Finance Associate / Bookkeeper (f/m/x)

Intro

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Finance Associate / Bookkeeper (f/m/x) who enjoys being close to the numbers and thinking about how things could be done better.

Finance at Feather isn’t just about closing the books — it’s about creating clarity, enabling good decisions, and building systems that scale. You’ll own our day-to-day financial operations end to end — from manual payment runs and reconciliations to building better reporting and automating processes as we grow.

You’ll report to our Finance Operations Manager, work closely with our external tax advisor, and collaborate across the business.

This role is ideal for someone who already has experience in German bookkeeping, loves operational finance, and wants to actively shape how a modern finance function works today — not just maintain the status quo.

Why work at Feather?

• Shape the Function. Help define how finance operates in a growing, modern company
• Hands-On Impact. From daily operations to smarter reporting — your work will be visible and valued
• Ownership & Trust. You’ll have real responsibility and the freedom to improve things
• Flexible Setup. Berlin-based or EU remote, full-time or part-time possible
• Collaborative Culture. Finance is a partner to the business, not a gatekeeper

What you bring to the table

• Completed training or degree in accounting or finance (e.g. Steuerfachangestellte:r, Buchhalter:in, or similar)
• Experience in hands-on bookkeeping, ideally in a German startup or SME
• Strong knowledge of German tax law
• Experience with DATEV (Unternehmen Online) or similar accounting/payroll tools
• A pragmatic, detail-oriented working style — you’re comfortable getting your hands dirty
• A builder mindset. You enjoy automating, improving, and rethinking processes
• A service-oriented attitude when working with colleagues
• Fluent German (C1/C2) for official documentation and communicating with authorities
• Professional working proficiency in English for internal collaboration

Nice to have

• Hands-on payroll processing experience, preferably using DATEV (Unternehmen online) 
• Experience or strong interest in controlling, such as:
  • Budget tracking and cost control
  • Supporting management reporting and forecasts

You'll be responsible for

• Financial Operations & Bookkeeping
  • Maintain accurate and reliable financial records in line with HGB
  • Own accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment runs (including hands-on work when needed)
  • Prepare monthly pre-accounting and support smooth month-end and year-end closings with external accountants
  • Manage employee expenses, reimbursements, and corporate card reconciliations
  • Support liquidity management, cash flow tracking, and payment scheduling
  • Ensure structured, audit-ready documentation at all times
• Automation, Reporting & Process Improvement
  • Actively question and improve how we run finance today
  • Identify manual or inefficient workflows and help automate and scale them
  • Build and improve financial reports that give the business real insight — not just numbers
  • Help evolve our finance and payroll setup as the company grows
• Compliance & Trust
  • Ensure compliance with German tax, social security, and reporting requirements
  • Support audits and documentation requests confidently
  • Handle sensitive financial and personal data securely and GDPR-compliantly
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Finance and People on budgeting, cost control, and reporting
  • Support department leads with clear, timely financial information
  • Be a service-minded contact for finance-related questions across the company

Nice to have

• Payroll Support
  • Prepare and validate monthly payroll data and support timely salary payments

Does this sound like a good fit for you? Apply now!

• At Feather, we continuously work to have inclusive representation within our teams and embrace a diverse mix of talent to contribute to our culture.
• We also encourage people without degrees to apply: we believe that what you've worked on and achieved is way more important than on-paper qualifications.