided during the application process or available on the communication channels through which they were contacted (e.g., LinkedIn, email, or other professional platforms) may be collected, stored, and processed by Baltic Assist solely for recruitment purposes.

Baltic Assist is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). All information collected during the recruitment process will be handled securely and used exclusively for recruitment purposes. Your data will not be shared with unauthorized parties, and it will be retained only as long as necessary for the recruitment process or as required by applicable laws. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with our privacy policy and GDPR guidelines.