Accountant (Accounts Payable)

Location: Heidelberg, Germany, with flexible hybrid working arrangements

Salary: €3,704 or higher per month after tax, depending on experience and qualifications.

Company

An international, curiosity-driven scientific research organisation operating across six European research sites and 28 member states.

What you will do

• Process supplier invoices, corporate card transactions, employee reimbursements, and vendor master data.
• Reconcile accounts payable balances, fixed assets, and refunded tax amounts while resolving discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Treasury and suppliers to ensure timely payments and resolve invoice issues.
• Maintain fixed asset records, process transactions, perform depreciation runs, and prepare reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing through accruals, deferrals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare tax refund claims, assist with internal and external audits, and contribute to finance projects and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in accounts payable, VAT operations, or financial administration, preferably in an international and multicultural environment.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, French, or German is required.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, organisation, and ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across departments and cultures.
• Commitment to internal controls, ownership of responsibilities, and continuous development of accounting expertise.

Nice to have

• CIMA or ACCA certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, flexible, and community-oriented international work environment.
• Income tax-free salary with inclusion in the national system and related benefits.
• 30 days of annual leave in addition to public holidays.
• Free campus shuttle, library, cafeteria, sports facilities, and social clubs.
• On-site kindergarten in Heidelberg, maternity leave, and campus holiday clubs.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and cover letter through the online application system.
• A response is expected within two weeks after the closing date.
• Contract length: 1 year.