Senior Accountant

YOUR MISSION
Ratepay is a dynamic and innovative fintech company dedicated to revolutionizing payment solutions in the online retail sector. We empower e-commerce businesses with flexible and secure payment options, allowing them to optimize their revenue streams. As a Senior Accountant (M/F/d), you’ll be a key player in our accounting team, taking ownership of critical financial tasks while collaborating across departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. You’ll also be the go-to expert for both internal and external audits, helping us maintain compliance and excellence.
Tasks
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Independently prepare monthly and annual financial statements (main ledger) with precision and attention to detail according to IFRS and HGB.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of VAT returns, advance VAT returns, recapitulative statements, and other tax returns.
- Take a proactive role in internal and cross-departmental projects, providing your accounting expertise to help drive company initiatives.
- Support day-to-day accounting tasks, contributing to the smooth operation of financial processes.
- Review, verify, and post incoming invoices and other business transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare detailed reports and analyses and respond to ad hoc financial inquiries from various stakeholders.
- Serve as the key contact for internal and external audit-related queries, ensuring transparency and thoroughness.

**Requirements**:
That's what you bring along
Fluency in German and excellent command of English, ensuring clear communication with internal and external stakeholders
- A completed commercial apprenticeship or training as an Accountant, or an equivalent qualification; the qualification of “Bilanzbuchhalter” is an added advantage.
- Several years of experience in accounting, with additional exposure to project management being a plus.
- Strong knowledge of HGB and IFRS accounting principles, combined with expertise in SAP and MS Office.
- Ideally, you have experience with Navision and a good understanding of German VAT law and other tax laws.
- Passion for accounting and a commitment to contributing to a fast-growing company with enthusiasm and dedication.

A collaborative, team-oriented attitude, along with the ability to work independently and take ownership of your tasks.
- A mindset focused on continuous improvement, service orientation, and going the extra mile to enhance your skills.

**Benefits**:
That's how working with us will be
**Stability & Innovation**: Become part of a dynamic fintech company that is transforming the financial industry through innovation and technology.
- Work with a diverse and talented team committed to pushing boundaries and setting new standards.
- We are part of the NEXI Group - one of the biggest financial groups in Europe

**Culture & Social**: Work with a diverse and talented team (we have 40+ nationalities) committed to pushing boundaries and setting new standards.
- Collaborate at our brand-new office in the heart of Berlin: enjoy BBQs on our rooftop terrace and connect with colleagues over freshly brewed coffee from our barista coffee machine.
- Experience regular company and team events: monthly free lunch, summer party, all-hands meetings, guest speakers, conferences & events.
- Community Connect - get involved in one of our social projects, as part of our sustainability initiative

**Growth**: Unlock endless opportunities for professional development and advancement as you drive fintech excellence.
- Buddy Program for language learning: improve your English or German through tandem sessions with your colleagues.
- Access to learning platforms, and if included in your P&D goals, you can attend additional training sessions.
- Personal Development Plans - your career progression is taken seriously with us

**Flexibility**: We offer flexible working hours and hybrid working options to balance work and family life.
- We offer flexible working hours and hybrid working options to balance work and family life.
- Recharge your batteries by enjoying 28 days of vacation every year
- Become a digital nomad: Work with Ratepay from any EU country for up to 1 month per year.
- Ratepaw Community: Our office has a floor which is dog-friendly. So, bring your pawsome pet to work when needed

**Rewards**: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your expertise and contributions.
- Generous private pension scheme
- Ratepay match 100% of your contribution up to 50 Euros per month.
- Flexible benefits - You have a monthly budget of 30 euros to choose between several benefits, for example, public transport subscription, grocery stores voucher, sports clubs, and many others.

**Extra Benefits**: We provide home office equipment, including screens and keyboards, to ensure you have the right setup when working from home.
- Access to a corporate benefits platform where employees can get great discounts and offer