Axada is a boutique accounting and tax advisory firm serving global businesses, with a strong focus on clients in the DACH region. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our expanding team at an exciting time. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while maintaining regular team collaboration.

We are proud to have been finalists multiple times in the Tolley’s Taxation Awards, including in the Best Employer and Best International Tax Team categories, reflecting our commitment to both excellence in technical work and creating a great place to work.

The role:

You will be joining our Tax and Accounting team, where you will play a key role in ensuring timely tax compliance, including handling monthly payrolls and quarterly VAT returns. Additionally, you will assist with bookkeeping, management accounts, and provide support on advisory work.

We are looking for a highly motivated and reliable individual with strong organisational and time management skills, committed to delivering top-quality service. Proficiency in German is essential. We offer training support for professional exams (ACA, CTA, ACCA) and provide in-house training and development. Within our small, supportive team, you'll quickly acquire new skills and gain valuable experience in international tax and accounting.

We seek candidates who are driven, focused, and eager to make a meaningful contribution to our company's success. Our diverse international client portfolio and range of projects create a dynamic and challenging work environment, offering ample opportunities to expand your expertise. For the right candidate, there are significant opportunities for career progression, supported by excellent training and development resources. Our collaborative culture values everyone’s contributions and ideas.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Support accounting and tax compliance efforts, ensuring timely completion of:

Monthly management accounts and payroll
Year-end statutory accounts
Corporation tax returns
VAT advice and filing

· Assist with practice administration tasks

· Participate in meetings and other events

· Conduct AML checks and due diligence on new clients

· Support the onboarding of new clients

· Assist with research for tax advisory projects

About you:

· Results-driven with strong teamwork and communication skills

· Preference for Finance or Business graduates

· High level of numerical and analytical ability

· Strong attention to detail is essential

· Fluency in German is required

Why Axada?

· Join a friendly, supportive, diverse & international team

· Enjoy a variety of work and projects everyday

· Remote & hybrid working

· Inclusive team building events

· Open, inclusive and supportive culture – bring your ideas and suggestions

· Attractive benefits package

· Recognised in the industry – multiple-time finalists at the Tolley’s Taxation Awards for Best Employer and Best International Tax Team

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Paid sick time
Work from home

Application Question(s):

Do you have a relevant degree in accounting or finance?
What grade did you attain in your degree or A-levels?
Did you graduate or finish school education in the last 12 months or will you graduate in the next 12 months?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

German fluently (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Graduate Trainee Accountant (German Speaking)

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