Accountant

We are seeking an Accountant (m/w/d) with SAP skills to join our finance team in Germany. This role will be responsible for managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and optimizing our accounting processes.

You Will:

• Manage day-to-day accounting processes (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger) using SAP
• Prepare and analyse financial statements and reports
• Perform VAT filing
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal reporting requirements
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and implement strong internal controls Ensure adherence to financial laws and regulations
• Contribute to the improvement of financial systems and processes

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• IFRS and Local GAAP
• Proficiency in financial software (SAP, Microsoft Excel, Power BI)
• Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a high level of integrity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent English and German language skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA)
• Experience in market research or data analytics industry

Vacancy is based in central Nuremberg with hybrid work (x2 days per week in the office)

This is a Fixed Term Contract for 1 year (12 months)

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Company Description and Culture 

YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.    

We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.  

Why join YouGov? 

Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities. 

Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.  

Life at YouGov 

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do. 

We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need. 

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