Financial Accountant DACH

Join a company with a purpose! We are looking for smart and fun Financial Accountants to join our Finance Team. We offer you the opportunity to work with experienced finance professionals who are passionate in providing exceptional and reliable financial information. At Fastned you can contribute to building a greener future. Our goal is a European network of fast charging stations in prime locations, where electric drivers can charge their vehicles with energy from the sun and wind.

Your role

Your key contribution to the team is to be responsible for a wide variety of accounting and bookkeeping tasks for our Dutch parent company and its foreign subsidiaries in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Your regular work day includes reviewing and processing of incoming and outgoing invoices, reconciling bank accounts, managing payable and receivable accounts and regular communication with business teams. You will also be assisting the Senior Accountants in the month end closing process and in providing necessary documentation for the annual audit. Your experience and knowledge on processes and accounting systems will be a great addition to our team.

Your tasks will include:

• Support the Senior Financial Accountant with daily accounting tasks for German-speaking entities, including invoice review, payment runs, and journal postings.

• Perform month-end close activities and monitor trial balance data.

• Assist in preparing group and statutory accounts, including providing files and information for auditors.

• Support the preparation of monthly indirect tax filings and administrative requirements for the German tender.

• Manage debtors and creditors, follow up on overdue items, and contribute to improving financial procedures in a rapidly growing business environment.
  

The role will be based in our Amsterdam headquarters or Cologne office and you will be part of a diverse Finance team of over 20 people. As part of your in-depth onboarding, you will attend a series of workshops to learn all about electric mobility and fast charging infrastructure. In order for you to experience the EV-revolution for yourself, we give you access to our fully electric vehicle fleet (all perks are listed below).

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is an initiator and takes ownership on tasks assigned. A keen eye for details and critical thinking would be of great help in keeping our financial records up to date and accurate.

Additionally, you tick the following boxes:

• Near native in German language and fluent English;

• At least 2 years relevant experience as financial or general ledger accountant;

• Bachelor degree in accounting or related area;

• Proven experience working with accounting systems;

• Nice to have: Knowledge of VAT and other tax compliance requirements.
  

Our perks

We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognize & celebrate our successes, big and small. We focus on work-life balance, provide genuine work flexibility, and have family-friendly policies in place. Our benefits package includes:

• Stock option plan - we believe in shared value creation.

• Attractive Pension plan (fully covered by Fastned).

• A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities.

• You get access to our fully electric vehicle fleet (all charging expenses covered).

• 29 holidays. Additionally, we give you 2 Mission Days you can use to contribute to Fastned’s mission or to support a cause that is important to you.

• Daily lunches, snacks & drinks are provided at our office locations.

• Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organise an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees.

• Other perks include flexible working hours, full travel compensation and the working gear of your choice.

Interested?

We would love to have a conversation with you! Apply now, send us your CV and explain in your motivation letter why you’re excited about joining Fastned.

Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.