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Senior Accountant / Financial Accountant (Manufacturing) (m/f/d) - Quantum Frontline Industries

Posted Oct 08, 2026

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Quantum-Systems GmbH

Gilching

EnglishSeniorApprenticeship (Ausbildung)Fluent German (C1+)

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€39,000 to €60,000

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Quantum Frontline Industries (QFI) is a newly established German-Ukrainian defence joint venture between Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics , created under the Build with Ukraine initiative. For the first time, Ukrainian drones will be manufactured on an industrial scale in Europe, combining Ukrainian battlefield-proven technology with German industrial automation to create a new model of cross-border defence co-production: the German Model .

All-round role with a focus on monthly closing, HGB and ERP

For a modern mid-sized production company, we are looking for an experienced, structured and digitally minded professional for our accounting department.

In this role, you will take on a central all-round function in day-to-day accounting – from operational postings to the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements. You will work closely with commercial management, the external tax advisor, as well as the purchasing, warehouse and production departments, and actively contribute to building efficient accounting and ERP processes.

Your role in daily operations:

Responsibility for ongoing financial accounting, in particular general ledger, accounts payable and fixed asset accounting
Operational involvement in accounts payable, including account assignment, reconciliations and execution of payment runs
Reconciliation of bank, general ledger and vendor accounts, as well as clarification of open items
Preparation and execution of monthly closings, including provisions and accruals
Preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with HGB in collaboration with the tax advisor
Preparation of VAT returns and other tax filings
Accounting responsibility for the PnL and Balance Sheet
Support in liquidity planning, reporting and internal analyses

Further development of accounting processes within the ERP system

Main point of contact for tax advisors, auditors, banks and internal departments

Completed commercial training, e.g. as a tax clerk, industrial clerk or a comparable qualification
Several years of experience in financial accounting, ideally as a Senior Financial Accountant, Sole Accountant or Balance Sheet Accountant
Solid knowledge of accounting in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) and experience with monthly closings
Confident handling of VAT-related topics in daily operations
Willingness to contribute both operationally and to further develop processes
Deep understanding of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes in ERP systems
Strong Excel skills and high digital affinity
Structured, accurate and independent way of working
Understanding of operational processes in purchasing, warehouse, production and goods receipt
Very good German and English skills

Soft Skills & Attributes:

Strong sense of responsibility and high attention to detail
Ability to work in a focused and precise manner
Resilience and reliability in a fast-paced production environment
Strong self-organization and the ability to follow structured processes
Ability to link financial data with operational workflows
Proactive identification of issues and potential improvements
Confident interaction with internal stakeholders and external service providers

A responsible key role in a growing production company
Broad range of responsibilities from operational accounting to monthly closing
Opportunity to shape and optimize accounting and ERP processes
Close collaboration with commercial management and tax advisors
Short decision-making paths and a modern, digital work environment
Attractive compensation in line with experience and qualifications

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Job facts

Employer: Quantum-Systems GmbH
Role: Senior Accountant / Financial Accountant (Manufacturing) (m/f/d) - Quantum Frontline Industries
City: Gilching
Work mode: not stated
Language: English
Seniority: Senior
Posted: Oct 08, 2026
Source: StepStone

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