Steuerfachangestellte
Steuerfachangestellte (Tax Clerk) Vollzeit
About the Role:
Are you a tax professional seeking a stable, future-proof role in a highly digitalized environment? Do you want to work for a family-run firm with a modern mindset, flat hierarchies, and a strong emphasis on quality of life? Join our team in Lindlar and become an integral part of our success!
We are looking for a Steuerfachangestellte (m/f/d) to manage an assigned client portfolio with trust and autonomy. At our firm, you will have a direct impact and high visibility, contributing to long-term client relationships and our ambitious vision to be one of Germany's most successful digital companies.
Your Responsibilities:
- Handle full-cycle bookkeeping ( Finanzbuchhaltung ) and payroll processing ( Lohn- & Gehaltsbuchhaltung ).
- Prepare annual financial statements ( Jahresabschlüsse ).
- Manage tax assessments and correspondence with tax authorities.
- Autonomously manage your own client portfolio with the full support of colleagues and partners.
What you bring:
Must-Have Skills:
- Completed vocational training as a Steuerfachangestellte .
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a comparable tax environment.
- Proficiency with DATEV, including DATEV Unternehmen online and digital booking.
- Strong knowledge of MS 365, especially Excel.
- A clear affinity for digital processes and tools.
- German language skills at a C1 level or higher.
Personality Traits:
- An excellent, client-facing communicator who is empathetic and trustworthy.
- A proactive, structured, and reliable work style.
- High numerical accuracy and a detail-oriented mindset.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Additional expertise in digitalization or other DATEV modules.
Why work with us?
- Family-like Atmosphere: We have an open-door policy, very flat hierarchies, and a strong sense of team exchange. Our high employee retention speaks for itself.
- Highly Digitalized: We are a future-proof firm that has fully embraced digitalization, making your work more efficient and exciting.
- Genuine Impact: As part of a small, expert team, your work has a direct, visible impact on our clients and our firm's success.
- Great Location & Benefits: Enjoy the benefits of a stable, rural location with an easy commute to Cologne. We also offer a range of perks, including:
- Tax-free voucher card
- Flexible working hours
- Company smartphone
- Home-office equipment
- Recovery allowance
- Kindergarten subsidy
- Birthday gift
- Regular team events
- A structured career development path (e.g. path from tax clerk to partner)
Team & Reporting:
- Direct Colleagues: 3-8 depending on focus area
- Reports to: Firm partners/ owners and cooperates closely with clients & tax authorities
- Cross-site collaboration: Regular exchange with colleagues & partners in Cologne office.
Location: Lindlar, Germany (near Cologne)
Contract Type: Permanent (40hrs/week) Full-time
Probation: 6 months
Work Model: Hybrid, primarily on-site with 1-2 home-office days/week
Vacation: 30 days+ special leave for personal events
About Sperton
Sperton is a global recruitment and consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We help companies find and manage top talent across borders, delivering fast, compliant, and flexible recruitment, consultant hiring, and global mobility services.
Department Financial & Professional Services Locations Germany Employment type Full-time Job location Lindlar, Germany
