Accountant (m/f/d) – 12months Fixed Term Contract

Ratepay • Berlin

  • Full-time

Berlin

from today

Your Mission

Together we work on tailor-made solutions for major online merchants and marketplaces - designing the payment solutions of tomorrow.
  
 As an Accountant (m/f/d), you will work hand in hand with your colleagues from the Accounting Team, provide support with accounting-related tasks and be the contact person for internal and external audits.
You will take ownership of key accounting processes, play an important role in our monthly and annual closing activities and actively contribute to the development of our accounting function. Working closely with colleagues across Finance and other departments, you will help drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  
  Your Tasks:
  • You take ownership of key month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, provisions, reconciliations, and the preparation of accounting entries under HGB and IFRS. 
  • You ensure the accuracy and compliance of accounting records by performing account analyses, balance sheet reconciliations, regulatory reporting and supporting internal and external audits. 
  • You oversee accounts payable related processes, coordinate with internal stakeholders and support the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments and vendor reconciliations. In this context, you work closely with our working students and provide guidance on day-to-day accounting activities. 
  • You contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes, internal controls and system-supported workflows while collaborating closely with colleagues across Finance, Treasury and other business functions. 
  • You support tax-related accounting topics with a particular focus on direct taxes, including the preparation of tax-relevant data, reconciliations and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Your Profile

  • You have completed a commercial apprenticeship or training as an Accountant or have an equivalent qualification; the qualification of “Bilanzbuchhalter” is of benefit 
  • You have several years of experience in accounting, ideally also in Project Management
  • You have an affinity for numbers and a meticulous approach to work 
  • You are familiar with accounting according to HGB and IFRS and have very good knowledge of SAP and MS Office.
  • Ideally, you have had your first contact with Navision and have been able to gain knowledge of VAT law. 
  • You are passionate about your subject and want to contribute to our company with a lot of commitment. 
  • You are open, outgoing and enjoy working in a team
  • You work independently, are service-oriented and have the will to constantly improve yourself
  • You demonstrate a great knowledge of Excel and have strong analytical skills
  • You are fluent in English and have at least B1 level of German 

Equal Opportunities & Diversity

We value our diversity and welcome everyone to our team. Regardless of ethnic and social background, religious beliefs, worldview, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental limitations, age, marital status, educational background and nationality. With over 200 employees and 40 different nationalities, we take our values seriously. These include; ownership, growth, integrity, collaboration, customer centricity and inclusion.

The sweet spot! Let’s talk perks.

We're more than just a workplace – we're a vibrant community of innovators, collaborators, and visionaries who love what we do and reward those who work with us. Here, your career isn't just a job. It's an opportunity to thrive, learn, and make a difference. Take a look at these great personalised benefits of working at Ratepay On a monthly basis, you can choose between mobility, fitness, food, training and much more.

Flexible working hours and up to 80% remote work

Working from abroad (Up to 8 weeks a year)

28 vacation days per annum (+ 24th & 31st December free)

Financial security including Pension plan

Monthly lunches as well as Beets & Roots discounts

Learning and development (Flexible L&D budget, individual development plan, and internal learning formats)

Allowance for health, wellbeing, or fitness

Ratepaw community: Our office has a floor which is dog-friendly.

Our Recruitment Process

Step 1: Intro Call with a Senior Talent Partner
Step 1: Intro Call with a Senior Talent Partner

The first call with our recruiter is meant to be an introduction to ratepay, our culture and recruitment process. 

We want to get to know you better, understand who you are beyond your CV and find out what excites you.

Step 2: Meet your future Manager
Step 2: Meet your future Manager

This step is designed to get to know your future manager and the role better.

During this conversation we will dive deeper into your experience and share more about the team you would work with and share expectations from both sides.

Step 3: Team interview & skill assessment
Step 3: Team interview & skill assessment

This step looks slightly different in different business areas but is to assess technical and culture add.

It usually consists of a role-specific case study or technical assessment as well as assessing values alignment with some senior members of the team you would be joining. 

Step 4: Coffee chat (optional)
Step 4: Coffee chat (optional)

This step doesn't occur in every process, it depends on the role.

The coffee chat would generally take place with either a senior stakeholder from the business area you are joining such as a C-level leader or Head of department, or in some cases with a Senior HRBP. 

Ready to shape the future of digital payments? Join our team

Apply now!