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About The Role: A prestigious, international architecture and design practice that are known for pushing boundaries in the exhibition and experiential design sphere are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join their Berlin team on a permanent basis. This is a pivotal role within the finance team, responsible for delivering insightful financial reporting and analysis across large-scale projects.
You will play a key role in project set-up, forecasting, budgeting and billing, as well as producing accurate project profitability reports for management meetings. Working closely with Project Managers, you will help identify efficiencies and areas for improvement, while reporting directly to the Controller.
This is a dynamic and varied position, with a particular focus on supporting projects across the Germany and UK, alongside wider international projects. As such, our client is looking for someone with strong all-round finance experience, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work across multiple projects and stakeholders.
Fluency in both German (C1 level) and English, alongside proficiency in Deltek Vision and/or Deltek Vantagepoint, is essential. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an ambitious, global industry leader with huge potential for personal growth and development whilst gaining quality experience in a proactive, forward-thinking and collaborative environment.
You will work with them on iconic, noteworthy projects in a role that offers genuine scope for career advancement. Key Responsibilities: * Set up new projects in the accounting system, maintaining accurate budgets, contracts, fee structures and billing information. * Review project budgets, forecasts and costs, providing financial analysis to help Project Managers monitor performance and profitability. * Manage project billing and invoicing, ensuring fees and payment milestones are accurately reflected and invoices are issued on time. * Monitor accounts receivable, following up on overdue payments and supporting collections. * Record and reconcile project costs, including consultant, subcontractor and supplier invoices, expenses and timesheets. * Prepare monthly revenue recognition schedules and financial reports * Support VAT compliance across Germany and UK, including preparing VAT returns and coordinating documentation with local tax advisers. Key Skills/Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. * Professional proficiency in written and spoken English and German (minimum C1 level) is essential. * Proficiency in Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint. * Strong experience in project invoicing, billing, cost reporting, revenue recognition and account reconciliations. * Practical knowledge of German VAT documentation (UK VAT experience desirable) and cross-border invoicing. * Advanced Excel skills, alongside confidence using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. * Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger processes and financial controls. * Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. * Experience with multi-currency projects and European cross-border billing would be advantageous. * Familiarity with German fee frameworks such as HOAI and HOAS, and the RIBA Plan of Work, would be beneficial. * A professional accounting qualification is preferred but not essential. To apply for this position please click on the apply button to attach your CV (and portfolio for design positions). **By applying for this role, you are confirming that you agree to our Privacy Policy (full details are shown at the bottom of our website), and that all details submitted by you are correct and to the best of your knowledge. The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.**