Aspire Software acquires and supports software businesses serving sectors such as hospitality, logistics, and construction. As part of the Valsef Group, it combines capital, operational expertise, and shared best practices with a decentralized approach that allows individual companies and teams to preserve their strengths while improving and expanding their operations. Its focus is on building durable technology partnerships, strengthening the businesses it owns, and creating long-term opportunities for the people and customers connected to them.
Remote Accountant – Germany
Manage German accounting, VAT, HGB reporting, and tax compliance remotely. Support finance operations at Aspire Software’s Helios Software Group.
Description
- Manage month-end and year-end close for German entities, including journal entries and accounting analysis.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and assist with their review.
- Follow up with vendors for missing invoices and prepare cost accruals for profit and loss review.
- Process payments and bank transfers after confirming the required approvals.
- Reconcile intercompany transactions.
- Prepare German VAT returns and assist with payroll tax filings alongside the payroll provider and tax adviser.
- Contribute to annual financial statements under HGB, statutory audits, and tax filings.
- Maintain key controls and procedures, and update outdated processes and ledgers.
- Prepare and validate financial KPIs and reports.
- Assist with monthly variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
- Work with the finance team on daily operations, reporting, and special projects.
- Report to the Director of Finance or Head of Finance.
Requirements
- Bring at least three years of accounting experience, including practical knowledge of German accounting under HGB and German tax rules.
- Have experience in the software or SaaS industry.
- Understand accrual accounting.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Speak and write German and English fluently.
- Be based in Europe and authorized to work in your country of residence.