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Accountant (Freelance/Temporary)

  • Company: Get A Job.ai
  • Location: Berlin
  • Salary: Pay not listed
  • Full Time
  • Berlin

Website Get A Job.ai

Represented by Get A Job.ai

About This Role

We are representing a confidential clean beauty organization based in Berlin, seeking a Freelance/Temporary Accountant to support their financial operations during a period of growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with e-commerce experience to work in a dynamic, hybrid environment.

Our client is scaling rapidly and requires immediate support to maintain financial compliance and operational excellence as they expand their European presence.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day financial operations including bookkeeping, invoicing, and payment processing
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements preparation in accordance with HGB (German GAAP)
  • Support statutory audits and ensure compliance with German tax and legal regulations
  • Prepare cash flow statements and monitor cash on hand
  • Work with Oracle NetSuite ERP system (recently implemented)
  • Manage cross-border VAT requirements and international financial compliance

What We're Looking For

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience in finance and accounting
  • Solid knowledge of German GAAP (HGB)
  • Experience in e-commerce and cross-border VAT is a strong plus
  • Familiarity with Oracle NetSuite is advantageous
  • Fluent in English (German, Italian, French, or Spanish are a plus)
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and hands-on mentality
  • Available for freelance or temporary engagement

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your experience and expectations. We then submit qualified candidates to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all communication is managed through our recruitment process.

This is a hybrid position based in Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg area), with 3 days per week in-office and flexible remote working for the remainder of the week.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and engagement structure (freelance rate or temporary contract).

Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and work to ensure fair consideration throughout our recruitment process.

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Terms used in this posting

hybrid
A work arrangement combining both in-office and remote/at-home work, typically on a set schedule.

Working in Berlin, Deutschland

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Berlin is the capital of Germany as well as its largest city by both area and population. With 3.7 million inhabitants, it has the highest population within its city limits of any city in the European Union. The city is also one of the states of Germany, being the third-smallest state in the country by area. Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, bordering Brandenburg's capital Potsdam to the southwest. The urban area of Berlin has a population of over 5 million, making it the most populous in Germany. The Berlin-Brandenburg capital region has around 6 million inhabitants and is Ger

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National unemployment rate in Germany: 3.7%via World Bank

GDP per capita in Germany: $60,496via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in Germany: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in Germany: 0.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Statutory minimum wage in Germany: €2,343/monthvia Eurostat

Cost of living in Germany: 9.1% above the EU averagevia Eurostat

Job vacancy rate in Germany: 2.8%via Eurostat

Average hours worked per year in Germany: 1,332via OECD

Nearest public transit: Staatsoper (bus stop, 55m). via OpenStreetMap

  • Elevation 36m (118 ft)

About this role & career path

Traits that fit this role

  • Intellectual Curiosity
  • Cautiousness
  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability

Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).

Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET

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Salary & compensation

Workers in Business & Financial Operations occupations earn a national median of $76,859via US Census ACS / Data USA

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Listing facts

  • Role Accountant (Freelance/Temporary)
  • Employer Get A Job.ai
  • Location Berlin
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
  • Posted September 11, 2026
  • Apply by October 12, 2026
  • Country Germany
  • Overview Full job description on this page (333 words)

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  • Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.
  • Report to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities.
  • Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
  • Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
  • Supervise auditing of establishments, and determine scope of investigation required.
  • Confer with company officials about financial and regulatory matters.

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