Remote Accountant – German Speaker (UK & EU Markets)
About DigitalTolk
At DigitalTolk, we help thousands of people every day by breaking down language barriers. Our smart, tech-driven platform connects language professionals with customers across Sweden through a seamless matching system — it’s like Uber for interpretation and translation services.
We’ve been recognized with several prestigious awards, including:
Super Gazelle 2021 – Dagens Industri
Future Gazelle 2021 – Dagens Industri
Best in Industry 2018 – Post and Telecom Authority
Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2022
Lately we have strengthened our team and expanded to Europe by winning key contracts in the UK and acquiring companies in the German speaking countries. We now have offices in Stockholm, Hamburg and St Gallen (Switzerland) and remote operations in several countries in Asia.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled German-speaking Accountant with strong experience in both UK and European (German) accounting standards, including QuickBooks, DATEV, IFRS/UK GAAP, and payroll management across UK and EU markets.
The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of handling end-to-end accounting, tax compliance, and payroll operations for international clients.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain financial statements in accordance with IFRS, German standards, and UK GAAP.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all financial data.
Manage reconciliation of bank statements, AP/AR, and general ledger using QuickBooks and DATEV.
Review, verify, and reconcile invoices, expenses, and salary statements.
Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors for year-end closing, audits, and statutory compliance.
Provide financial analysis, reports, and recommendations as needed.
Manage and process monthly payroll for UK, Germany, and other European markets.
Ensure compliance with UK payroll laws including PAYE, NI contributions, pensions, and HMRC filings.
Handle German/European payroll requirements including tax calculations, social contributions, and regulatory compliance.
Prepare payroll reports, salary slips, and ensure timely and accurate payments.
Handle HMRC submissions, VAT filings, and statutory returns for UK clients.
Maintain compliance with German/European tax and payroll regulations.
Support documentation and audit requirements for both UK and EU markets.
Key Requirements:
Fluency in German and English (spoken & written).
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and DATEV (both required).
Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and international accounting standards.
Experience managing UK and European payrolls, tax filings, and compliance.
Minimum 3+ years of relevant accounting and payroll experience.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work according to UK/German/European business hours.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (ACCA is a plus).
- Locations
- Multiple locations
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
About DigitalTolk
DigitalTolk has innovated and revolutionised the interpretation, translation and languages industry. Our fully automated booking process means that the handling and matching of assignments is quick and accurate – what previously took 30-40 minutes is now done in 5-10 seconds. As a young company, innovation is at the core of what we do and how we work. We enjoy being part of a dynamic environment, that is focused on outcomes and committed to delivering an outstanding service in our industry