autoscout24

Senior Accountant General Ledger (m/f/d)

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About the role

A career driven by you.

Join AutoScout24 Group and experience life in the fast lane. We’re not just leading the market; we’re creating it. We’re constantly innovating, evolving, and transforming things for our customers. We’re driven, ambitious, and determined to do our best work together. For a career that doesn’t stand still, where you can put your ideas in the driving seat and change the way the world moves, join our international community.

 

Why this role is unique

Own the General Ledger for multiple German legal entities.

Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS and HGB.

Contribute to finance transformation and continuous process improvements.

Work closely with international finance teams across the AutoScout24 Group.

 

What you'll do

Maintain the General Ledger for German legal entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in line with Group accounting policies, IFRS, HGB and local statutory requirements.

Support the preparation of statutory financial statements, annual audits and other local reporting requirements.

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are investigated and resolved.

Assist with monthly VAT returns and related tax compliance activities.

Support the global intercompany reconciliation process and collaborate with finance teams across the Group.

Contribute to system improvements and finance projects that enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls.

 

What you'll bring

University degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

Professional accounting qualification or active studies towards ACCA, ACA, CPA, Bilanzbuchhalter, Steuerfachwirt or an equivalent qualification.

Solid knowledge of IFRS and HGB.

Experience in General Ledger Accounting or Legal Entity Accounting within a medium to large international organisation.

Experience with ERP systems; Workday Financials is a plus.

Fluent German and English.

 

A culture of growth

With over 50 nationalities represented, we’re proud to welcome people of all backgrounds to our growing community, and we’re always finding new ways to help people feel welcomed and included. Here, you’ll have the tools, training and support you need to work in a way that suits you, learn new skills and reach your potential.

Ready to drive your career in Finance? Apply now and put your ideas in the driving seat at AutoScout24 Group.

 
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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Accountant General Ledger (m/f/d) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at autoscout24?
  3. Which of Accounting, Data Analysis and Finance have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Accounting, Data Analysis and Finance.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Senior Accountant General Ledger (m/f/d) role because I can bring practical experience in Accounting, Data Analysis and Finance, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes autoscout24 needs from this hire.

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