Tax Accountant

Location: 97717 Euerdorf, Germany (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: €36,000 – €42,000 gross per annum
Experience: Minimum 3 years in a tax consultancy firm
Language: German C1
Required Tools: MS Office, MS Excel

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Tax Accountant / Tax Clerk (m/f/d) to join a professional tax consultancy team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience working in a tax consultancy firm and possess strong knowledge of financial accounting, tax returns, annual financial statements, and payroll accounting.

The successful candidate will independently manage multiple client accounts, handle accounting and tax-related matters, and communicate with clients, tax authorities, and government institutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting
   • Manage ongoing financial bookkeeping for clients from various industries.
   • Record and process business transactions.
   • Perform account reconciliations and prepare financial reports.
2. Tax Returns
   • Prepare income tax returns for individuals.
   • Prepare VAT (Value Added Tax) and trade tax returns.
   • Ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable tax regulations.
3. Annual Financial Statements
   • Assist in preparing annual financial statements.
   • Prepare income-surplus calculations (Einnahmenüberschussrechnung – EÜR).
   • Review financial records and supporting documents.
4. Payroll Accounting
   • Prepare monthly payroll and salary statements.
   • Process payroll-related reports and notifications.
   • Handle submissions to government authorities and social security institutions.
5. Client Management
   • Independently manage and support multiple client accounts.
   • Communicate directly with clients regarding accounting and tax-related matters.
   • Coordinate with tax offices and other relevant authorities.
   • Respond to client queries and provide necessary documentation.
6. Tax Compliance and Deadline Management
   • Review tax assessments and related documents.
   • Monitor important tax deadlines and submission dates.
   • Ensure timely processing of tax-related requirements.
7. Team Collaboration
   • Work closely with tax advisors on accounting and taxation matters.
   • Support the team in resolving complex tax and financial issues.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a tax consultancy firm.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and bookkeeping.
• Experience preparing income tax, VAT, and trade tax returns.
• Knowledge of annual financial statements and EÜR.
• Experience in payroll and salary accounting.
• Familiarity with German tax regulations and accounting procedures.
• Ability to independently manage multiple client accounts.
• Experience communicating with clients, tax offices, and government authorities.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly MS Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• German language proficiency at C1 level.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of €36,000 – €42,000 gross.
• Attractive employee benefits.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work with clients from different industries.
• Independent responsibility for managing client accounts.
• Diverse accounting and taxation assignments.
• Opportunities for continuous professional learning and development.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.