Accountant (d/f/m) - 1 year Fixed Term Contract

Adevinta

Adevinta

Accounting & Finance
Berlin, Germany
Posted on Feb 16, 2026

mobile.de is Germany’s largest vehicle marketplace, with more than 1.6 million listed cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and e-bikes. Both private customers and registered vehicle dealers use the platform and benefit from more than 120 million visits per month. As a “one-stop shop,” mobile.de’s offering includes not only buying and selling, but also financing and leasing solutions. Founded in 1996, the company is a subsidiary of Adevinta, a global leader in online classified portals.

Based in Berlin-Charlottenburg, we offer a dynamic environment where growth, learning, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.If you are driven by an eagerness to disrupt, have a passion for collaboration, and are excited about shaping the future of mobility, we would love to hear from you.

mobile.de is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

What we offer

Meaningful Work: We are a diverse, international, highly skilled and passionate team committed to a world where people share more and waste less. Every day you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference for our users, customers as well as shape the future.

Embracing AI: We're at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into our operations. Being part of mobile.de you will work with and learn about AI tools, contributing to projects that leverage AI to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and drive our mission forward. With an AI-first mindset, we foster a culture of continuous learning and experimentation, empowering our team to explore and apply AI in meaningful ways for the company and themselves.

Growth and Development: We are a global organisation who truly believes in growing our people. To support this we offer lots of development and training opportunities and provide a budget for our team members.

Connection and Inclusion: Our culture is the glue that holds us together. We believe in making meaningful connections and creating an inclusive atmosphere with lots of opportunities to connect both in your day to day work and through social team activities (online and offline)

What you’ll do ​& Who you are

At mobile.de, we connect millions of people with the right vehicle every year. Behind this success stands a highly passionate, diverse and collaborative Finance team that truly enjoys working together and making an impact.

We’re now looking for an Accountant (d/f/m) to join our Financial Accounting & Controlling team in Berlin.

This is more than a classic accounting role — it’s an opportunity to take ownership, shape processes, and contribute to a business that moves fast while staying financially strong.

Why you’ll love this role

This 12-month fixed-term position gives you the time to really arrive, understand the business in depth, and leave your footprint.

You will:

  • Own important accounting topics end-to-end

  • Actively drive improvements instead of just maintaining the status quo

  • Work closely with FP&A, Legal, HR and our Central Finance teams in Amsterdam and Barcelona

  • Experience a team culture built on trust, expertise, and genuine support

Our team is diverse in backgrounds, perspectives and personalities — and that’s exactly what makes us strong. We challenge each other, support each other, and celebrate wins together.

What you’ll do:

  • Prepare month-, quarter- and year-end closes in line with IFRS and German GAAP (HGB)

  • Independently prepare statutory financial statements under HGB

  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial accuracy

  • Support external audits and communicate with auditors and German authorities

  • Partner with the business on tax, billing and accounting topics

  • Identify opportunities to optimize and simplify accounting processes

What you bring:

  • 4–5+ years of professional experience with a strong accounting focus

  • Degree in Accounting, Controlling, Finance or a related field

  • Strong German GAAP (HGB) knowledge (big plus: solid understanding of IFRS)

  • Experience in closing processes and compliance

  • Experience with accounting systems (ideally SAP S4)

  • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical mindset

  • High attention to detail combined with business thinking

  • Confidence to communicate complex financial topics clearly

  • Business fluent German and strong English skills

What makes us different

At mobile.de, Finance is not just about numbers. We are business partners. We take ownership. We improve things. And we genuinely enjoy working together.

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise matters, your ideas are heard, and your team has your back — we’d love to meet you.

Benefits

Working at mobile.de comes with its perks! Enjoy the following benefits (some of many):

  • Rewards: competitive base salary and participation in the company’s incentive programs.

  • Plan for the Future: On top of the statutory retirement insurance, we offer a competitive company pension scheme.

  • Team-Building: Regular team and company events offer the opportunity to network and learn from each other.

  • Learning & Development: Keep growing with access to coaching, learning platforms and resources.

  • Mobility: Stay mobile with a monthly transportation allowance.

  • Enjoy working: Our well‑equipped office supports focused work and teamwork - plus inviting social zones where colleagues can relax and connect

  • Flexible working: a hybrid approach with the option to work abroad for a set number of days per year.

  • Wellbeing: confidential employee assistance and support services available to employees and their immediate families.

  • Family support: enhanced parental leave and family‑friendly policies to support all parents and careers.