Accountant DACH

About Planet

Planet is a global provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers.

We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our payments, software, and tax-free solutions every minute of every day.

Planet empowers its customers to deliver great customer experiences by combining payments and software in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time.

Founded over 35 years ago and with our headquarters in London, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in more than 120 markets.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Accountant will be a key customer facing, internal and external, role that will proactively deal with Balance Sheet Controllership and Account Management queries on a daily basis. Manage accounting functions and delivery of Core Service Offerings to the internal Customer base and ongoing projects as well as ad hoc requests. Establish and maintain accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for business operations as required for the Company’s financial focus/initiatives.

This finance role is undertaken by delivering a consistent level of high service in line with Planet Group policies and procedures and in keeping with the Company’s Vision, Mission and Strategy. Going forward a team leading role can be achieved.

What you will do

• Accountable for the delivery of the monthly and annual Management Accounts in line with Group deadlines
• Accountable for compliance with local Accounting Standards and Tax Legislation.
• Accountable for the reconciliation of key balance sheet items.
• Compile financial information to review and/or prepare journal entries, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Interprets the meaning of financial information and makes accounting adjustments accordingly.
• Preparation of financial reports
• Ensure local Tax Free Export Scheme is adhered to in relation to fiscal documentation requirements.
• Cooperate with other departments (e.g. Admin and Sales) to ensure the processes are aligned.
• Working with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits.
• Co-ordinate and complete annual audits and quarterly reviews, including working with external auditors and responding to audit inquiries.
• Be the lead specialists in accounting projects as they arise.
• Assisting the Group Finance with ad hoc group projects and ensure deadlines are adhered to.

Who You Are

• Motivated Senior Accountant with the ability to work both independently and as part of a global team.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.

• Proactive and driven, with a strong sense of curiosity and a willingness to take initiative.

• Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and precision in financial processes.

• Native German speaker (mandatory requirement).

Why Planet

Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you – Apply now.

At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.