Accountants in Germany
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Eyline Jakubowski
Last position:
External Financial Accountant at Trench Group GmbH
- Independent training in travel expense accounting (Egencia, Perk, AirPlus)
- Interface management between travel expense tools
- Onboarding and offboarding of employees and vendors
- Advising teams on posting incoming and outgoing invoices
- Documentation and process improvement
Mubashar Ali
Last position:
Interim Accounting Manager at JOSEPH DRESSELHAUS GmbH
- Report to the head of accounting/finance/controlling and handle ad hoc requirements from all accounting and finance departments in SAP 4, including advance payments, payment plans, master data updates, and intercompany reconciliation
- Manage payment regulators such as Nordwest and Eurobaustoff & EDE reconciliation, AVIS reconciliation, travel expense approvals and reconciliation with credit card statements, factoring reconciliation, payment blocks, etc.
- Support the annual audit and insolvency reporting
Florian Lieberknecht
Last position:
Consultant (freelancer) at zvoove Software Germany GmbH
- Consolidation
- Mergers
- Law firm chart of accounts / cost centers
- Preparation of annual financial statements
- Digital process development and optimization of the accounting/closing and reporting area
- Optimization of the DATEV software environment
Andreea Ardelean
Last position:
Financial Accountant & Controller at gebos GmbH
- Independent accounts receivable and accounts payable accounting, including posting all incoming and outgoing payments
- Preparing customer invoices and monitoring open items and dunning
- Preparing and creating monthly and annual financial statements under HGB
- Preparing VAT returns and working with tax advisors and the tax office
- Preliminary payroll accounting
- HR administration including recruiting, applicant management, and conducting job interviews
- Preparing reports and business analyses for management
- Handling complaints and clarifying accounting issues
Kiril Kapustin
Last position:
Accountant & Controlling Manager at Ems Ports Agency and Stevedoring Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG
- Implementation of AI tools to increase data analysis efficiency and decision quality
- Process optimization in financial accounting and controlling to reduce costs and increase transparency
- Development of strategic business plans for market expansion
Viaceslav Kolas
Last position:
Self-employed motivation coach at International Motivation Training (IMT) Deutschland GmbH
- Conducting training sessions for personal and professional development
- Promoting self-motivation, goal setting, and time management
- Coaching in the areas of career, finances, and personal development
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
Ilka Schmidt
Last position:
Interim Financial Accounting Manager at Eppendorf Group SE & Co. KG
- Financial accounting / general ledger
- VAT
- EC sales list reports
- Z4 reports
- Z5a reports
- Intercompany reconciliations
Acelya Satir
Last position:
Interim Senior Accountant at Gustavo Gusto GmbH & Co. KG
- Independently manage financial accounting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to HGB and IFRS
- Create monthly reports
- Prepare booking documents and calculate provisions
- Submit VAT advance returns, annual tax returns, and summary reports
- Consolidate all relevant financial data from multiple entities in SAP BYD
- Optimize AP and AR processes
- Manage general ledger and fixed asset accounting
- Serve as direct contact for internal and external finance topics
- Prepare monthly forecasts, intercompany and account reconciliations
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank accounting
- Submit factoring reports to banks
- Provide cash flow report to the CFO
- Train new finance staff
- Prepare and ensure compliance with financial statements
- Liaise with auditors and tax advisors
Katrin Rabow
Last position:
Interim Payroll Accountant
Responsible for accurate posting of monthly payroll and payments in 15 EMEA countries, including special topics such as company cars and benefits in kind, and reconciliation of balances for period close.
Act as the interface between Finance, HR and Treasury, providing support for processes and developing solutions.
Developed an application to automate preparation of booking lists for SAP, saving the team several hours per month and significantly reducing error rates.
Tasks:
Point of contact for all payroll inquiries
Account reconciliation and harmonization
Pre-close controls
Improvement and establishment of existing and new processes
Skills: financial accounting, payroll, Python
Tools: SAP, ATAQ, MS Excel, IntelliJ IDE, MS Power Automate
Sven Laue
Last position:
Project Controller at Iqony
- Acting as project controller for the STEAM sub-project within Iqony's long-term modernisation programme for an industrial water demineralisation plant at the BP refinery site in Gelsenkirchen-Scholven alongside the parallel WATER sub-project
- Managing cost control, SAP PS data integrity and project tracking in a challenging data environment
Anastasiya Hoffmann
Last position:
Freelance Accountant at Freelance Accounting according to IFRS and HGB
- Performed accounting services according to IFRS and HGB
Dennis Franz
Last position:
Controller/Accountant at Adama Deutschland GmbH
- Execution of accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset, and general ledger accounting
- Preparation of quarterly/annual financial statements under HGB/IFRS16
- Reviewing, classifying, and posting all business transactions
- Payment transactions and treasury planning
- Coordinating tax matters
- Preparing and analyzing statistics and reports
- Preparing analyses, reports, and liquidity forecasts
- Optimizing financial processes
- Contact person for colleagues, tax advisors, and auditors
- Valuation of foreign currencies, special cases in VAT law
- Supporting internal audits
- Evaluating and posting provisions under HGB, IFRS, and tax law
- Preparing and posting IFRS 16 entries
Alfred Plein
Last position:
Payroll Accountant at Rentschler Biopharma SE
- support in preparing payroll
- setup, maintenance and updating of employee master data
- communication with health insurers, authorities and certificate processing
- creating reports, statistics and analyses
- employee meetings
- system optimization / data analysis
- Workday
Irit Hartmann
Last position:
Independent Payroll Accountant at Hartmann Payroll Solutions (HPS)
Payroll and salary accounting, DATEV LODAS/Payroll and Salary, client support, reporting.
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Accountants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Accounting, Finance, Human Resources
Top industries
Professional Services, Manufacturing, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Accounting, Finance, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
66%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Doctorate
3%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 22 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Accountants
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 22 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the role
What they handle
A freelance accountant keeps the financial basics under control and makes sure the numbers are ready for reporting, reviews, and decisions. Depending on your setup, that can mean day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoice processing, payment runs, and support for month-end or year-end close.
- Bookkeeping and ledger maintenance
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Closing support and management reporting
- VAT preparation and audit-ready documentation
Core skills
A strong accountant works accurately, follows clear processes, and spots issues before they become a problem. They know how to structure transaction data, explain variances, and keep records consistent across systems and departments.
- Solid knowledge of financial accounting and bookkeeping
- Careful handling of invoices, accruals, and reconciliations
- Clear communication with finance, operations, and external advisers
- Confident use of ERP and accounting software
- Practical understanding of audit trails and documentation standards
Tools and setup
In Germany, many companies expect accountants to work with DATEV, SAP, or similar finance systems. Freelancers often step into existing workflows, clean up open items, and help the internal team keep pace during busy reporting periods or system changes.
Typical project work includes:
- support for ERP transitions
- backlog cleanup in bookkeeping
- preparation for audits or tax reviews
- temporary coverage for leave, growth, or team gaps
When to bring one in
Companies usually hire a freelance accountant when the workload is uneven, the internal team is short-handed, or a specific task needs extra focus. It is a good fit for start-ups building a finance function, mid-sized firms with seasonal peaks, and established businesses that need help during close, cleanup, or restructuring.
In Germany, local language skills and familiarity with common finance processes matter, especially when the role touches internal stakeholders, auditors, or external tax advisers.
What strong pros do
A good accountant does more than enter data. They keep the books tidy, ask the right follow-up questions, and leave a clear trail for everyone who uses the numbers later.
- Work accurately without losing speed
- Find mismatches and open items early
- Document decisions and corrections clearly
- Stay calm during close deadlines and handovers
- Protect confidentiality and handle sensitive data responsibly
Adjacent roles
Searches for an accountant often overlap with bookkeeper, financial accountant, or accounts payable specialist. The best match depends on whether you need broad bookkeeping support, closing expertise, or a more focused operational finance role.
If your project is about reporting quality, process cleanup, or covering a team gap, a freelance accountant can step in quickly and work within your existing setup.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Accountants? These answers cover the essentials.
A freelance accountant usually handles bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoice processing, and support for month-end or year-end close. Some also prepare VAT-related documentation, maintain ledgers, and clean up open items after a busy period or system change. The exact scope depends on whether you need operational support, reporting help, or temporary cover.
A freelance accountant makes sense when the need is temporary, urgent, or tied to a specific project. That includes backlog cleanup, audit preparation, leave cover, or support during growth and system transitions. If the workload is steady and broad across the year, a permanent hire may be the better fit.
A strong accountant needs clean bookkeeping habits, good judgment, and solid process discipline. Look for experience with reconciliations, close support, invoice flows, and finance software such as DATEV, SAP, or similar systems. Clear communication matters just as much, especially when the person has to work with operations, controllers, or external advisers.
A bookkeeper often focuses on daily transaction recording and basic account maintenance, while a financial accountant may work closer to statutory reporting, closings, and balance sheet topics. In practice, the titles overlap a lot, especially in smaller teams. The right choice depends on whether you need pure transaction work or broader accounting support.
Yes, many tasks can be done remotely if access to systems, documents, and internal contacts is set up well. For Germany-based companies, it helps if the accountant is comfortable with German-language documents and local finance workflows. On-site work is still useful for handovers, cleanup projects, and close periods when close coordination is needed.
Ask which processes the accountant has handled before, which systems they know, and how they approach reconciliations and close work. It also helps to clarify whether they can work with your internal approvals, document flow, and external tax adviser. A good freelancer should be able to describe a clear way of starting and stabilizing the work quickly.
Good work is visible in clean ledgers, fewer open items, and well-documented corrections. The best accountant leaves clear handovers, answers questions without confusion, and keeps the numbers consistent across reports and source systems. If you see a strong process mindset and careful communication, that is usually a good sign.
Common projects include bookkeeping backlogs, monthly close support, accounts payable or receivable relief, and help during audits or ERP changes. A freelance accountant is also useful when a team needs temporary cover during holidays, parental leave, or hiring delays. In Germany, companies often bring one in when the finance team needs reliable local support fast.
The average hourly rate for Accountants in Germany is 103 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 826 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Accountants in Germany, 66% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 40% hold at least a Master's degree, and 3% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Accountants in Germany have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Accountants in Germany are German (100%), English (94%), and French (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Accountants in Germany are Professional Services (94%), Manufacturing (60%), and Information Technology (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Accountants in Germany are Accounting (98%), Finance (90%), and Human Resources (50%).
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