Steuerberater
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Nina Dill
Last position:
Head of ESG, Internal Audit and Risk Management at BIKE24
(parallel to freelance work)
- Setup and leadership of ESG, Internal Audit, and Risk Management for a listed company
- Setup and leadership of a CSRD / EU Taxonomy project including sustainability reporting
- Analysis and implementation of all relevant ESG product compliance regulations, including the introduction of ESG software
- Introduction of enterprise risk management and an internal audit system
Noor Al-Maliki
Last position:
Interim Accountant at Autohaus
- ➤ Processing a backlog of around six months in accounting, stabilizing day-to-day operations, and supporting a twelve-person finance team as part of a restructuring
- ➤ Handling ongoing accounts payable bookkeeping
- ➤ Reviewing, coding, and posting incoming invoices as well as bank, leasing, and repair invoices
- ➤ Account reconciliation and clarification of accounts payable, general ledger, and clearing accounts
- ➤ Structured processing of existing accounting backlogs
- ➤ Support with day-to-day operations, including processing digital and physical documents
- ➤ Support with monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB, including closing entries
Patrick Liedtke
Last position:
Director Tax & Accounting (interim) at GP Joule GmbH
- Ensure closing and audit of group financial statements
- Improve closing and audit structures & processes
- Transformation of finance & accounting structures
- Lead tax, finance & accounting teams (25-30 FTEs)
- Leading role initiating business transformation
- Support redesign of HR and payroll processes
Dorothée Weides
Last position:
Interim Management at Dorothée Weides – StB & Consulting
- Interim management – management level including personnel responsibility
- Change management – process optimization & digitalization
- Analyzing and optimizing internal accounting processes (finance & cross-departmental finance processes)
- Support in M&A transactions and due diligence
- Establishing reporting systems (finance & controlling)
- Consulting on accounting-related issues
- Business administration consulting
- Conducting recruitment processes (including redefining job descriptions and postings)
- Staff management and development
Imke Rohmert
Last position:
Interim Tax-Expert at MNE
- Year-end and group financial statement tasks (IFRS), in particular coordination of tax calculations and tax-related audit work
- General tax compliance and support to the legal department
- Process optimization
- Prepare internal tax-trainings
- Withholding tax processes
Serpil Dural
Last position:
Financial Accountant (interim) at Stepin GmbH
- Financial accounting including monthly closing in Exact Globe+
- Cleaning up the 2023 and 2024 financial accounting
Erik Wredenhagen
Last position:
Project experience at Various real estate companies
- Preparation, review and submission of income tax, VAT and construction withholding tax returns/filings
- Analysis/review of IFRS/HGB postings and subsequent tax provision calculations
- Process consulting and individual case reviews regarding VAT (reverse charge procedures, rental options, transfer of business as a going concern, input tax deduction and reduction)
- Review of purchase agreements for M&A transactions and real estate acquisitions
- Advice on use of special depreciation (§ 7b EStG since 2020), § 6b EStG reserves, distinction between commercial and asset management activities
- Ongoing compliance advice on property tax and real estate transfer tax
Christoph Queling
Last position:
Managing Director and Partner; Auditor (part-time) at CMC Audit GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Robert Regge
Last position:
Management Consultant at Regge Consulting
- Establishing new production sites for clients
- Tendering and procurement of land
- Tendering and execution of construction services
- Procurement of production machinery and equipment
- Purchasing all relevant services
- Setting up procurement departments
- Training and coaching of own staff
- Reassigning competencies
- Building personnel and departments across all business areas
- Developing and implementing cost reductions
- Analyzing technical standards and requirements
- Strategic sourcing
- Developing and implementing sourcing strategies closely tied to product categories and market conditions
- Introducing new software like ERP systems & traceability tools
- Process analyses
- Employee training
- Workshops with suppliers and clients before implementation
Stefan Bolle
Last position:
Owner at Bolle.Advisory
- Specialized consulting and project management for SAP S/4HANA migration
- Special audits of credit business at cooperative banks (§ 44 KWG)
- Process consulting for accounting at cooperative banks
- Annual financial statement audits for asset management and leasing companies
Kevin Groß
Last position:
Sabbatical / Family time
Goetz Von Kalm
Last position:
Managing Director at Compliance Zentrum GmbH Tax Consulting Company
- Interim management, including as Anti-Money Laundering Officer, Outsourcing Officer, Compliance Officer
- Project-based consulting including MaRisk, DORA
- Tax consulting
Dirk Schörling
Last position:
Interim Manager – Financial Accounting (Part Time) at Company in the transport sector
- Served as Managing Director of DIRINA GmbH
- Oversaw balance sheet accounting for the company's own entities
Thomas Rinderer
Last position:
Head of Finance (Interim) at Auto Fleet Control
Jan-Hendrik Thalmann
Last position:
Teamlead Accounting at LichtBlick SE
Accounting for 70+ companies, IFRS, HGB, SAP S/4HANA, PowerBI, coordination and quality assurance of monthly and group financial statements according to HGB and IFRS, support in integrating additional companies into SAP S/4HANA, optimization and standardization of financial processes aiming for full SAP coverage, subject-matter support and further development of reporting (incl. tax calculations and group reporting), coordination and ensuring timely reports to the corporate parent (tight deadlines), support in consolidating a heterogeneous system landscape
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Steuerberater statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Accounting, Finance, Audit
Top industries
Professional Services, Food and Beverage, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Accounting, Finance, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
73%
Master's degree or higher
64%
Doctorate
18%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Steuerberater in Germany
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About the certification
What it means
A Steuerberater is a licensed tax advisor in Germany. The title stands for deep knowledge of German tax law, accounting rules, and representation before tax authorities. Companies usually need this profile when the work goes beyond routine bookkeeping and requires formal tax expertise, careful judgment, and responsibility.
What it covers
- Income tax, corporate tax, VAT, and payroll tax topics
- Annual financial statements and tax returns
- Advice on tax planning, restructurings, and compliance
- Communication with tax offices and support in audits
- Guidance on documentation, deadlines, and filing duties
Typical profiles
Many Steuerberater work in tax advisory firms, finance departments, or as independent consultants. Others combine tax expertise with accounting, controlling, merger support, or cross-border matters. For companies in Germany, this certification often signals a freelancer who can step into sensitive finance work and handle German-language requirements with confidence.
Why companies hire them
A freelancer holding the Steuerberater qualification is useful when accuracy matters and mistakes can create legal or financial risk. That includes complex tax questions, year-end close support, internal tax reviews, or temporary replacement for an in-house tax lead. It also helps when a project needs someone who can explain options clearly to management and work closely with auditors, lawyers, or payroll teams.
Knowledge behind the title
- German tax law and administrative practice
- Accounting and financial reporting basics
- Tax procedure, deadlines, and evidence requirements
- Case analysis and structured advisory work
- Confidential handling of financial data
Germany-specific relevance
In Germany, the Steuerberater title is especially relevant for companies that operate under local tax rules or file through German entities. Many assignments can be handled remotely, but on-site cooperation can help during audits, close periods, or when teams need direct support. If you search for a tax advisor, Steuerberater, or StB, this certification points to the same core professional role.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Steuerberater.
A freelancer holding the Steuerberater title has formal qualification for German tax advisory work. It shows strong command of tax law, compliance duties, and professional responsibility in sensitive financial matters. For companies, that usually means more than bookkeeping support: it means qualified advice and representation in tax-related issues.
In practice, yes. Steuerberater is the official German title for a tax advisor with the legal qualification to provide tax advice in Germany. Some searchers also use the German abbreviation StB, but the title itself is the key marker of the profession.
A Steuerberater is most valuable in work that involves German tax returns, annual accounts, VAT questions, payroll tax issues, and tax planning. The title also matters in audits, restructurings, and cross-border cases with a German tax component. Companies often bring in this profile when the topic is sensitive or the deadline is tight.
An accountant or bookkeeper usually focuses on recording and preparing financial data. A Steuerberater goes further by advising on tax law, reviewing legal risk, and dealing with tax authorities. That makes the title relevant when a project needs formal tax expertise rather than only operational finance support.
The Steuerberater path is right for professionals who already work in tax, accounting, or finance and want to take on higher-responsibility advisory work. It suits people who like detailed legal and financial analysis, client contact, and structured problem-solving. It is also a strong fit for specialists who want to work independently or lead complex tax projects.
Preparation for the Steuerberater title is demanding and strongly based on German tax law, accounting, and practical case work. Candidates usually need to build broad expertise, not just memorize rules, because the exam and the profession both test judgment and application. Real-world experience in tax advisory or finance is usually very helpful.
The Steuerberater title is not a one-time certificate in the usual sense. Professionals must keep up with changes in tax law, follow professional rules, and meet continuing education duties that apply to the profession. For companies, this means the title is backed by ongoing professional standards, not just a past exam result.
It matters most when a company operates in Germany and needs reliable tax guidance under local rules. The title is especially useful for German entities, international companies with German filings, and any project that may involve tax office communication or audit support. In many cases, German-language collaboration is also important because the work is tied to local authorities and documents.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Steuerberater in Germany is 149 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,191 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Steuerberater in Germany, 73% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 64% hold at least a Master's degree, and 18% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Steuerberater in Germany have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Steuerberater in Germany are German (100%), English (100%), and French (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Steuerberater in Germany are Professional Services (93%), Food and Beverage (53%), and Automotive (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Steuerberater in Germany are Accounting (100%), Finance (93%), and Audit (80%).
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