Junior Finance & Accounting Specialist

Role overview

BenBau Group is an international construction and real estate business with a presence in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Ireland. The company works on large-scale construction and data centre developments across Europe and is backed by a multicultural team of professionals from different nationalities.

The Berlin headquarters is hiring a Junior Finance & Accounting Specialist (m/f/d) to support the Finance Department. This role is designed for someone who wants to build hands-on experience in accounting and finance inside an international organization.

You will work alongside the finance team on everyday accounting work, help during the rollout of a new ERP system, and provide backup support during holiday periods. The position is a one-year fixed-term contract and includes a six-month probation period.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the finance team with routine accounting and administrative work.
• Handle support tasks across accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Process supplier invoices and help prepare payments.
• Keep accounting records and finance files accurate and up to date.
• Support bank reconciliations and ledger matching activities.
• Enter project cost data and assist with financial tracking.
• Help with VAT reconciliations and preparation for statutory reports.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing processes.
• Provide administrative assistance during the ERP implementation project.
• Create reports, spreadsheets, and other financial documents as needed.
• Step in with operational finance support during vacation cover periods.
• Assist with ongoing improvements to finance workflows and digital processes.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a similar discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or bookkeeping.
• Working familiarity with German accounting standards (HGB).
• Exposure to accounting or ERP tools such as DATEV, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, or comparable systems is beneficial.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel.
• Careful, detail-oriented, and well organized.
• Dependable, proactive, and motivated to learn.
• Able to juggle several tasks in a fast-moving environment.
• Fluent in German and English.

Preferred background

• Experience in construction or engineering-related businesses.
• Prior involvement in ERP implementation initiatives.
• Knowledge of project accounting practices.
• Previous work experience in an international workplace.

What we offer

• A strong opportunity to develop within an international finance function.
• Direct exposure to major construction and data centre projects across Europe.
• Training and professional development support.
• 30 days of annual leave.
• A collaborative, welcoming, and multicultural team environment.
• Company events and team activities.

Additional details

This role is based in Berlin, Germany and follows an on-site working setup.

The contract runs for one year and includes a probation period of six months.