Junior Financial Accountant (Accounts Receivable)

About Trailblazer Summits

Trailblazer Summits is one of Germany's fastest-growing trade fair organizers, hosting successful events across various industries that connect business decision-makers and digital innovators. Part of the CloserStill Group headquartered in the UK, we are among the world’s leading providers of specialist exhibitions and conferences with over 130 events in education, healthcare, technology, and veterinary medicine across Europe, the USA, and Asia. Our team comprises more than 800 dedicated colleagues, including those in our three German offices.

Role Overview

As a Junior Financial Accountant focusing on Accounts Receivable, you will play a key role in managing our receivables and contribute to our company's financial success. This position offers opportunities for growth within the finance department.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of accounts receivable.
• Issuing invoices accurately and timely.
• Handling debt collection activities via phone and email specifically for trade fairs.
• Conducting regular discussions with sales and management to align on actions and resolve queries or issues.
• Proactively identifying overdue payers and proposing strategies to ensure payments before events.
• Collaborating with internal departments to resolve disputed invoices and secure payments.
• Advising customers and internal teams on billing-related inquiries.
• Responding promptly and comprehensively to both customer and internal queries.
• Processing refund requests in accordance with company policies.

Candidate Profile

• Strong affinity for numbers with an analytical and process-oriented mindset.
• Meticulous and detail-focused work style.
• Structured approach combined with creative problem-solving skills.
• Completed commercial education or degree.
• Prior experience in financial accounting is a plus but not mandatory.
• Proficient in Excel; advanced skills are essential.
• Basic knowledge of DATEV systems is desirable but not required.
• Fluent in both German and English, spoken and written, to collaborate with UK and Hamburg teams and international clients.

What We Offer

• Modern, hybrid working model with 2-3 days onsite, ergonomic workstations, and premium tech equipment.
• Dynamic and international workplace culture.
• Supportive team environment, flat hierarchies, quick decision-making, and transparent communication.
• Regular team events and workation opportunities.
• Personalized training and career development prospects.
• Diverse job responsibilities with clear focus areas and chances to take ownership.
• Access to exciting industry events, conferences, and trade fairs in the exhibition sector.

Additional Benefits

• Public transport or commuting cost subsidization based on needs.
• Contribution towards sports subscriptions.
• Company-sponsored professional development.
• Company social events.
• Flexible working hours.
• Possibility to work from home.
• Free beverages.
• Employee benefits programs.
• Employee assistance program.

Contact

If this opportunity sounds appealing to you, please apply. For any initial questions, you may reach out to our HR manager Janine at j.goelz@closerstillmedia.com.