Financial Accountant - Germany

Salary: €50K - €60K Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote (Germany)

Position Overview

We are a fast-growing healthcare scale-up bringing innovative therapies to Europe. Germany is our next big market, and you will be our first finance hire on the ground. This role offers the opportunity to build the finance function and shape how we do business in Germany.

Responsibilities

• Own the books: Full bookkeeping under HGB, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and banking.
• Run payroll & taxes: Ensure accurate payroll, social security, VAT, and corporate tax filings.
• Keep us compliant: Prepare statutory returns, manage audits, and liaise with advisors and authorities.
• Report with impact: Deliver clear monthly insights to the German Managing Director and the UK finance team.
• Build for scale: Design lean processes and controls that grow with the business.

Requirements

• German accounting qualification (e.g., Steuerfachangestellte/r, Bilanzbuchhalter/in, or similar).
• Hands-on experience across accounting, payroll, and tax.
• Confidence working independently and owning end-to-end finance processes.
• Fluent German and strong English communication skills.
• Bonus: Experience in a start-up or high-growth environment.

What’s In It for You

• Autonomy: Set up and run Germany’s finance operation your way.
• Flexibility: Work remotely.
• Growth: As we scale, your role can grow too.
• Impact: Your numbers will shape strategic decisions in a market poised for rapid expansion.

Application Instructions

Ready to build something from the ground up? Apply now and be the finance backbone of our German story.

Company Information

We are a fast-growing healthcare scale-up bringing innovative therapies to Europe. Germany is our next big market.

Reports to: Head of Finance (UK) & Managing Director (Germany)