Senior Accountant

Job Description

Senior Accountant – Seekda Hospitality Solutions – Aspire Software – Germany

Aspire Software is looking for an eager, self-motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing team in Germany!

As the Senior Accountant, you will work with our team to ensure that the financials are in place that help to build our foundation for decision-making and receive the attention they deserve.

The successful candidate will have at least a B1-level German language skill set, both written and verbal!

Here is a little window into our company: At Aspire Software, we never stop building. Aspire Software is a vertical acquisition software company that owns, operates and manages a diverse portfolio. Aspire Software, an operating group of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft's global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralised model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio. Aspire Software an operating group of Valsoft. Established in Canada in 2015, Valsoft has grown to a global portfolio of 130+ companies, acquiring and developing vertical market software companies, enabling each business to deliver the best mission-critical solutions for customers in their respective industries. A key tenet of Valsoft’s philosophy is to invest in well-established businesses and foster an entrepreneurial environment that molds companies into leaders in their respective industries. Valsoft looks to buy, hold and create value through long-term partnerships.

Our motto is “Be Humble, Stay Hungry!” 

The successful candidate will be based anywhere in Germany, working in a remote work model!

What your day will look like:

• Perform financial period close tasks and complex journal entries/accounting analysis
• Perform Balance Sheet analysis and reviews, including reconciliations of accounts
• Perform day-to-day recording of AP and AR data (Invoices/credit notes, etc.)
• Make sure all invoices are entered and issued in a timely manner correctly in the ERP
• Follow up with Vendors/Suppliers regarding missing invoices, full accountability on the cost accruals for the P&L review
• Process payments, bank transfers, and ensure that approvals are adequate
• Reconcile expense reports, credit cards, invoices, and inter-company transactions
• Ensure that key controls and procedures are respected and implemented where needed
• Preparing financial KPIs and reviewing for accuracy
• Preparing monthly VAT returns in line with government legislation
• Participate in the completion of audit engagements and compliance requirements
• Provide necessary information to tax advisors and answer any relevant queries
• Prepare ad-hoc performance analysis and management reporting
• Perform variance analysis of actual results vs. financial plans (budgets and forecasts)

About You:

• 3+ years of experience working in a Financial Accounting role is essential
• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is highly desirable
• A professional qualification in bookkeeping and/or accounting is an asset
• Demonstrable expertise in accrual accounting theory and practice is an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• A detail-oriented self-starter who thrives on accuracy and solving problems
• A genuinely curious mindset, capable of quickly learning new systems, and the desire to grow and develop over time
• An innovative thinker with a passion for automation, continuously seeking smarter ways to streamline workflows and drive operational efficiency
• A team player who loves challenges and wants to ‘own’ their area of business
• Strong work ethic, organized, and focused 
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all organisational levels
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex data into meaningful insights
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and results
• Ability to roll up sleeves and make things happen
• Great attention to detail and planning skills 
• At least a professional level of English, B1-Level or above, both written and verbal, is essential
• At least a professional level of German, B1-level or above, both written and verbal, is essential
• Legally authorised to work in Germany

If you're a Senior Accountant ready to take on this exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

For further information about Aspire Software, please visit our website at www.aspiresoftware.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  

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