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Hire experts who configure DATEV solutions, connect accounting data with ERP systems, and support tax-compliant financial processes. FRATCH matches you quickly with vetted, available freelancers whose experience fits your project and working style.

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Anton E.

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Freelance Financial and Balance Sheet Accountant | HGB | SAP | DATEV

Burgheim
Anton E.

Last position:

Balance Sheet Accountant HGB and Consultant at Eurostyle Systems Würzburg GmbH

  • Cleared a backlog of incoming documents over five months;
  • Clarified residual items and overdue open items;
  • Checked, reconciled, and clarified accounting matters;
  • Analyzed existing processes and implemented process improvements;
  • Processed accounting transactions in SAP FI and MM
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Maureen S.

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Senior HR Consultant | HR Business Partner | Recruiting & HR Operations

Hamburg
Maureen S.

Last position:

Remote HR Consulting | HR Operations | Recruiting at Mindful HR

  • Independent HR consulting with a focus on remote and project-based collaboration
  • Support across HR Business Partnering, HR Operations and Recruiting
  • Advice and support on operational HR topics throughout the employee lifecycle
  • Support for managers with people-related and HR matters
  • Flexible, pragmatic support for companies and HR teams requiring additional capacity
  • Conceptualisation and implementation of digital brand presences, including the development and launch of two websites within a short timeframe using AI-supported tools – from structure and content to implementation and publication
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Manfred P.

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Senior IT Project Manager EfA / OZG Online Services

Hamburg
Manfred P.

Last position:

Senior IT Project Manager EfA / OZG Online Services at Senatskanzlei ITD Hamburg, Dataport, Police Hamburg

The online service "Special Use of Streets and No-Parking Zone" was in a partially completed state. The following tasks had to be carried out to reach final completion:

  • Preparation of an expert report on the status of the online service, and recommendations for action
  • Ensuring that all LEIKAS to be used are available (service catalog / service descriptions of the authorities)
  • Creating and aligning concepts for complex IT projects (business/IT concepts, architecture, interfaces, roadmaps)
  • Requirements management
  • Multi-project management with 3 stakeholders (Police, Dataport, development company)
  • Determining resource needs
  • Coordination to identify technical requirements through the IT architects
  • Creating use cases and test cases
  • Creating action items
  • Managing external IT service providers
  • Coordination and management of all activities
  • Conflict resolution / business mediation
  • User Acceptance Test (UAT) and acceptance by Hamburg Police (Traffic Directorate, Policy Department, Central Road Traffic Authority)

Technical environment: .NET, EfA minimum requirements, Leikas, Administrative Procedure Act (VwVfG), HWG (Hamburg Roads Act), Atlassian Jira, Confluence, MS Office

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Robert K.

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Interim Manager | Group Leader in the IT Operations & Digitalization Division "Databases, Operations & Support" (DOS)

Idstein
Robert K.

Last position:

Interim Manager | Group Leader in the IT Operations & Digitalization Division "Databases, Operations & Support" (DOS) at Landwirtschaftliche RentenBank

  • Technical leadership and further development of a team of 28 IT staff (internal & external) in the areas HelpDesk/HelpLine, RHEL (Red Hat), MUREX (trading system & applications), SAP basis operations
  • Managing external service providers (including FI-TS for SAP basis operations)
  • Personnel, resource and budget planning for the IT department and projects
  • Introducing and establishing regular communication formats (weekly status meetings, team and cross-department meetings)
  • Ensuring application operations in a hybrid environment (Windows/Linux with database and web/application servers)
  • Supporting transformation projects to modernize the application landscape (e.g. DevOps approaches)
  • Setting up and implementing a digital IT procurement for hardware & software (e.g. with DELL)
  • Developing and managing the "IT Operations DOS" department based on corporate strategy
  • Preparing management reports & decision papers on IT projects, optimization potential and automation opportunities
  • Representing the department in the advisory boards of the Rentenbank and ensuring regulatory compliance (BaFin §44, GDPR, BSI, MaRisk)
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Sören K.

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Senior Project Manager

Bad Vilbel
Sören K.

Last position:

Epic-Owner at Telefonica Deutschland

#Coordination of the introduction of the new CCT platform in the RAITT project in the Customer Service area for the inbound channels Call/Email/Letter and Web/App.

  • Design of the rights and roles concept in Phase 1 of the Salesforce product launch.
  • Coordination with Enterprise and Solution Architects regarding future system interfaces (APIs, REST APIs).
  • Close coordination with the affected business units and project teams across tribes. Support for the introduction of the new CCT platform in Sprinklr and its dependencies on RAITT for all inbound channels.
  • Preparation and coordination of works council-related topics with HR and Application Owners.
  • Creation and optimization of process flows for inbound feature-related business processes and their modeling. #Toolset: JIRA, Confluence, Camunda, Aris, Salesforce, SCRUM
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Klaus Z.

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Head of HR, Machinery and Plant Engineering

Poing
Klaus Z.

Last position:

Head of HR, Machinery and Plant Engineering at Interim Management (freelance)

  • Acting as a professional sparring partner for management and leaders on HR topics
  • Advising employees on HR matters
  • Maintaining department capability during transition
  • Analyzing weaknesses in the performance appraisal process
  • Integrating the SAP appraisal tool
  • Negotiating and organizing short-time work
  • Analyzing and consolidating employment contracts
  • Preparing references and recruiting
  • Advising on organizational development
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Thorsten M.

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Senior Test Engineers for an OpenShift Data and Analytics Platform

Anröchte
Thorsten M.

Last position:

Odoo Implementer at N.N.

As project manager for the Odoo implementation at a small company, I was responsible for designing, implementing, and training a fully integrated CRM and accounting system. Through structured requirements analysis, precise data migration, and targeted change management, I was able to complete the rollout in just eight weeks. The project led to a significant reduction in manual tasks, faster business processes, and increased real-time transparency.

Main Responsibilities

Requirements analysis and process mapping Configuration of Odoo modules: CRM, Sales, and Accounting Data migration (Excel/CSV → Odoo) and quality control Creation of workflows, automated email rules, and dashboards Conducting training sessions and providing support after go-live Project coordination (budget, schedule, stakeholder communication)

Key Achievements

Full implementation of the Odoo suite within the set timeframe (8 weeks) 30% reduction in accounting time and 25% acceleration of the lead-to-sale flow 100% customer satisfaction after go-live, based on survey results Successful migration of 100% of existing master data without data loss Establishment of a sustainable support infrastructure (3-month post go-live support)

Impact

Improved decision-making through real-time dashboards and automated reports Increased efficiency and cost savings (≈ €8,000/month) Scalability for future growth (additional modules can be integrated seamlessly) Strengthened sales and finance departments through seamless process integration

This summary highlights how I created concrete and measurable value for the company through structured project work, technical expertise, and targeted training.

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Philipp G.

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Machine Learning & Data Engineer

München
Philipp G.

Last position:

Data Scientist & ML Engineer at Data-Science Factory GmbH

  • Building, implementing and selling automated Data Science solutions such as Scorecard Factory and Forecast Factory
  • Implementation of automated end-to-end cloud processes
  • Development of LLM and NLP models
  • Creation of interactive reports
  • Support for national and international large corporations as well as medium-sized companies in implementing ML projects
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Stefan A.

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Senior Backend Architect — Regulated Java & Go Systems

Forstern
Stefan A.

Last position:

Sole Architect and Developer at Bauernhof-Eis Stangl GbR

Design and implementation of a compact ERP, CRM, accounting, and production-planning platform for a German food manufacturer. The system replaces Rechnung11, self-built Excel sheets, and manual processes for fewer than 10 internal users.

  • Designed and implemented the full platform architecture as sole architect and developer.
  • Built modules for customer management, B2B order handling, invoicing, production planning, and accounting support.
  • Implemented DATEV export, ZUGFeRD/XRechnung e-invoicing, FinTS bank statement synchronization, and GoBD audit trail concepts.
  • Used AI-supported workflows for prototyping, test support, and implementation acceleration while retaining full architecture, review, testing strategy, and technical ownership.

Technology: Java 23, Spring Boot 3, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, Vue 3, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Flyway, REST, OpenAPI, JWT, TOTP, RBAC, DATEV, FinTS, ZUGFeRD, XRechnung, GoBD, JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers, Playwright, Docker, GitLab CI/CD

Verified expert

Marina M.

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Interim HR Director | Interim Head of HR | Interim CHRO | HR Transformation & Project Lead

Marina M.

Last position:

Independent Interim HR Manager & HR Consultant at Freelance

  • Available for interim assignments as Interim HR Director, Interim Head of HR, Interim CHRO, as well as HR transformation and project assignments; nationwide and pan-European, open to all industries.
  • Focus: HR Strategy, organizational development, post-merger integration from Day 1, HR digitalization, performance management, building and scaling HR organizations.
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Diana H.

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Virtual Assistant Back Office & Project Management

Leipzig
Diana H.

Last position:

Project Assistant at Julia Leppin

Project coordination for the development of an automated team performance analysis based on WordPress and Gravity Forms. Responsible for coordination between the client, design, and technology, defining requirements, managing implementation, quality assurance of the content, and supporting testing and go-live through to the successful completion of the digital analysis and reporting tool.

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Eyline J.

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Finance & HR

Schönefeld
Eyline J.

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
Verified expert

Thomas H.

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Interim Head of Accounting

Wartenberg
Thomas H.

Last position:

Interim Head of Accounting at F. X. Meiller Fahrzeug- und Maschinenfabrik – GmbH & Co. KG

  • Leadership, management, and further development of an accounting team with nine employees
  • Responsibility for the preparation, analysis, and quality assurance of monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB
  • Ensuring structured intercompany reconciliation and minimizing reconciliation risks using LucaNet
  • Coordination of annual closing work and audit preparation while meeting CFO deadlines
  • Optimization of accounting processes in the SAP S/4HANA environment in close
Verified expert

Kevin G.

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Interim Senior HR Manager

Karlsruhe
Kevin G.

Last position:

Interim Senior HR Manager at Symrise AG

  • Preparing HR documents
  • Conducting employee meetings
  • Managing employee master data in Workday
  • Managing employee master data in SAP
  • Works council work
  • Participating in company meetings

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Statistics of experts using DATEV

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

23 years

DATEV experts have 23 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.3 years

DATEV experts stay in a single position for 2.3 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

13

DATEV experts have completed 13 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Finance, Accounting, Project Management

DATEV experts have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Finance, Accounting, and Project Management.

Top industries

Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing

DATEV experts are most in demand in Professional Services, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Certification focus areas

Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology

DATEV experts earn their certifications most often in Accounting, Human Resources, and Information Technology.

Bachelor's degree or higher

77%

77% of DATEV experts hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

48%

48% of DATEV experts hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

3%

3% of DATEV experts have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

2

DATEV experts hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

DATEV experts most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

97%

97% of DATEV experts speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 26 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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2% of DATEV experts charge less than €400 per day.
36% of DATEV experts charge between €400 and €800 per day.
49% of DATEV experts charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
12% of DATEV experts charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
2% of DATEV experts charge €1600 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology 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.

Average rates of experts using DATEV

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 859 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 852 €

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 26 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

DATEV 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 (77%)
  • Information Technology (63%)
  • Manufacturing (56%)
  • Banking and Finance (45%)
  • Healthcare (36%)
  • Automotive (36%)
  • Retail (34%)
  • Food and Beverage (31%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

DATEV in practice

DATEV is a German software and services ecosystem for accounting, tax, payroll, auditing and financial reporting. Its tools support tax practices, accounting teams and companies that exchange documents and structured data across finance processes. DATEV Unternehmen online is widely used for cloud-based collaboration between companies and tax professionals.

Core solutions

DATEV experts work across bookkeeping, payroll, annual accounts, tax preparation and practice management. They configure workflows, permissions, accounts and document processes so finance teams can work consistently.

  • Set up digital receipt and invoice workflows
  • Configure bookkeeping and payroll processes
  • Prepare data exports for tax and audit work
  • Connect DATEV processes with company systems

Ecosystem and tools

The DATEV ecosystem includes DATEV Unternehmen online, Kanzlei-Rechnungswesen, LODAS, Lohn und Gehalt and applications for tax practices and auditors. Strong specialists understand data imports, exports, interfaces, chart-of-accounts structures, user roles and the practical relationship between DATEV software and ERP, document-management or banking tools.

When specialists help

Companies often bring in freelance DATEV professionals during software rollouts, accounting migrations, payroll changes or the replacement of manual processes. They can also take ownership of data cleanup, process documentation, integration work and support when internal finance teams need temporary capacity.

  • Moving from paper-based accounting to digital workflows
  • Preparing a new DATEV Unternehmen online setup
  • Resolving import, export or reconciliation issues
  • Documenting repeatable finance processes

What strong experts deliver

Quality work starts with a clear view of the accounting process, not only with product familiarity. Strong professionals clarify tax-office and company requirements, protect sensitive financial data, test postings and interfaces, and leave behind settings and documentation that internal teams can maintain.

They also know when a requirement belongs in DATEV, the ERP system or an integration layer. Careful communication with tax professionals, finance leads and external service providers keeps changes traceable and reduces disruption.

Collaboration and selection

A project may need remote configuration, structured workshops or on-site coordination with a tax practice and finance team. German-language communication can matter when specialists work with local accounting terminology, payroll records or tax advisers. For selection, review comparable DATEV assignments, the specific modules used, migration experience and the quality of their process documentation.

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Frequently asked questions

Key details about DATEV, drawn from the questions we get asked most.

DATEV is used for bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, annual accounts, auditing support and financial data exchange. Companies and tax practices use its applications to organize records, process transactions and collaborate on finance work.

DATEV focuses strongly on German accounting, tax and payroll workflows, while an ERP module usually covers finance as part of a broader operational system. Many companies use both and connect them through controlled imports, exports or interfaces rather than treating them as direct substitutes.

A strong DATEV specialist may also understand German bookkeeping processes, payroll, tax-practice collaboration, ERP integration, document management and data protection. Experience with accounting data structures and reconciliation is especially useful when information moves between systems.

The right DATEV freelancer should have experience with the modules, workflows and business setting relevant to your project. Ask for examples involving implementation, migration, payroll, digital receipts or interface troubleshooting, and check whether they can explain their controls and documentation clearly.

DATEV projects can often be handled remotely through secure access, virtual workshops and structured testing. On-site sessions may still help during process discovery, hardware or permission changes, and coordination with a tax practice or finance team.

DATEV uses German accounting and tax terminology, so German-language communication is valuable for many projects. English-speaking collaboration can work when the team has documented processes and a clear contact for local tax and payroll questions.

Look for a DATEV professional who asks about your chart of accounts, document flow, roles, interfaces and control requirements before proposing changes. Review the testing approach, migration checks, security practices and handover documentation, not only familiarity with product names.

DATEV Unternehmen online supports digital collaboration around receipts, invoices, payments and accounting information between a company and its tax practice. A DATEV specialist can help define responsibilities, configure the workflow and ensure that documents and transaction data reach the right downstream process.

The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used DATEV in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 859 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers who have used DATEV in their recent projects, 77% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 48% hold at least a Master's degree, and 3% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers who have used DATEV in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers who have used DATEV in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and French (25%).

The most common industries among freelancers who have used DATEV in their recent projects are Professional Services (77%), Information Technology (63%), and Manufacturing (56%).

The most common business areas among freelancers who have used DATEV in their recent projects are Finance (76%), Accounting (73%), and Project Management (67%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used DATEV

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

In Austria our freelancers and interim experts support companies from Vienna to Graz — on-site where your project needs them, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Vienna Graz

Across Switzerland our specialists are active in Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern — working on-site or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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