Staff Accountant - German Speaking

Key Responsibilities

• Preliminary to intermediate analysis of sales, production and other accounting data
• Physical inventory observation, price testing
• Examination of source documents pertinent to engagement
• Check and proof reports and schedules
• Conduct phone, video or in person interviews to obtain information
• Research, data analysis and evaluation
• Invoice analysis
• Attend marketing events and functions with clients
• Adhoc tasks as per business requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Soon to be, or recent Bachelors and/or Masters degree graduate, ideally in Accounting (or similar)
• Previous internship or paid-work experience in a professional environment (finance-related, advantageous)
• The ability to communicate at a professional level in both written and verbal German
• Working towards, or willingness to work towards a professional qualification such as ACA, CIMA
• Ability to understand (or previous experience of) how loss events impact a business
• Demonstrable attention to detail and analytical skills
• Tenacious in solving problems and getting to the root cause of issues
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrable ability to work as part of a team as well as independently 
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines and in sometimes pressurised environments
• Willingness to accept increasing responsibility as experience grows
• Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook & MS Teams

Job Benefits

• Davies Innovation Lab
• Leadership training programme
• Funding for professional qualification
• Learning & Development with Thrive at Davies

• The Davies Foundation
• Local charity funding
• Employee Resource Groups 
• Employee volunteering programme 

• Pension, employer matched contribution
• My Choices at Davies provides high Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefit cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Lease car salary sacrifice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

• Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
• Discounts with 100's of UK retailers
• EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline 
• 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
• Flexible working: hybrid, work from home or join a collaborative office space
• Inclusive employment policies e.g. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, etc