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German Accounting & Tax Manager - 6 Months Fixed-Term ContractHelp shape finance excellence while supporting our mission Science for a Safer WorldAt LGC, our purpose is simple but powerful: Science for a Safer World. Every day, our work helps improve healthcare, advance scientific discovery, and ensure the quality and safety of products that impact millions of lives globally.We're looking for an experienced German Accounting & Tax Manager to join our finance team during an exciting period of transformation and growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong accounting and tax professional who enjoys combining strategic oversight with hands-on leadership and problem-solving.In this role, you'll take ownership of statutory accounting, tax compliance, and reporting for our German entities while partnering with colleagues across Europe and the wider global business. You'll play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, driving continuous improvement, and supporting critical finance initiatives.What you'll achieveLead German statutory accounting and reportingOwn the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for our German entitiesLead and support a team of General Ledger Accountants, helping them deliver high-quality resultsPartner with our outsourced accounting provider to resolve complex issues and improve processesManage annual external audits and ensure the smooth delivery of all reporting requirementsOversee month-end close activities, journal approvals, and financial statement reviewsAct as the key escalation point for accounting-related queries across the businessDrive tax compliance and advisor relationshipsCoordinate German corporate income tax filings with external advisersSupport tax audits across corporate tax, VAT, and property taxBuild strong relationships with tax authorities and external partnersEnsure compliance with withholding tax requirements and reporting obligationsSupport IFRS tax reporting, including current and deferred tax provisionsLead monthly tax reconciliation activities and identify opportunities for improvementSupport strategic finance projectsHelp implement and maintain transfer pricing arrangementsMonitor tax and regulatory developments, ensuring the business remains compliantSupport treasury activities, including payment reviews and cash repatriation initiativesAct as Finance Lead for key projects, including banking migration activities and user acceptance testingQualificationsWhat we're looking forYou'll be a qualified accounting or tax professional with strong knowledge of German statutory accounting and tax regulations. Just as importantly, you'll enjoy collaborating with others, solving complex challenges, and driving improvements that make a real difference.You'll bringStrong experience in German accounting, statutory reporting, and tax complianceA solid understanding of IFRS and German GAAPExperience working with external auditors and tax advisersPrevious people leadership or mentoring experienceExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsA proactive mindset and a passion for continuous improvementFluency in both German and English.Additional InformationOur Values:PassionCuriosityIntegrityBrillianceRespectWe are committed to ensuring that every job applicant and employee is valued for their individual talents. We strictly prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental status, religion, or belief. We proudly support an inclusive work environment where everyone can compete and succeed based on their merits.For more information about us, please visit our website: www.lgcgroup.com
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