Junior Accountant

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU
Are you passionate about numbers and eager to jumpstart your career in finance? As our Junior Accountant, you will be supporting our Senior Finance Manager in driving financial excellence and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our accounting and financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic and innovative environment, working alongside a team dedicated to achieving impressive results.
Be a part of #teamahead and help us continue to revolutionize the snack industry with your accounting expertise
OUR MISSION
At ahead, we reinvent the world of indulgence food and snacks, because the great-tasting foods we crave for shouldn’t just taste great, but also be good for you and the people you love. We use food technology to replace refined sugar and empty carbs with fiber, healthy fats and some sweet magic, so you can go ahead and enjoy some everyday indulgence without compromising your health. We’re now looking for a talented and enthusiastic Junior Accountant to help us maintain financial accuracy and support our growth in the food industry. Join us to make a real impact and be a part of our innovative journey
Tasks
**YOUR TASKS**:

- Financial Accounting: You will manage financial records with a focus on working with financial statements and treating accounting entries accurately, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Data Management: You will handle large datasets in Excel, maintaining meticulous attention to detail and ensuring data integrity.
- General Ledger Management: You will manage the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely posting of all financial transactions.
- Accounts Payable and Receivable: You will manage and oversee the accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections.
- Financial Reporting: You will assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Tax Compliance: You will handle tax filings, ensure timely submissions, and maintain compliance with local and international tax laws.

**Requirements**:
**WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED**:

- Education & Experience: A degree in Financial Accounting, or a related field with 2-3 years of experience in financial accounting, including working with financial statements and treating accounting entries.
- Analytical & Excel Skills: Proficiency in financial analysis and advanced skills in Excel for managing large datasets and performing complex data analysis.
- Attention to Detail & Comfort with Numbers: A natural ease around numbers and exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all financial records and analyses.
- Proficiency with DATEV: Solid knowledge of the use of DATEV for financial reporting
- Language Skills: Fluent in both German and English, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages.
- Bonus: Prior e-commerce accounting experience will be a plus

**Benefits**:
**WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US**:

- You already know what we do. If that's not cool, we don't know what is. But if you need more convincing, we’ve got plenty of ahead snacks and drinks in the office. Oh, and we have a ping-pong table too.
- Everyone wants it, we have it: The best team. Young, dynamic, international, and ambitious. Nice events and after-work activities. Can you identify with that?
- By the way, we're a startup: If you're looking for a greenfield, creative freedom, and a steep learning curve, you're in the right place. We provide you with top resources for rapid knowledge growth.
- ⭐ Great product: Our low-sugar snacks are simply delicious. Have you tried them yet?
- Cool benefits: Our office is located in the heart of Hamburg, right by the Alster. We offer the possibility of home office (2 days a week) and many other perks like a MacBook, merch, snacks, and drinks included.
- ️ Team offsites: Every year we organize cool offsites with the team, and we’re already planning our next adventure. Join us and experience unforgettable offsites with the team

WANT TO JOIN US?
Send us your resume and a few reasons why you want to be a part of ahead.
1. We will get back to you as soon as possible to schedule an interview.
2. After our initial meeting, you’ll work on a small case study to give you a sense of the tasks you’ll be handling.
3. During the case presentation, you’ll meet the founders, Johannes and Philip, as well as our Finance team.
4. If both sides are happy, you can start as soon as possible
Just reach out to us for a chat.