Specialist - Financial Accounting

Summary
As an Accounts Payable Accountant, you will be responsible for looking after our suppliers, and thus you will ensure the accurate and timely preparation of monthly and annual financial statements according to German Gaap (HGB).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Independent posting of AP-business transactions in our Microsoft Dynamics system
• Independent reconciliation and clarification of the accounts payable ledger
• Weekly preparation of payment runs
• Processing of incoming invoices and reminders
• Point of contact for departments and suppliers in the event of escalation
• Supporting and promoting of special projects for our digitalisation strategy in the supply chain (i.e. further development of the Microsoft Dynamics system, the invoice workflow, automated invoice posting, e-invoicing, etc.)

Professional & Personal Qualifications

• You have successfully completed an education / training as accountant or in a comparable profession
• You have several years of professional experience in a similar function and have good knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Your working style is characterised by analytical thinking, an independent way of working, and own initiative
• Your ability to work in a team, trustworthiness, and commitment is convincing
• Experience in process control and documentation is an advantage
• You are confident in using MS Office programmes, especially Excel
• Microsoft Dynamics (Business Central) experience is an advantage, but not a requirement
• Fluency in German and English

Interested?
If this sounds like a journey for you, we look forward to learning more from your convincing application. Please note: For non-EU applicants, a valid work and residence permit is a prerequisite for this job position. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor relocation from outside of the EU at this time.

What We Want To See

• Current CV
• Copy of your university degrees and certificates
• Criminal record certificate (can be provided at a later date)
• At least 3 letters of reference (can be provided at a later date)

About Scope Group
With more than 250 employees operating from offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Oslo and Paris, Scope Group is the leading European provider of independent credit ratings, ESG and fund analysis. Based on forward-looking and innovative methodologies, Scope offers a European perspective that contributes to greater diversity of opinion for institutional investors worldwide. Scope Ratings is the largest European credit rating agency, registered in accordance with EU and UK rating agency regulation, offering opinion-driven and non-mechanistic credit risk analysis. Scope ESG Analysis provides tools for analysing and reporting on ESG impact and risk, as well as second-party opinions on green, social and sustainable bonds. Scope Fund Analysis rates more than 10,000 funds and asset managers across all major asset classes. The shareholders of Scope Group include CEO and founder Florian Schoeller and anchor shareholder Stefan Quandt, numerous senior personalities in European finance and industry as well as institutional investors from several European countries. More on

At Scope Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. We embrace people from all backgrounds, regardless of culture, ethnicity and gender. We ensure that our application processes are free from discrimination. By valuing each individual's unique background and perspectives, we strive to create an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute their best. Our dedication to equality and inclusivity reflects our belief that diversity drives innovation and success.