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Junior AP Accountant

Homeoffice
vor 4 Tagen
Berlin
Stellenbeschreibung

Who we are

JustWatch has evolved from a lean start-up into a global player with 200 employees, multiple business units, and offices in the US, UK, and France. Our finance team isn't just about numbers; we embrace modern tools and are constantly looking for smarter, more automated ways to work. To strengthen our accounts payable operations, we are looking for a Junior AP Accountant to join us as soon as possible.

Who we need

Curiosity and a results-driven mindset are core values at JustWatch. We're looking for someone eager to learn, who enjoys finding better ways to get things done, and wants to grow alongside a team that values efficiency over tradition.

What you'll be doing

Invoice & Payment Processing

  • Processing, verifying, and booking incoming invoices end-to-end
  • Preparing payment runs based on approved invoices (including monitoring due dates and ensuring timely payments)
  • Managing company credit cards and employee expenses

Vendor Management & Communication

  • Communicating with vendors regarding invoices, discrepancies, and payments

Accounting & Month-End Activities

  • Booking accruals and prepaid expenses
  • Supporting month-end closing activities related to accounts payable
  • Reconciling vendor balances and resolving discrepancies
  • Performing monthly checks to ensure accounts payable balances are consistent and correctly booked

Compliance, Controls & Audit

  • Ensuring compliance with internal policies and approval workflows
  • Supporting the implementation of internal controls in AP processes
  • Assisting with annual audits and related preparations

Data, Systems & Process Improvement

  • Ensuring clean and well-structured accounting records
  • Working with databases and AI-powered tools as part of your daily workflow
  • Contributing to process improvements and exploring new technologies that make accounting more efficient

What we need from you

Education

  • A completed degree in business administration (BWL) or a related field.

Experience

  • First practical experience in accounting or accounts payable through internships, working student roles, or up to 2 years of professional experience.

Accounting

  • A basic understanding of German accounting standards (HGB).

Software

  • Solid Excel skills. Knowledge of DATEV is a plus.

Languages

  • Fluent English. German is a strong plus, but not required.

Mindset

  • A hands-on attitude, a structured way of working, and a proactive ownership mentality. You should be curious about technology and interested in learning new tools.

What we promise you

  • Responsibility: A hands-on role with real responsibility from day one in a growing finance team.
  • Development: A challenging environment with an open feedback culture and a strong focus on personal growth.
  • Collaboration: Close collaboration with an experienced Lead Accountant and exposure to cross-functional teams.
  • Innovation: Exposure to modern tools, automation, and AI-driven workflows instead of just traditional bookkeeping.
  • Setup: A well-structured finance setup with audit-ready processes and a hybrid work model.

Media is important to us, and we are always happy to hear from people who enjoy film! If you feel like you are missing some of the hard skills, don't worry, we are hiring for the attitude, values, and personality.

If we caught your attention and you're eager to delve into our perspectives and thought processes, we recommend immersing yourself in our blog post, which elaborates on these subjects:

  • A company culture that really works
  • Audience as a Service
  • Or visit our blog here: https://www.justwatch.com/blog

How to apply

Just hit the apply button at the bottom of this page, and leave us your CV, info, and a short intro that gives us an idea of what motivates you, why you want to work at JustWatch, and how you think you will help us achieve our goals.

Please only apply if you are interested, copy&paste mass applications will receive a copy&paste rejection email. The same goes for ChatGPT-powered applications. If you have any questions, please reach out to our talent team via LinkedIn or apply to this role directly through our jobs page.

Research shows women apply when meeting 100% qualifications, men at 60%. JustWatch welcomes all candidates, especially women and marginalized groups. Apply, let's talk and explore if you're a great fit.