About the Role
We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in a central operational function. This is a hands-on role at the core of our daily financial processes, responsible for keeping the books up-to-date, ensuring invoices are processed, cash flow is transparent, and the annual financial statement is prepared smoothly. You will work closely with our Finance Controller and Accounting Assistant, reporting directly to the Co-CEOs.
Responsibilities
- Independent processing of current financial accounting
- Booking all transactions in DATEV Unternehmen Online, such as incoming and outgoing invoices, bank, and credit cards
- Account reconciliation and clarification, including open item lists
- Preparation and execution of payment transactions
- Value-added tax pre-registration and processing of VAT returns for our Swiss tax office
- Maintenance of global cash flow tracking and proactive reporting of deviations to management
- Creation of external cost lists (DATEV exports) for project managers to reconcile with internal budgets
- Support in preparing the annual financial statement in close cooperation with our tax advisor
- Ensuring all financial data is maintained in the correct system
Requirements
- Completed commercial apprenticeship with a focus on accounting, e.g., as a certified accountant, tax assistant, or tax specialist
- Sound knowledge of DATEV Unternehmen Online, applied confidently and consistently
- Several years of professional experience in financial accounting with a holistic understanding of accounting relationships
- Independent and precise way of working with a passion for numbers
- Solid understanding of German tax law and accounting standards
- Experience with international billing contexts, ideally including Switzerland
- Precise and reliable: You identify issues others overlook and leave nothing unfinished
- Proactive communication: You report problems before they become bottlenecks
- Enjoyment in independently managing and developing your area
- Native German or C2 level (spoken and written) and English language skills
Skills
- DATEV Unternehmen Online
- German tax law
- Accounting standards
- International billing contexts
- Cash flow tracking
- VAT pre-registration
- Payment transactions
- Account reconciliation
Location
- Berlin
- Switzerland
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Several years of professional experience
Education Level
- Completed commercial apprenticeship with a focus on accounting
- Certified accountant
- Tax assistant
- Tax specialist
Benefits
- Sports subsidy (e.g., Urban Sports Club, up to 44 EUR/month)
- Employer contribution to company pension plan after probation period
- Further training opportunities as needed
About the Company
- Battle Royal Studios is a boutique creative agency, renowned for delivering innovative and immersive experiences that captivate audiences worldwide.
- From high-profile brand activations to grand cultural events, we craft unique concepts that blend creativity, strategy, and cutting-edge technology.
- We produce immersive experiences, live events, brand activations, and ceremonies for international clients.
- We work on a project basis in several international markets.
- Our international project business, including in Switzerland, creates complex requirements for invoicing and tax compliance.
