General Ledger Accountant

As a GL Accountant at GetYourGuide, you'll play a vital role in our Accounting Team. Reporting directly to the General Ledger Lead, your mission is clear: maintain top-notch and compliant accounting for the GetYourGuide Group.

What you'll do

• Prepare monthly reports and contribute to the annual financial statements for GetYourGuide entities.
• Dive into accounts and statements, delivering meticulous reconciliations according to month-end-close deadlines and on an ad-hoc basis. Manage part of our inventory of tickets for the principal model.
• Lead accounting-related projects, such as Business Process Designs, Internal Controls and Process Improvements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external inquiries regarding Accounting and Tax Accounting.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders like auditors, accounting advisors and suppliers.

What you'll need

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, German is a plus.
• A commercial training background, preferably as a tax clerk or accountant; a business degree is a bonus.
• A minimum of 3 years in the finance department of a medium-sized company, ideally within the e-commerce sector.
• Strong knowledge of the commercial code; familiarity with IFRS and group accounting is advantageous.
• Excel in analytical tasks and demonstrate proficiency in MS Excel. Eyes for innovation, automation and internal controls.

Nice to have

• You're energized by AI: you make time to experiment, build intuition through hands-on trials, and translate discoveries into practical improvements in how you work.

What they offer

• Annual personal growth budget and mentorship programs for continuous learning and development
• Work from anywhere in the world for 30 days per year
• Hybrid working with three days in office collaboration and two days optional at home focus time
• Monthly transportation and fitness budget
• Health and wellness benefits