Job Description

Allow us to introduce ourselves

Hello there! We're Appinio, a global market research company that combines an AI-powered insights platform with expert consultancy. On a mission to make the world a little more fact-based, we help companies understand how consumers think and make smarter decisions.



We started out in Hamburg back in 2014, but we're now humbled to call the world our playground, with over

260 employees

spread across

13 countries

(we're remote-first), 2600+ international clients, delivering research from

+190 markets,

globally.



Want to be a part of the Appinio movement?



Here at Appinio, we value

transparency

in our

recruitment process

, and we've created a blog to share what to expect during each step of our journey together:

here

Your mission as a Junior Accountant (m/f/d)

As a Junior Accountant at Appinio GmbH, you'll be at the heart of our finance operations, helping keep everything running smoothly while driving efficiency and innovation. As part of our Accounting Team, you'll collaborate closely with internal teams such as Sales and Revenue Operations to ensure accurate financial processes and support the company's growth.

You'll also have the opportunity to play an

integral role in the finance team of one of the fastest-growing market research companies in Europe

, contributing to key financial operations and helping shape the way we work. Your mission is to not only maintain our financial records, but also continuously find smarter, faster ways of working.

What you'll be doing

You will

manage outgoing invoices

for Appinio GmbH, working hand-in-hand with Sales and Revenue Operations to ensure accuracy and timeliness You will

own the Dunning Process

, ensuring outstanding payments are tracked and resolved efficiently You will

support and optimize financial ledgers

, constantly looking for smarter ways to reduce manual work and speed up processes You will

assist with month-end and year-end closes

, collaborating closely with our future Accounting Team Lead to maintain smooth reporting You will

challenge the status quo

, identifying and implementing process improvements to make our finance operations more effective and scalable

You will thrive in this role if

You have either

minimum 2 years of experience

in accounting (ideally in a start-up or fast-paced environment) or an

accounting apprenticeship

, preferably with a German Finanzbuchhalter qualification or equivalent. You are fluent in English and

proficient in German (C2 level spoken and written)

, with French being a plus You are comfortable with

German tax and accounting

standards You have an in-depth understanding of

business accounting procedures

You are comfortable with and understand the benefits of AI in finance You are adept at learning, implementing, and using new tools You constantly look for better ways of working and don't settle for repeating manual tasks You are ideally located in EU

What's in it for you?

Flexibility

Policy

- Our flexibility policy means there is no hard cap on the number of vacation days you can take

Temporary work from abroad -

If you're based in the EU, you can work outside your country of residence for up to 180 days per year All the hardware you need and

your own MacBook

If you are located in Hamburg or Berlin, you'll get a

Deutschland ticket

or access to a mobility budget with the

NAVIT app

to get you to and from the office space If you are located in Germany or Spain, you will have access to a

Subsidised Urban Sports

Club

membership In case you're located in one of the cities where most of our fellow Appinioneers are (Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, London, Madrid, Barcelona, or New York), you can get access to our

Co-working spaces

.

Kind reminder:

Please ensure that your application is submitted in English.



This post not only outlines our ideal candidate but also serves as an inspiration for what this role can evolve into. Even if you consider yourself an 80% fit but have a genuine passion for this position, we encourage you to apply. We're eager to hear from individuals who share our enthusiasm.


Appinio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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