Assistant Accountant

Location: Munich, Germany
Date Posted: Oct 28, 2025

**Description**

**About Alvarez & Marsal**

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 11,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

**The Team**

The EMEA Finance Team supports offices across Europe and the Middle East as part of the shared service function and they are looking for an Assistant Accountant (M/F/d) to be based in Munich. The Corporate Accounting Team works closely with Local External Accountants and are responsible for all financial accounting and reporting for the EMEA business including but not limited to month end close, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and statutory and compliance filings (VAT, Financial Statements etc.). The successful applicant will report to the Manager Financial Accounting, Germany and will work alongside the Finance Team, external advisors, auditors, and the wider business as required.

**How you will contribute**
- Month end (monthly balance sheet reconciliations, monthly local statutory accounts, monthly VAT and other accounting reports)
- Preparation of intercompany workings and invoices
- Liaising with Accounts Payable and Billing Teams to ensure that costs are correctly allocated to each business unit
- Liaise with external advisors, including auditors and local accountants, assist with the preparation of the financial statements, if required, support the local country audits ensuring resulting in a timely submission filing
- Assistance with ad-hoc projects as and when required
- Ensuring a robust control environment is operated and maintained at all times

**Qualifications**
- Previous experience operating in an international multi-site business with exposure to FX transactions
- Experience of supporting the preparation of local GAAP financial statements
- Experience in VAT preparation
- Part-Qualified accountant with some experience in industry or Graduate from the University of Economics advantageous
- Knowledge of DATEV would be advantageous
- Strong technical knowledge (especially in Microsoft Excel)
- Fluency in English is essential; advanced German language skills are highly appreciated
- Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines, results orientated and “can do” attitude
- A natural team player who can interact easily with colleagues and have strong communication skills

**Your journey at A&M**

We recognise that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritise your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate

**Inclusive Diversity**:
A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**:
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