Accountants in Germany
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Burkhard K.
Last position:
Head of Financial Accounting at St. Franziskus-Stiftung Münster
approx. 15,000 employees
Financial statement processes across the group, financial accounting, and cash flow management.
Anne
Last position:
Bilanzbuchhalterin at Tebis Technische Informationssysteme AG
- Familiarization with the company-specific finance and accounting processes
- First practical use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Familiarization with the accounting and closing processes of an internationally active software company
Laura M.
Last position:
Interim Financial Accountant at MPN Marketplace Networks GmbH
Industry: Asset management and services
Systems: DATEV Unternehmen online, Microsoft Dynamics 365, DocuWare, Microsoft Excel
- Independently processed incoming invoices for three companies and checked them for completeness
- Prepared manual customer invoices and carried out payment runs
- Supported monthly and annual closing activities
- Calculated and posted provisions
- Responsible for parts of fixed asset accounting
- Posted foreign currency bank accounts and performed account reconciliations via Excel
- Processed travel expenses and credit card statements; contact person for travel expense questions
- Prepared tax reports, especially VAT returns and EC Sales List
Nabil A.
Last position:
Financial Accountant at Feintool
- Group accounting for seven production plants in Germany in the accounting area with SAP
- Responsible for general ledger accounting as well as accounts receivable
- Processing and monitoring of factoring processes
- Performing intercompany reconciliations between group companies
- Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS
Thomas F.
Last position:
Financial Accountant at Ploon.it Group GmbH
- Managing the general ledger and subledgers as well as intercompany reconciliation for the subsidiary companies
Andreea A.
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
Noor A.
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
Eyline J.
Last position:
External Financial Accountant at Trench Group GmbH
- Independently learned and managed travel expense accounting (Egencia, Perk, AirPlus)
- Interface management between RSK tools
- Onboarding and offboarding of employees and suppliers
- Advising teams on posting incoming and outgoing invoices
- Documentation and optimization of processes
Irit H.
Last position:
Independent Payroll Accountant at Hartmann Payroll Solutions (HPS)
Payroll and salary accounting, DATEV LODAS/Payroll and Salary, client support, reporting.
Florian L.
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
Dennis F.
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
Dennis B.
Last position:
Financial Accountant – Real Estate / Real Estate Agency at DBO Dienstleistungen
- Supporting a real estate agent with commercial and administrative processes
- Preparing and structuring accounting documents
- Supporting invoicing, payment overviews and filing processes
- Maintaining and organizing property, customer and administrative documents
- Preparing letters, templates and commercial correspondence
- Improving digital office organization and process structures
Mubashar A.
Last position:
External Consultant Group Finance at Verve Group Europe GmbH
Reporting to the Head of Group Accounting / VP Finance.
- Preparing and monitoring weekly cash flow forecasts for four entities
- Handling VAT matters with the tax authorities
- Submitting monthly VAT returns
- Leading the team during the annual audit conducted by Deloitte
- Preparing and analysing monthly financial statements (under HGB and IFRS) for four entities
- Compiling annual financial statements—including management reports and notes—for the auditors
- Conducting segment analyses and associated reporting
Ilka S.
Last position:
Interim Accounting Manager at Eppendorf Group SE & Co. KG
- General ledger accounting
- VAT
- ZM reports
- Z4 reports
- Z5a reports
- Intercompany reconciliations
Mathias G.
Last position:
Freelance Accounting and HR Consultant at Boowl Company GmbH
- Annual financial statements IFRS and HGB
- Payroll accounting
- Cash flow planning
- Optimizing processes in the ongoing accounting
- Customizing Navision 5.0 to company requirements
- Reporting
- Preparing payment runs
- VAT pre-returns and annual returns
- Creating and posting outgoing invoices
- Dunning
- Bank transactions
- Personnel administration
- Travel expense reporting
- Posting incoming invoices and cash vouchers
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Accountants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Accounting, Finance, Human Resources
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Accounting, Finance, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
70%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Doctorate
3%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
92%
Based on our profile pool as of 11 Nov 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this role in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
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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 11 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Accountants experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Professional Services (90%)
- Information Technology (60%)
- Manufacturing (60%)
- Banking and Finance (52%)
- Healthcare (38%)
- Real Estate (38%)
- Transportation (37%)
- Automotive (35%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
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 97 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 779 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Accountants in Germany, 70% 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 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Accountants in Germany are German (100%), English (90%), and French (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Accountants in Germany are Professional Services (90%), Information Technology (60%), and Manufacturing (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Accountants in Germany are Accounting (98%), Finance (92%), and Human Resources (50%).
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