# Accountant / Buchhalter:in (m/w/d)

**Company:** [Ververica GmbH](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/fR32A6zerK3JxY6MNAVWjB.md)
**Location:** Barcelona, Spain
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Finance

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## Description

We're looking for a structured, reliable **Accountant** (all genders welcome) to take ownership of our day-to-day accounting. This is a hands-on role covering ongoing bookkeeping, accounts receivable and payable, and the preparation of VAT returns.

You'll report directly to our Director of Accounting & Finance, who owns overall responsibility for accounting, our ERP system (SAP), and financial close. This position is a great fit if you enjoy precise, detail-driven work, like running tasks independently, and want to support a growing, international SaaS business.

**What you'll do**

-   Independently manage ongoing bookkeeping under German GAAP (HGB) for German and international entities
-   Handle accounts receivable and payable: invoicing, payments, and collections
-   Support monthly close, including accruals, deferrals, and account reconciliations
-   Prepare and file VAT returns and other tax filings (e.g. EC Sales Lists, OSS)
-   Support year-end close, tax audits, and collaboration with auditors and tax advisors
-   Help optimise and digitise processes within the SAP ERP system
-   Coordinate with other teams (e.g. Procurement, Legal, Controlling)

## Requirements

-   A completed commercial apprenticeship plus certification as a Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK) and/or a comparable qualification, e.g. a relevant degree (Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting)
-   At least 3 years of accounting experience in the IT/software/cloud sector; experience in an international setting is a plus
-   Strong knowledge of German commercial law (HGB) and EU VAT law
-   Experience with accruals, reconciliations, VAT, and supporting year-end close and audits
-   Confident with accounting software (SAP Business One) and MS Excel; experience with Google Sheets and other tools is a plus
-   Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable, as well as working with tax advisors and auditors, is a plus
-   A careful, structured, and self-directed way of working
-   Fluent German and excellent written and spoken English (English is our company language)
-   Eligibility to work in Spain

## Benefits

-   A role with real responsibility, where you'll have a direct hand in shaping how we work
-   A fast-paced, international environment in an innovative tech company
-   Flexible hours and the option to work hybrid
-   Modern tools (SAP, Power BI, AI, and more)
-   A friendly, international team with a flat structure and open, honest communication