Assistant Accountant - German Speaking

Job Description

Assistant Accountant - German Speaking (Maternity Cover)

The Assistant Accountant will work closely with the Controller and other finance team members to ensure the safekeeping of all PXO AP and accounting processes and controls. They will ensure accurate reporting of the financial elements of accounts payable so Management can make key decisions to foster growth and profitability at PXO.

This position can be based in one of our studios (Stuttgart, Frankfurt or London) or can be remote but you must be based in either Germany or the UK.
• Post A/P invoices adhering the PXO's processes and controls.
• Ability to work with vendors and reconcile and resolve balances where necessary.
• Post cash entries and apply accounts receivable collections.
• Creates vendor profile based on standard Pixomondo documents.
• Creates vendor POs based on user Shopping carts and ensures GL coding is accurate.
• Provides weekly updates on outstanding AP invoices and monthly AP Accruals.
• Ensures AP approval processes are compliant with audit requirements - from PO creation to invoice approvals.
• Assists with month-end close process - AP and expense accruals.
• Provide support in weekly project cost reports.
• Support in annual audits & maintain necessary documentation.
• Ad-hoc reporting, ability and eagerness to quickly pick up new tasks and projects as required.

Requirements:
• Business/accounting/financial degree or equivalent qualification.
• 1-2 years relevant work experience.
• Strong aptitude for business software applications and proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
• VFX industry knowledge desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communicator, written and verbal.
• Working proficiency in German is essential.
• SAP knowledge desirable but not essential.
• Natural inclination to problem solve and analyze financial information.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with a strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• Motivated by a challenge/problem and with an ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
• Ability to focus on completion of tasks in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• Inquisitive and proactive approach to work.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7y5n6-3-147-80-39-42 in your application.