General Ledger Accountant

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Berlin, DEU
Hybrid
Mid level
Marketing Tech • Software • Travel
The Role
Maintain compliant general ledger accounting for GetYourGuide entities. Prepare monthly reports and annual financial statement contributions, perform account reconciliations and month-end close activities, manage ticket inventory accounting, and support tax accounting. Lead accounting process, internal control, and improvement projects; respond to internal and external inquiries; and collaborate with auditors, advisors, and suppliers.
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Change the way the world travels

Join the GetYourGuide journey to connect people with unforgettable travel experiences around the world. Millions look to us for unique activities they can trust, and it’s all powered by our commitment to make every single journey extraordinary - including yours. 

Ready to unlock your potential with a community of fellow explorers? Find your next role at our Berlin HQ or one of our local offices around the globe, from New York to Bangkok. Head to getyourguide.careers to take the first step.

Team mission

As a GL Accountant at GetYourGuide, you'll play a vital role in our Accounting Team. Reporting directly to the General Ledger Lead, your mission is clear: maintain top-notch and compliant accounting for the GetYourGuide Group. You'll work diligently to ensure accurate financial reporting, adhere to corporate policies and accounting standards, and provide timely information to our valued internal and external stakeholders.

Your mission
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly reports and contribute to the annual financial statements for GetYourGuide entities.
  • Analytical Expertise: Dive into accounts and statements, delivering meticulous reconciliations according to month-end-close deadlines and on an ad-hoc basis. Manage part of our inventory of tickets for the principal model.
  • Ownership and Innovation: Lead accounting-related projects, such as Business Process Designs, Internal Controls and Process Improvements.
  • Communication Hub: Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external inquiries regarding Accounting and Tax Accounting.
  • Collaborative Partnerships: Collaborate with external stakeholders like auditors, accounting advisors and suppliers.
Your toolkit
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, German is a plus.
  • Educational Foundation: A commercial training background, preferably as a tax clerk or accountant; a business degree is a bonus.
  • Financial Experience: A minimum of 3 years in the finance department of a medium- sized company, ideally within the e-commerce sector.
  • Regulatory Know-How: Strong knowledge of the commercial code; familiarity with IFRS and group accounting is advantageous.
  • Analytical Skills: Excel in analytical tasks and demonstrate proficiency in MS Excel. Eyes for innovation, automation and internal controls.
Extras that give you an edge
  • You’re energized by AI: you make time to experiment, build intuition through hands-on trials, and translate discoveries into practical improvements in how you work.
How we’ll make your career journey extraordinary
  • Annual personal growth budget and mentorship programs for continuous learning and development
  • Work from anywhere in the world for 30 days per year
  • A hybrid working approach with three days of in office collaboration (Mon, Tue, Thur) and two days of optional at home focus time.
  • Opportunities to collaborate and socialize with team members through quarterly team events and yearly company-wide events
  • Monthly transportation and fitness budget
  • Discounts for you, your friends, and family on GetYourGuide activities
  • Language reimbursement program
  • Health and wellness benefits

And more…

How to apply

Submit your CV/resume in English using the form below. For tips and insights into our hiring process and culture, check out ‘how we hire’ and ‘life at GetYourGuide’. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at [email protected].

We’re an equal opportunities employer

Our commitment is that every qualified person will be evaluated according to their skills regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with your application. 


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Skills Required

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • German language skills
  • Commercial training background, preferably as a tax clerk or accountant
  • Business degree
  • At least 3 years of finance department experience in a medium-sized company
  • Experience in the e-commerce sector
  • Strong knowledge of the commercial code
  • Familiarity with IFRS and group accounting
  • Analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Interest in innovation, automation, and internal controls
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The Company
HQ: Berlin
1,063 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

GetYourGuide is a leading global online marketplace to discover and book experiences worth traveling for. Travelers can use GetYourGuide to find things to do in more than 11,000 cities, including tours from local experts, exclusive access to must-see attractions, as well as immersive bucket-list experiences through its Originals by GetYourGuide offering. Since being founded, the GetYourGuide platform has sold 150 million tickets from 30,000 supply partners who leverage GetYourGuide’s easy-to-use platform to grow their businesses. If you share our passion and would like to join our team, check out our open positions at careers.getyourguide.com or take a look behind the scenes of GetYourGuide on our blog: inside.getyourguide.com.

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