Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate (Ref;KM46942)A Japanese trading house is currently recruiting an Accountant to join their Accounting team in Düsseldorf, Germany.In this role, you will be responsible for daily accounting operations, accounts receivable/payable management, expense processing, audit support, tax-related reporting, and general accounting duties.Understanding of Japanese culture and some Japanese language skills would be advantageous.TYPE: Permanent, full-time6-month probation period (full-time, office-based)After probation, hybrid working with 2 days at homeWORKING HOURS:37.5 hours per week (Monday–Thursday 9:00–17:15, Friday 9:00–16:00)SALARY:EUR 46,000–EUR 50,000 depending on experience (benefits included)START: ASAPLOCATION: Düsseldorf, GermanyAccountant Main Responsibilities:• Entering customer and vendor information into the system• Posting invoices (purchases, expenses)• Arranging payments to vendors• Reconciling accounts receivable and accounts payable• Monitoring accounts receivable collection• Reviewing and processing employee and representative office expense reports• Supporting statutory, tax, and internal audits• Supporting group consolidation work• Supporting VAT returns, VAT reconciliation, and other tax-related reports• Balance confirmations with intercompany entities and third parties• Assisting with general accounting mattersPayroll calculation is outsourcedCorporate tax calculation is also outsourcedAccountant Ideal Candidate:• Accounting experience (junior to associate level acceptable)• Business-level fluency in English• Understanding of basic accounting principles• Experience with Microsoft NAV / Business Central (or other major ERP systems)• Experience with VAT returns, reconciliation, Bundesbank/tax reporting (e.g., Z5/Z4/ZM reports)• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and time management skillsIf your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.We may consider applications from people on Working holiday and graduate visas, depending on their experience.*When contacting us, please include the job reference number (Ref: KM46942) at the top of your message.