DATEV Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used DATEV
Katarzyna G.
Last position:
Interim Financial Accountant / Accounts Payable at Consulting for an alcoholic beverage manufacturer
- Supported monthly and annual closing activities
- Checked incoming invoices for formal and factual accuracy
- Posted incoming invoices
- Contact person for internal departments on accounting matters
- Created and maintained vendor master data
- Processed open items
- Took on additional accounting-related special tasks
- Managed the functional mailbox
- Performed payment runs
Training and knowledge transfer – Accounts Payable:
In addition to the tasks above, I was responsible for training and transferring knowledge to 8 employees of an external service provider in India who took over the accounts payable activities:
- Conducted structured training and practical guidance throughout the accounts payable process
- Trained employees in checking and posting incoming invoices, including formal and factual checks
- Taught vendor master data maintenance, open-item processing and payment runs
- Trained employees in using the functional mailbox and communicating effectively with internal departments
- Explained accounting procedures, controls and company-specific accounts payable requirements
- Conducted “Training on the Job” using practical posting cases and real business transactions
- Supported the team in independently carrying out accounts payable processes and resolving accounting questions
- Checked the quality and accuracy of work results and provided continuous feedback and coaching
- Supported the transfer of accounts payable processes to the external service provider and ensured structured knowledge transfer and an orderly handover
- Supported a smooth transition by documenting processes, clarifying responsibilities and ensuring consistent application of accounting requirements
Software: JDE, ELO, SAP Concur
Philipp H.
Last position:
Managing Director at Vishnu Artists GmbH
- Managing Director of Vishnu Artists GmbH in Berlin (since 01/2025, together with Benedikt Irsch).
- Responsible for the company's finance, planning and reporting; working with DATEV.
- Reporting with Power BI as well as planning and analysis models in Excel as a basis for management decisions.
- Selection, development and implementation of AI-supported tools in the company, including Flow Compass.
- Co-host of the Vishnu AI Freelancer Meetup, which takes place every four weeks on Miro; exchange about the practical use of AI applications in coaching and facilitation.
Thomas P.
Last position:
Product Owner & AI Automation Architect (B2B) at Ihre-Hygieneberatung
Development of a digital audit application for inspections in medical facilities. The goal is to connect on-site data collection, voice recording, documentation and downstream processes in one end-to-end, AI-supported workflow.
Design and development of a Flutter audit app with Claude Code for the structured execution and documentation of inspections.
Processing of voice recordings captured in the app through automatic transcription and AI-supported creation of structured inspection reports, followed by an approval process
Connecting various data sources such as email, Odoo 19, attendance records and Google Drive via n8n to automate billing and follow-up processes
Automatic provision of required documents and email delivery through n8n-controlled workflows, including the use of LLMs for text creation
Skills: Flutter, Claude Code, LLM Integration, n8n, Odoo 19, Google Drive, Process Automation
Anton E.
Last position:
HGB Accountant and Consultant at Eurostyle Systems Würzburg GmbH
- Processing of a five-month backlog of incoming documents;
- Clarification of residual items and overdue open items;
- Review, reconciliation and clarification of accounting matters;
- Analysis of existing workflows and implementation of process improvements;
- Processing of accounting transactions in SAP FI and MM
Helmut G.
Last position:
(Interim) CFO at Eutecma
Asset of GPP (Private Equity)
- B2B, Provider of cooled packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry
- €20m in revenue, 50 employees, 2 locations
Responsibilities:
- Responsibility for all commercial and financial activities
- Establishment of a finance and reporting structure
- Carve-Out / Post-closing transition management
Achievements:
- Preparation of investor reporting package (sales, financials, cash) using Power BI
- Development of a sales funnel
- Business process redesigns and implementation of regular business reviews
Krisztina T.
Last position:
Head of Finance and Accounting at Segula Technology Services GmbH
- Led a 16-person finance and accounting organization during a restructuring phase; strengthened closing discipline, financial control, cash transparency and accountability.
- Supported cost programs with approximately €2 Mio. in annual savings; established regular KPI reviews for P&L, working capital, POC and cash topics.
- Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual closing under HGB/IFRS, management/group reporting, audit, tax and GoBD compliance.
- Finance automation with clear business benefits: 13-week liquidity planning, cash flow reporting, P&L versus plan, variance analysis and bank reconciliation; reduced manual work by 40–60 %.
- Improved accounts payable processes through OCR-supported invoice processing and three-way matching with exception handling.
- Sparring partner to management on restructuring, liquidity, working capital, risks and process simplification.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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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Statistics of experts using DATEV
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Finance, Accounting, Project Management
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
77%
Master's degree or higher
48%
Doctorate
3%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 9 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology 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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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Germany using DATEV
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 9 Oct 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 (64%)
- Manufacturing (56%)
- Banking and Finance (45%)
- Automotive (37%)
- Healthcare (36%)
- Retail (35%)
- Food and Beverage (32%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
DATEV in practice
DATEV is the German software and service ecosystem used by tax practices, accounting teams and companies for financial accounting, payroll, tax processes and business reporting. Its tools connect structured bookkeeping data with professional workflows, document exchange and filings. Companies often refer to the ecosystem simply as DATEV or DATEV eG.
Core products
DATEV Unternehmen online supports digital document exchange, bookkeeping preparation and payment-related processes. Kanzlei-Rechnungswesen is used for accounting and reporting in tax practices, while LODAS and Lohn und Gehalt support payroll operations. Strong specialists understand how these products fit together rather than treating each application as an isolated tool.
Typical deliverables
- Configure accounting workflows and chart-of-accounts structures
- Connect DATEV Unternehmen online with internal finance processes
- Prepare payroll setups, transfers and recurring procedures
- Migrate data between DATEV environments and connected systems
- Create reports, controls and documentation for daily operations
Integrations may involve ERP systems, document management, payment services and custom exports. Reliable master data and clear approval rules are central to a stable setup.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance DATEV specialists during accounting system changes, acquisitions, payroll transitions or periods of high workload. External expertise is also useful when internal teams need a clean process design, a controlled migration or support with unresolved configuration issues. In Germany, collaboration may involve tax practices, finance departments and external accounting partners, with German-language communication often important for process and compliance discussions.
Skills beyond DATEV
- German bookkeeping and payroll processes
- Data imports, exports and reconciliation
- ERP, HR and document-management integrations
- Access rights, data protection and process controls
- User training and operational documentation
Useful specialists can translate finance requirements into workable DATEV procedures. They also investigate errors across interfaces, validate transferred records and explain decisions clearly to accounting and non-technical stakeholders.
Choosing a specialist
Look for professionals who can name the exact DATEV products and workflows relevant to the assignment. Ask how they handle opening balances, payroll data, permissions, reconciliations and test runs. Evidence of structured documentation matters as much as product familiarity, because a successful result must remain understandable after the engagement ends. For remote work, agree on secure access, communication language, responsibilities and escalation paths before implementation begins.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around DATEV.
DATEV supports financial accounting, payroll, tax-related workflows, document exchange and reporting. Companies use products such as DATEV Unternehmen online, Kanzlei-Rechnungswesen, LODAS and Lohn und Gehalt within connected finance processes.
DATEV is closely associated with German tax practices, accounting procedures and payroll requirements. General ERP or accounting systems may offer broader operational coverage, but DATEV often becomes the specialist finance environment that exchanges data with them.
A strong DATEV specialist often understands German bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliation and data protection processes. Experience with ERP integrations, document management, CSV or structured data transfers and user training is also valuable.
The right level depends on the assignment, not on a fixed tenure. DATEV configuration, payroll changes and migrations require someone who has handled the specific products, data structures and controls involved, while routine support may need narrower expertise.
DATEV work can often be delivered remotely through controlled access, digital documentation and scheduled coordination. On-site sessions may still help with process discovery, training or sensitive migrations, particularly when several German finance or tax stakeholders must align.
Before engaging a DATEV freelancer, define the products involved, current data sources, desired deliverables, access model and approval owners. Clarify whether the work covers configuration, migration, troubleshooting, payroll, training or coordination with a tax practice.
Quality in DATEV work shows in reconciled results, documented settings, repeatable procedures and clear handling of exceptions. Ask for a test plan, validation approach and handover documentation, and check whether the specialist can explain risks in language your finance team understands.
DATEV assignments frequently involve Unternehmen online, Kanzlei-Rechnungswesen, LODAS or Lohn und Gehalt, depending on the business process. The relevant specialist should confirm product scope early and understand the interfaces between bookkeeping, payroll, documents and reporting.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 860 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany 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 in Germany 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 in Germany who have used DATEV in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV in their recent projects are Professional Services (77%), Information Technology (64%), and Manufacturing (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV in their recent projects are Finance (76%), Accounting (73%), and Project Management (67%).
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