Senior Accountant

Senior Management Accountant – German Fibre Projects (Office-Based)
Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire (UK) or Stuttgart, Germany (Full-time, Office-Based)

About Dynamic Group

Dynamic Group is a growing specialist recruitment business headquartered in Radlett, Hertfordshire, operating across the Rail, Construction, Utilities, and Fibre sectors. As part of our continued expansion into the German market, particularly within fibre infrastructure projects, we are seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to support and oversee the financial operations of our German division.

Role Overview

This is a senior, hands-on finance role with full responsibility for the financial management of our German fibre projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial compliance, delivering accurate reporting, and supporting operational and strategic decision-making.

A critical requirement for this position is proven knowledge and experience of German construction tax laws and regulations, including CIS-equivalent frameworks and contractor taxation.

This is a fully office-based role, and candidates must be able to work from either our Radlett office or our Stuttgart office.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts for German operations, including detailed variance analysis
• Delivery of accurate financial reporting to senior leadership to support commercial and strategic decisions
• Cash flow management, forecasting, and budgeting for German projects
• Maintenance of robust financial controls and accurate accounting records

Payroll & Contractor Management

• Preparation and processing of weekly/monthly payroll, including contractors operating within German fibre and construction projects
• Ensuring compliance with German payroll legislation and labour regulations
• Management of contractor payments in line with project timelines

Accounts Receivable & Payable

• Preparation and issuance of invoices in line with contractual agreements
• Management of accounts receivable, including credit control across German clients
• Processing supplier invoices and overseeing payment runs
• Monitoring and recording project-related expenses

Tax & Compliance (Germany-Focused)

• Ensuring full compliance with German construction tax laws (including withholding tax regimes and contractor taxation requirements)
• Preparation and submission of all relevant tax filings in Germany
• Overseeing VAT compliance within Germany and cross-border transactions where applicable
• Liaising with local tax advisors and regulatory bodies as required
• Supporting year-end reporting and audit processes

Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilising accounting systems (including QuickBooks or equivalent) to manage financial operations
• Implementing and improving financial processes to support international growth
• Ensuring scalable and compliant financial systems across UK and German operations

Stakeholder Management

• Partnering with directors, project managers, and operational teams across both the UK and Germany
• Providing financial insight and commercial support to fibre project delivery
• Acting as a key finance contact for the German division

Essential Requirements

Proven experience in a Senior Management Accountant or Finance Manager role

Strong, demonstrable knowledge of German construction tax laws and regulations (essential requirement)

Experience working within construction, infrastructure, fibre, or recruitment sectors

Experience managing contractor payroll and payments within a project-based environment

Strong knowledge of VAT and cross-border financial operations

Excellent working knowledge of accounting systems such as QuickBooks

Ability to produce accurate and timely management accounts

Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines independently

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Strong communication skills, with the ability to work across international teams

Desirable

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or German equivalent such as Steuerberater qualification) or actively studying

Previous experience working in both UK and German financial environments

German language skills (highly advantageous but not essential)

Additional Requirements

This is a fully office-based position (no hybrid working)

Candidates must be able to work from either Radlett, Hertfordshire or Stuttgart, Germany on a full-time basis

Willingness to collaborate across locations and travel if required