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Balance sheet accountant (m/f/d)
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Balance sheet accountants: keeping track of the finances of attractive companies
As experts for fiscal and financial matters, balance sheet accountants play a key role within companies. Since their analyses and evaluations form the basis for important management decisions, they are highly sought-after.
Which opportunities do balance sheet accountants have on the labour market?
Balance sheet accountants have very good prospects on the labour market – as employees and freelance consultants alike. Having completed training as a balance sheet accountant, they are not only fit to work for international companies, but can also undergo training to become a tax consultant. As balance sheet accountants are in demand across all industries, they can specialise according to their own preferences and thus work in private enterprises, organisations, associations or in public administration.
What are the tasks of balance sheet accountants?
Balance sheet accountants have a wide variety of tasks, often involving a high degree of responsibility. Oftentimes, they work in close collaboration with the management and develop the financial basis for business decisions. They prepare financial statements and are responsible for bookkeeping. In addition, they assist the management with the interpretation of the annual financial statements and calculate upcoming tax payments. Depending on the size of the company and their experience, they might also take on personnel responsibility.
- Bookkeeping
- Preparation, analysis and interpretation of annual financial statements
- Dealing with tax-relevant matters
- Financial/investment planning
- Identification and documentation of financial business risks
- Personnel management (depending on the individual experience and company size)
Which hard skills and soft skills should balance sheet accountants have?
A completed apprenticeship in the commercial area allows to undergo training to become a balance sheet accountant. Suitable training courses are offered by Chambers of Commerce and Industry, for example, or by distance-learning universities. It is important that balance sheet accountants have an interest in mathematics and accounting, since numbers form an integral part of their working life. Besides, they need to have extensive industry knowledge and tax law expertise.
- Industry knowledge
- Tax law expertise
- Willingness to learn in order to keep up with current developments
- Familiarity with common accounting and tax software
- Organisational skills
- Accuracy and a sense of responsibility
- Discretion
- Team spirit and leadership skills
What is the average salary of balance sheet accountants?
The average starting salary of balance sheet accountants is between EUR 30,000 and EUR 40,000 per year. With increasing experience and additional (managerial) responsibility, their income grows as well. Depending on the industry and the size of the company, it can amount to up to EUR 60,000 per year.
