Accounting Associate with German (m/f)

Job Description & Summary

Place of work: Karadžičova 2, Bratislava, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)

Contract type: Full-time

Start date: By agreement

Wage (gross): From 1650 EUR/month. (The stated salary represents the minimum for this position. Final compensation is determined individually based on your experience, expertise, seniority, and overall profile. In addition, we offer a performance-based bonus linked to individual results and the company’s success.)

Are you an accounting professional with initial hands-on experience who enjoys working with clients and wants to grow in an international environment?
In this role at PwC Tax k.s., you will take ownership of selected accounting areas and actively support clients in their operational finance processes.

You will work independently on assigned tasks, communicate confidently with German-speaking clients, and gradually grow into a trusted finance partner.

Responsibilities

• Independently support operational accounting processes (AP, AR, GL, Procure-to-Pay)

• Record, review, and reconcile financial transactions within agreed timelines

• Manage open items, follow-ups, and clarifications with clients and internal teams

• Support end-to-end finance processes, including cash application and treasury-related activities

• Actively communicate with German-speaking clients (emails, calls, meetings)

• Participate in month-end closing and support financial reporting

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements

• Perform basic financial analysis and identify discrepancies

• Contribute to process improvements and increased efficiency

• Support junior colleagues when needed

What you need to succeed

• 1–2 years of experience in accounting or finance operations

• German language skills at C1 level

• Good command of English

• Solid understanding of AP, AR, GL, P2P, or treasury processes

• Experience with accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)

• Good MS Excel skills

• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines

• Proactive mindset and confidence in client communication

• Experience from SSC, consulting, or shared service environment is a plus

• In today’s workplace, familiarity with AI tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Power BI is valuable. We seek someone who uses AI to enhance productivity, supports decision-making with AI insights, embraces continuous learning, and balances human judgment with data.

What we offer

• Work on international projects for German-speaking clients

• A role with strong client-facing exposure and space for professional growth

• Junior–senior team setup with learning and knowledge sharing

• Supportive PwC environment with clear development opportunities

• Modern tools and structured finance processes

• A wide range of benefits supporting wellbeing, learning, and work-life balance

Benefits you can enjoy while working at PwC:

• Financial Rewards: Benefit from regular salary reviews, performance bonuses and other special bonuses. Enjoy meal contributions and a cafeteria benefit system offering personalized choices.

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Enjoy our hybrid working policy, flexible working hours, 2 extra days off during Christmas along with Sick-days. Every minute of your extra work is valued and compensated.

• Career Development: Engage in tailored internal and external training programs, benefit from a structured career development plan, and as an employee take advantage of discounts of up to 30% on internationally recognized certifications and qualifications from leading organizations through our PwC Academy.

• Health & Well-being: Access premium benefits such as physiotherapy consultations, Multisport card and medical center membership. Take advantage of our Well-being and Work-Life Coaching program.

• Supportive Culture: Participate in teambuilding activities and social events and join our employee referral program. Experience a culture with regular feedback and a supportive environment.

• Global Opportunities: Seize the opportunity for international assignments and work on diverse projects with international clients. Explore the world while working with the possibility of working from abroad.

• Extra perks: Use various discounts at partner companies such as cars, health care, beauty, culture or others. Transfer up to 4 telephone numbers at discounted rates.

Information about the selection process:
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