DATEV Unternehmen online Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used DATEV Unternehmen online
Klaus Zwingel
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
Diana Höhne
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.
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
René Pfisterer
Last position:
Product Owner & Full-Stack Developer (myPlace Parking) at Hahn-Airport-Inn e.K.
- Concept and full-stack development of an app for parking space booking & management (Hahn Airport)
- From requirements to implementation and deployment; AI-supported development (Claude Code)
Julia Petrich
Last position:
CFO & Managing Director at Tomorrow Education Group GmbH
- Inhousing and responsibility for financial accounting for 15 companies within the group (HGB)
- Selection of auditors
- Central point of contact for tax advisors, auditors and the tax office
- Execution of the first full consolidation in the group and support of auditors
- Execution and support of the planning process across all companies
- Strategic guidance and development of the group, direct CEO reporting and exchange
- Recruiting and building a completely new finance team & onboarding new employees
- Team leadership
- Design and delivery of staff workshops and training
- Establishment of controlling & reporting
- Finalization of the consolidated financial statements including drafting the management report
- Ensuring the preparation of complete & accurate monthly financial statements for all companies within the holding
- Reduction of the monthly closing process by 10 days
- Processing of payment transactions and cash management for the holding
- Preparation of intercompany billing as a service company within the group
- Revision of authorization concepts
- Implementation of DATEV Kanzlei Rechnungswesen
- Introduction of HR tool Personio
- Introduction of the Moss system as an expense tool, budget control and preliminary accounting across all entities
- Introduction of LucaNet for consolidation, reporting & planning
- Project initiation and execution of an automation solution for revenue postings (development of an in-house application)
- Ongoing review of existing contracts
- Contract negotiations
- Preparation and support of a full M&A process
- Selection of advisory firms for preparing FDD & CDD
- Co-supervision of the preparation of the Financial Factbook with external consultants
- Direct exchange with external consultants, investment banks, lawyers and house banks as part of due diligence
- Management of external service providers (data protection officers, consultants, lawyers)
- Complete review of the payroll and salary payment process
- Handling various HR topics
- Design and conduct of finance meetings within the holding with all managing directors
- Management of the group's rental properties
- Procurement
- Setup of IT functionalities and admin tasks, interface to external IT service providers
Vincent Rammelt
Last position:
Trainer/Instructor at ecomex GmbH & Co. KG
- Conducting e-commerce courses covering basics, digital business models & trends, competitor analysis, product casting, shop P&L, minimum viable product process, funnel & conversion rate optimization, shop platform evaluation, first steps with Shopify, shop structure setup, payment & shipping systems, ERP & interfaces, fulfillment, process optimization, customer centricity, affiliate marketing
Nghia Lam
Last position:
Interim Manager at Interim Manager (various projects)
- Financial controlling, IT controlling, support of a change process, implementation of new cost center and cost unit structures, adjustment of finance workflow, IT budget planning and budget tracking, CAPEX, OPEX (HGB, SAP, XFlow; trading group) (since 2024-09-01)
- Project controlling, contract controlling, project contribution margins, project accruals for monthly and quarterly closing, reporting, accounting (HGB, Datev; advertising agency group) (2024-06-01 to 2024-06-30)
- Financial controlling support in a group environment; vacancy cover, operational controlling, revenue accrual in the year-end closing, process optimization, support for new ERP implementation, introduction of new reporting (KPIs, cost center accounting, service charge allocations), support of a change process/restructuring/reorientation (IT services) (2022-01-01 to 2024-09-30)
- Financial controlling with focus on working capital, cash flow projection, SOX testing (US advertising agency group, shared service) (2023-11-01 to 2024-05-31)
- FP&A, financial modelling, balance sheet planning (Lucanet) in an international corporate environment (solar industry) (2023-09-01 to 2023-11-30)
- Vacancy cover, overall commercial responsibility; operational accounting (Datev), collaboration with external tax advisor/auditor, coordination with British parent company (advertising agency) (2023-04-01 to 2023-08-31)
- Support for the general ledger team in a service group (US GAAP, SAP, Lucanet); preparation of HGB financial statements, reconciliation and submission of VAT returns, accounts reconciliations, support during tax audit (US media group) (2023-01-01 to 2023-06-30)
- Operational commercial oversight; financial controlling, operational accounting (Datev, Datev Unternehmen Online), collaboration with external tax advisor/auditor (film production) (2021-04-01 to 2023-02-28)
- Planning and budgeting, introduction of KPIs; structuring of monthly profit and loss statements and advising the management (digital agency) (2021-03-01 to 2023-01-31)
- Inventory and concept development for product and project controlling as well as implementation (gaming agency) (2022-10-01 to 2022-12-31)
- Financial controlling and improvement of accounting processes, redefinition of KPIs/controlling (event agency) (2021-08-01 to 2022-12-31)
- Reporting, financial controlling, ERP system change (easyJob), process optimization, realignment of KPIs, operational accounting, ensuring a smooth document flow (advertising agency group) (2022-04-01 to 2022-10-31)
- Vacancy cover of operational controlling/project controlling; revenue accrual in monthly closing (IT service provider/digital agency in a group environment) (2021-06-01 to 2021-12-31)
- Software selection and implementation of ERP system with a focus on digital workflow/remote work, interface to Datev, Datev Unternehmen Online (design agency) (2021-03-01 to 2021-12-31)
Susann Seidler
Last position:
Virtual Personal Assistant at Self-employed
Independent email and calendar management for executive accounts
Creating agendas, presentations, and decision papers for board meetings (management, supervisory board, ...)
Taking minutes and maintaining task lists, including proactive tracking
Support in recruiting, handling the applications inbox, pre-screening, scheduling interviews, including onboarding
Booking agencies and service providers, including preparing offers and invoicing
Working with CRM systems – complete workflow from data entry, customer outreach, appointment scheduling, to closing
Content and administrative updates of website content and company profiles
Handling and billing of insurance matters / interface with brokers and insurers
Preparing expense reports and internal recharges, checking timesheets
Granting access rights for IT tools, booking new licenses
Advising on and setting up or standardizing internal processes (office routines, on- and offboarding, ...)
Database maintenance across various platforms
Preparatory bookkeeping, support in accounting (Datev Unternehmen Online)
Invoicing including dunning
Fleet management
Setting up a well-functioning office management system
Real estate photography – assistant to the management
Management coaching agency – assistant to the management
AI software developer – assistant to the management
Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy and Mobility – assistant to the project management for digitalization/IT
IT consulting company – assistant to the management
Executive search – assistant to the management
Mid-sized law firm, commercial law department – assistant to the management
Agency for software developers – assistant to the management
Designer lamp manufacturer – assistant to the management
Strategy and corporate finance consulting – executive assistant
Deutsche Bahn subsidiary – assistant to the management
Executive search company – assistant to the management
Andrea Otto
Last position:
Department Secretary at R+Vre
- Supporting department managers in day-to-day business
- Travel expense statements
- Office supplies management
- Appointment management and coordination
- Planning events and training sessions
- Maintaining monitoring lists
- Partial HR projects: onboarding new employees
Kamran Butt
Last position:
Interim Manager Controlling & Finance at Element Materials Technology Germany GmbH
- Contact for the General Manager & Finance Director
- Support during the year-end closing
- Vacancy cover: Team Lead Accounting/Reporting
- Operational support for local bookkeeping across all areas
Svenja Klein
Last position:
Finance Assistant at foryouandyourcustomers Stuttgart GmbH
- Responsible for a GmbH with three locations
- Preliminary bookkeeping in Sevdesk
- Incoming and outgoing invoices and dunning
- Credit card management
- Office Management & Assistance: preliminary payroll accounting
- Event Management: monthly P&L preparation
- Preparing annual financial statements
- Supporting the payroll office
- Contact person for employees on all salary-related topics
- Maintaining controlling spreadsheets
- Assisting three managing directors
Anton Eppel
Last position:
Financial Accountant HGB at RiVerGen e.V.
- General ledger and subledgers (accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed asset accounting, cost accounting)
- Incoming document management with Greyhound
- Optimization of open items
- DATEV Unternehmen Online
- Greyhound Docs
- Invoicefetcher, Flowwer, Buchhaltungsbutler
Cécile Heger
Last position:
Consultant at Init SE
- Outsourcing of payroll accounting
Ella Ivanusec
Last position:
Accounts Receivable Accountant at Serrala Group
- Invoice creation in S4 Hana
- Backlog processing
- Support for dunning
Nicole B.
Last position:
Team Lead Financial Controlling at Best Secret Group SE
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Statistics of experts using DATEV Unternehmen online
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Accounting, Finance, Project Management
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Accounting, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
70%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using DATEV Unternehmen online
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What it is
DATEV Unternehmen online is a digital workspace for accounting data, receipts, and business documents between a company and its tax advisor. It is used to upload invoices, prepare payroll inputs, approve documents, and keep bookkeeping communication orderly. Many searchers also call it simply Unternehmen online or DATEV UO.
Typical work
- Set up document and receipt workflows
- Prepare invoice, payroll, and payment data
- Organize exchange with the tax advisor
- Clean up legacy processes and file structures
It fits companies that want less paper and a clearer audit trail. It is also common when teams need one standard process for many entities or locations in Germany.
Ecosystem
Strong specialists know the DATEV environment around it, not only the front end. They work with accounting exports, document classification, permissions, scan flows, and the interfaces that move data from ERP or banking systems into the process. Careful setup matters more than quick clicks.
When to bring in help
Companies often look for freelance expertise during a new setup, a migration from older filing habits, or after messy day-to-day use has created confusion. Help is also useful when a tax office, finance team, and internal staff need a cleaner division of responsibilities. Remote work is common, but on-site support can help during rollout in Germany.
What good professionals do
A strong specialist understands both accounting practice and document operations. They can map roles, keep naming and filing logic consistent, and explain how users should hand over receipts, approvals, and missing information. The goal is a process that stays stable after the project ends.
Signs you need support
- Receipts are stored inconsistently
- Uploads or approvals are unclear
- Staff keep asking the same process questions
- The tax advisor receives incomplete documents
If that sounds familiar, a freelance expert can restore structure quickly. For many teams, that is the difference between a tool in use and a process that actually works.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about DATEV Unternehmen online? Start with the answers below.
DATEV Unternehmen online is used to move receipts, invoices, and accounting information between a company and its tax advisor in a controlled way. It helps teams collect documents, prepare data, and keep the exchange easy to track. In practice, it often becomes the main handover point for finance tasks.
DATEV Unternehmen online is built for accounting workflows, while a shared drive or email inbox is not. It gives more structure for receipt handling, approval steps, and the exchange with the tax advisor. That usually means fewer lost files and less back-and-forth.
A strong DATEV Unternehmen online specialist usually brings accounting process knowledge, document management discipline, and experience with ERP or banking exports. Understanding permissions, filing logic, and end-user training also helps. The best people can bridge finance, operations, and the tax advisor's workflow.
For DATEV Unternehmen online, even a small setup can benefit from an experienced freelancer if the process is new or messy. Simple document handovers are one thing; multi-entity structures, approval chains, and migration work need more depth. What matters is not a title, but proven work with similar finance processes.
Most DATEV Unternehmen online work can be done remotely because setup, review, and user guidance are digital. On-site support is useful when a company wants workshops, process mapping, or help with a wider rollout in Germany. Many projects use a mix of both.
People often search for DATEV Unternehmen online under the shorter name Unternehmen online or the abbreviation DATEV UO. Some also use DATEV as the vendor name when they already know the product family. A good brief should use the official product name, because that is what most specialists recognize fastest.
Look for someone who can explain the workflow clearly, not only configure screens. A solid DATEV Unternehmen online specialist should be able to describe how receipts enter the system, who approves them, and how the tax advisor receives clean data. Clear process thinking is a better sign than vague tool claims.
With DATEV Unternehmen online, the deliverables are usually a working document process, clear role assignments, user guidance, and a clean exchange routine with the tax advisor. In larger projects, you may also expect migration support and process documentation. The best result is a setup people actually keep using.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV Unternehmen online in their recent projects is 96 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 766 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV Unternehmen online in their recent projects, 70% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 40% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV Unternehmen online in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV Unternehmen online in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (47%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV Unternehmen online in their recent projects are Professional Services (87%), Information Technology (67%), and Manufacturing (53%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV Unternehmen online in their recent projects are Accounting (87%), Finance (80%), and Project Management (80%).
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