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Urgent! General Ledger Accountant Job Opening In Karlsruhe – Now Hiring Aston Carter

General Ledger Accountant



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JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Summary

Join a fast-growing organization focused on sustainability and innovation.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and contributing to process enhancements across multiple European entities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely posting of transactions in line with internal controls and applicable regulations.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, conduct variance analyses, and complete account reconciliations.
  • Manage monthly closings under HGB and IFRS, ensuring deadlines are met and reports are compliant.
  • Support the preparation of statutory accounts under HGB and IFRS, including coordination of compliance requirements and external audits.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.
  • Contribute to various ad-hoc assignments with initiative and adaptability.
  • Qualifications

  • 3–5 years in accounting or finance, preferably within an international corporate setting.
  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (, Master’s, Diploma, Magister, Staatsexamen).
  • Solid knowledge of HGB and IFRS, along with general accounting principles.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA; Knowledge with Datev, Lucanet, Excel, and tools like Power BI or Tableau is beneficial.
  • Strong analytical and conceptual thinking, with a solution-focused approach and ability to work independently.
  • Proficient in English; German is an advantage.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to remain composed under pressure.
  • Benefits

  • Adjustable working hours and remote work options.
  • 30 days of annual leave (based on a 5-day workweek).
  • Structured onboarding program including site visits and lab tours.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Access to a corporate benefits platform with attractive discounts.
  • Opportunities for professional development through tailored training.
  • Job Title: General Ledger Accountant

    Location: Karlsruhe, Germany

    Job Type: Permanent

    Aston Carter, an Allegis Group company.

    Allegis Group AG, Aeschengraben 20, CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland.

    Registration No. Aston Carter is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as Allegis Group).

    Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.

    If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at


    To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to


    We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice.

    We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA.


    Required Skill Profession

    Financial Specialists



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