(Senior) Accountant (all genders) - General Ledger

Job Description

Urban Sports Club is seeking a detail-oriented and organized (Senior) Accountant to join their central group reporting and international accounting team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in preparing and managing financial records, with a focus on general ledgers and tax compliance, ensuring accuracy, and supporting the company's growth.What this role involves:

• Ensuring correct commercial and tax accounting.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to local GAAP.
• Reviewing monthly financial statements and results of group entities.
• Managing day-to-day general ledger accounting.
• Collaborating with business, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and controlling teams.
• Serving as a contact person for auditors, local authorities, and banks.
• Handling regular tax filings, including VAT.
• Improving main-ledger processes through automation and documentation.

Requirements:

• Completed commercial apprenticeship and graduation as an accountant or a business degree with accounting and tax focus.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial accounting and balance sheet preparation.
• Sound knowledge of local GAAP and tax law.
• Strong understanding of numbers and a structured, solutions-driven approach.
• Team player with excellent communication skills in German and English; French or Spanish is a plus.
• Proficiency in software packages (MS Office, G-Suite) and accounting software (e.g., DATEV, Oracle, Workday).
• Eagerness to run projects with a strong sense of ownership.
• Experience in fast-paced scale-up environments, including subscription businesses, is a plus.

What Urban Sports Club offers:

• Free Urban Sports Club L Pro Membership + Friends and Family Discount.
• Flexible Work Model: Hybrid work setup.
• Extended Remote Work Options: Up to 120 days remotely within the EU, the UK, and Switzerland.
• 30 days of paid vacation annually, plus two additional days for volunteering.
• Annual budget of €1,000 for professional growth.
• Regular team and company events and wellness initiatives.