Junior Accountant (all genders)

Berlin

Full or part-time

Temporary

Your mission

Overview of the position: Scope: full- or part-time (at least 80%) Start from: immediately Duration: limited to 1 years Salary: According to TVöD Bund, pay grade E9b Place: Berlin or remote Your Department & Manager: Finance & Administration, reporting to the Head of Unit Project Finance & Accounting

The Junior Accountant supports day-to-day accounting, with a focus on accounts payable, employee expenses and corporate credit cards. The role ensures transactions are accurate, timely and supported by complete documentation and a clear audit trail.

Process supplier invoices and accounts payable transactions accurately and on time, with correct coding, allocation, VAT treatment and approvals.
Verify supporting documents before posting or payment, ensuring invoices, receipts, approvals, contracts and procurement evidence are complete and compliant; follow up missing items.
Process employee expense claims, checking receipts, business purpose, per diem calculations, insurance, coding, compliance and approvals.
Process credit card transactions, checking supporting documents, allocation and approval; promptly follow up missing receipts.
Support the preparation of payment runs, verify payment details, reconcile vendor accounts and identify duplicate or incorrect payments.
Maintain complete, audit-ready records and support reconciliations, and other routine accounting tasks.

Your knowledge, experience & skills

Relevant qualification or training in Accounting, Finance or a related field; 1–2 years of practical experience is desirable.
Basic knowledge of bookkeeping, accounts payable, VAT and invoice requirements; non-profit or donor experience is advantageous.
Excellent attention to detail and high standards for complete, accurate supporting documentation.