- Location
- Heidelberg, Germany
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Source
- Workday
Description
EMBL is among the world’s highest ranked scientific research organisations aimed to explore the secrets of life. EMBL integrates 28 member states and employs close to 1800 people across its six research sites in Barcelona, Cambridge (Hinxton), Grenoble, Hamburg, Heidelberg, and Rome. Its headquarters is located in Heidelberg (Germany) and integrate both research groups and core facilities.
Your role
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our finance team in Heidelberg, Germany. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our accounts payable processes, supporting accounting activities, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Process supplier invoices accurately and on time.
- Reconcile accounts payable balances and investigate discrepancies.
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice and payment issues.
- Coordinate with Treasury to ensure timely invoice payments.
- Maintain vendor master data, including bank account details.
- Support month-end closing activities.
- Process corporate credit card transactions and employee expense reimbursements.
- Assist with VAT reimbursement procedures and claims.
- Perform other accounts payable duties as required.
Fixed Assets
- Maintain fixed asset master data and accounting records.
- Process fixed asset transactions.
- Perform depreciation runs and fixed asset reconciliations during period-end close.
- Prepare fixed asset reports.
Tax Claims
- Prepare and submit tax refund claims.
- Reconcile refunded amounts and maintain supporting documentation.
General Accounting
- Support year-end closing activities.
- Record accruals and deferrals.
- Assist with internal and external audits.
- Participate in accounting projects and process improvements.
- Provide additional finance and administrative support as required.
Your Profile
Our ideal candidate is proactive, takes ownership of responsibilities, and demonstrates strong problem-solving skills. You are deadline-oriented, self-motivated, diligent in complying with internal controls, and committed to continuously developing your accounting expertise. You thrive in a team environment, communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, and can collaborate across different departments and cultures.
You have
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CIMA or ACCA certification is a plus.
Relevant accounting experience in accounts payable, VAT operations, or financial administration preferably in an international and multicultural setting.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact sensitively with staff from diverse backgrounds.
Proactive, organised, and solutions-oriented approach with strong attention to detail, and the ability to work to demanding deadlines.
Fluency in English and Spanish, French, or German is required for this position.
Contract length: 1 year
Starting salary: Grade 4 (Starting salary 3.704 EUR or higher, depending on experience and qualifications, after tax)
Why join us
EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.
We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team – we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.
Campus life & benefits:
Attractive income tax free salary and full inclusion in the national system including related benefits
Flexible working arrangements - including hybrid working patterns
Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to public holidays
Campus life: Free shuttle bus to campus, library, on-site sports activities, cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
Family benefits: On-site Kindergarten (Heidelberg), maternity leave and holiday clubs on campus
What else you need to know
EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.
Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, identities, nationalities and/or any other diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date shown below.
Closing Date
