Accountant (m/f/d)

mute-labs

THE JOB Do you enjoy working with numbers, have a structured mindset and are curious about improving processes? We're looking for a Working Student Finance Operations to support our Finance team in daily operations while helping us build smarter, more scalable finance processes. You'll work closely with our Head of Finance and Accounting Specialist and gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing, technology-driven environment. DAILY FINANCE OPERATIONS * Support Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities * Create customer invoices and process supplier invoices * Assist with bank reconciliations and payment preparation * Help ensure complete and accurate financial documentation * Support month-end closing activities * Work closely with Finance, Sales, Customer Operations and external accountants DATA QUALITY & PROCESS EXCELLENCE * Maintain high-quality finance master data * Support accurate account and cost center assignments * Improve documentation and standard operating procedures * Help identify opportunities to simplify and optimize finance processes PROJECTS & AUTOMATION * Support Finance projects and system improvements * Assist with the implementation of new finance policies and workflows * Explore how AI and automation can improve recurring tasks and increase efficiency WHAT YOU'LL BRING MUST-HAVE * Enrolled Bachelor or Master's student in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field * Structured and reliable way of working * Strong attention to detail * Interest in Finance, processes and technology * Very good German and English skills NICE-TO-HAVE * First practical experience in Finance or Accounting * Curiosity for AI and process automation * Experience with ERP systems is a plus ABOUT US Here at mute-labs, we aim to enable companies to achieve more by democratizing silence in the workspace. And we’re not like any other Berlin start-up you might know:  * We’re “no tech”: We know how to develop and sell great hardware products with a focus on sound-insulated phone- and meeting booths. * We have no investors and we really don’t want any. We've been profitable since day one. * We continue to have a steep growth curve – not in employees or coffee cups consumed, but in revenue and profit. * We’re not striving for an exit – we’re building a sustainable business for many generations to come. Wondering what it's like to work here? We made a reel about it! Are you as excited about mute-labs as we are? Then we are looking forward to getting to know you!

Hive

Total Compensation Range: €45,000 – €65,000 THE POSITION If you're excited about working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and passionate about Finance, this opportunity is for you! We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented (Junior) Accounting & Reporting Analyst to join our Finance team in Berlin. This role sits at the intersection of core accounting and financial reporting, giving you hands-on exposure to group consolidation, intercompany flows, FP&A support, and international tax advisory work from day one. Your mission: You'll bridge the gap between operational accounting and financial reporting, keeping our ledgers clean, supporting our external tax advisors across five European markets, and helping the FP&A team deliver accurate, timely insights to the business. If you're someone who enjoys both getting into the detail of bookkeeping and contributing to a bigger reporting picture, this role is a great fit. In this role, you will: * Support monthly and quarterly group consolidation. * Prepare and review financial data packages for external tax advisors across the UK, Italy, Spain, France, and the Netherlands. * Assist the FP&A team during the internal reporting cycle: preparing data, checking consistency, and helping ensure timely delivery of financial insights. * Handle revenue bookkeeping via upload files. * Create and process intercompany invoices. * Support AP & AR clean-up projects to ensure ledger accuracy. * Support the annual group audit process, including documentation and data provision. * Assist with transfer pricing analysis and intercompany documentation. Of course, you will also: * Collaborate with the Finance team to support a smooth and efficient year-end closing process. YOUR PROFILE We know, sometimes, you can't tick every box. We would still love to hear from you if you think you're a good fit! * Foundational Experience: You have up to 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, controlling, or a related field, through a full-time role, internship, or work-study programme. Exposure to an international or multi-entity environment is a plus. * Analytical Mindset: You enjoy working with numbers, spotting inconsistencies, and translating financial data into clear, structured outputs. An interest in FP&A or reporting is a genuine plus. * Tool Curiosity: You have some familiarity with accounting or reporting tools (e.g. DATEV, Lucanet, Excel) and are eager to learn new systems quickly. * Detail-Oriented: You take pride in accurate, well-structured work and enjoy getting to the bottom of discrepancies. * Communicator & Collaborator: You're proactive, well-organised, and comfortable working with colleagues across teams and with external partners like tax advisors. * Language Skills: You're fluent in English. German skills are a plus but not required. * Education & Mindset: You hold a degree (or are pursuing one) in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a related field, and are motivated to grow in a dynamic, international environment. OUR OFFERING * Build something that matters: Hive is redefining commerce operations in a €200B+ market. We already reach tens of millions of consumers a year and power 600+ independent brands, and we're just getting started. * Work with exceptional people: a high-performing, ambitious team, many from McKinsey, Amazon, Shopify, Google, TikTok, and Trade Republic. * Grow with Hive: own impactful projects from day one and grow as we scale. We're a meritocracy: your impact drives your progression, not your past titles. * Time to recharge: 30 vacation days a year, plus a paid 20-day sabbatical every three years. * Competitive compensation: market-competitive salary and an equity incentive plan (EIP) for all full-time team members. * Your setup, your choice: a MacBook (or laptop of your choice) plus accessories like an extra monitor or headphones, and a €46/month productivity budget to spend how you work best (from month 4; €23 for interns and working students from month 3). * Food and fitness: free lunch once per week at the Berlin office + daily 50% subsidy on lunch by ChefCoco, free drinks and snacks, and a €20/month Urban Sports Club subsidy for full-time team members. * Flexibility and connection: flexible working hours, internal training led by Hive experts, regular team events (€30/person/month budget), and company-wide multi-day offsites that bring all of Hive together * Extras: partner discounts on Raus stays, gym platforms, and a corporate benefits portal. About us  We're revolutionizing e-commerce operations. At Hive, we empower brands to excel in the digital commerce era through our innovative operations platform. By combining cutting-edge technology with a curated network of top-tier operations partners, we deliver measurable results. Our comprehensive platform streamlines the entire operational chain through a single, intuitive interface. Since our founding in 2020, we've rapidly grown to become one of Europe's leading operations platform, partnering with hundreds of innovative brands. With strategic locations in Berlin, Paris, Milan, Madrid, London, and Amsterdam. Backed by prestigious investors including Tiger Global, Earlybird, and Picus Capital, we're scaling our impact across Europe. Diversity and inclusion are core to our success. We actively cultivate an environment where every team member, regardless of background, can thrive. We welcome talent from all walks of life, regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. At Hive, authenticity and professional growth go hand in hand.

Hive

Total Compensation Range: €69,380 – €89,760 THE POSITION If you're excited about working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and passionate about Finance, this opportunity is for you! We're looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accounting & Reporting Manager to join our Finance team in Berlin. You'll take ownership of the group's most complex accounting topics: with a strong focus on monthly reporting, group consolidation,  year-end procedures and audit readiness across our multi-entity European structure, while keeping the bigger picture in view at all times. Your mission: You'll be the go-to expert and sparring partner for demanding accounting and reporting topics, helping us maintain the highest standards in financial accuracy, compliance, and transparency across all entities. With your structured mindset and hands-on approach, you'll own complex processes end-to-end and contribute to a Finance team that runs its processes smoothly and efficiently. In this role, you will: * Take full ownership of the group consolidation process in Lucanet: eliminating intercompany differences, managing eliminations, and ensuring our consolidated financial data is consistent and audit-ready across all entities at all times. * Handle intercompany accounting end-to-end: including reconciliation and clear documentation of intercompany flows across the group's European entities. * Prepare and review complex accrual calculations, provisions and cost accruals, ensuring completeness and accuracy. * Drive AP & AR clean-up projects, identifying aged items, mispostings, and open reonciling items, and working cross-functionally to resolve them. * Support transfer pricing, preparing transfer pricing documentation in collaboration with our external tax advisors. * Be the sparring partner for our external auditors, handling audit queries and coordinating documentation. * Support the monthly reporting cycle by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany positions: catching issues early and ensuring consistency across the group. * Contribute to the preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB). Of course, you will also: * Collaborate with the Finance team to support a smooth and efficient year-end closing process. * Continuously look for ways to improve and automate consolidation, reporting, and documentation workflows. * Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that elevate the quality and scalability of our Finance operations. * Closely collaborate with Billing and FP&A functions to ensure clean and accurate financial data, forming a strong basis for reliable reporting and audit readiness. YOUR PROFILE We know, sometimes, you can't tick every box. We would still love to hear from you if you think you're a good fit! * Experienced & Reliable: You bring 3-4 years of experience in (group) accounting, financial reporting, or audit. Experience at a Big 4 firm is a strong plus. * Expert in Group Accounting & Consolidation: You have solid, hands-on knowledge of HGB (German GAAP), group consolidation, month end close. You're comfortable owning these processes end-to-end in a multi-entity environment. * Detail-Oriented, and Big-Picture Aware: You take pride in getting the details right, but you also understand how individual accounting tasks connect to the broader financial reporting landscape. You use that perspective to prioritise, flag risks early, and add value beyond the immediate task. * Reviewing Mindset: You enjoy working through financial data and outputs with a critical, structured eye: identifying gaps and inconsistencies in a constructive, collaborative way. * Tool-Savvy: You've worked with tools like Lucanet and DATEV and feel confident navigating finance systems to streamline your work. * Communicator & Sparring Partner: You're proactive and confident working with colleagues, external auditors, and tax advisors, and you enjoy being a thought partner, not just an executor. * Language Skills: You're fluent in English and comfortable using it in meetings, reporting, and documentation. German is a strong plus. * Education & Mindset: You hold a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and are motivated to grow in a dynamic, international environment. OUR OFFERING * Build something that matters: Hive is redefining commerce operations in a €200B+ market. We already reach tens of millions of consumers a year and power 600+ independent brands, and we're just getting started. * Work with exceptional people: a high-performing, ambitious team, many from McKinsey, Amazon, Shopify, Google, TikTok, and Trade Republic. * Grow with Hive: own impactful projects from day one and grow as we scale. We're a meritocracy: your impact drives your progression, not your past titles. * Time to recharge: 30 vacation days a year, plus a paid 20-day sabbatical every three years. * Competitive compensation: market-competitive salary and an equity incentive plan (EIP) for all full-time team members. * Your setup, your choice: a MacBook (or laptop of your choice) plus accessories like an extra monitor or headphones, and a €46/month productivity budget to spend how you work best (from month 4; €23 for interns and working students from month 3). * Food and fitness: free lunch once per week at the Berlin office + daily 50% subsidy on lunch by ChefCoco, free drinks and snacks, and a €20/month Urban Sports Club subsidy for full-time team members. * Flexibility and connection: flexible working hours, internal training led by Hive experts, regular team events (€30/person/month budget), and company-wide multi-day offsites that bring all of Hive together * Extras: partner discounts on Raus stays, gym platforms, and a corporate benefits portal. About us  We're revolutionizing e-commerce operations. At Hive, we empower brands to excel in the digital commerce era through our innovative operations platform. By combining cutting-edge technology with a curated network of top-tier operations partners, we deliver measurable results. Our comprehensive platform streamlines the entire operational chain through a single, intuitive interface. Since our founding in 2020, we've rapidly grown to become one of Europe's leading operations platform, partnering with hundreds of innovative brands. With strategic locations in Berlin, Paris, Milan, Madrid, London, and Amsterdam. Backed by prestigious investors including Tiger Global, Earlybird, and Picus Capital, we're scaling our impact across Europe. Diversity and inclusion are core to our success. We actively cultivate an environment where every team member, regardless of background, can thrive. We welcome talent from all walks of life, regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. At Hive, authenticity and professional growth go hand in hand.