Senior Accountant - German Speaking

About the Role: Aspire Software (an operating group of Valsoft Corp) is looking for an eager, self-motivated, and experienced Senior Accountant - German Speaking to join our growing team. You will work with our team to ensure that the financials are in place to build our foundation for decision-making and receive the attention they deserve. Note: The successful candidate will be based anywhere in the UK, working in a fully remote work model.

What You'll Do

• Perform financial period close tasks and complex journal entries/accounting analysis.
• Perform Balance Sheet analysis and reviews, including reconciliations of accounts.
• Perform day-to-day recording of AP and AR data (Invoices/credit notes, etc.) and ensure all invoices are entered and issued in a timely manner correctly in the ERP.
• Follow up with Vendors/Suppliers regarding missing invoices, ensuring full accountability on the cost accruals for the P&L review.
• Process payments, bank transfers, and ensure that approvals are adequate.
• Reconcile expense reports, credit cards, invoices, and inter-company transactions.
• Prepare financial KPIs, review for accuracy, and prepare monthly VAT returns in line with government legislation.
• Participate in the completion of audit engagements and compliance requirements.
• Prepare ad-hoc performance analysis, management reporting, and perform variance analysis of actual results vs. financial plans (budgets and forecasts).

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience working in a Financial Accounting role is essential.
• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is highly desirable.
• At least a professional level of German and English (B1-level or above, both written and verbal) is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• A professional qualification in bookkeeping and/or accounting, and demonstrable expertise in accrual accounting theory and practice are assets.
• A detail-oriented self-starter who thrives on accuracy and solving problems.
• An innovative thinker with a passion for automation, continuously seeking smarter ways to streamline workflows.
• Legally authorised to work in the UK.