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About the job
- Completed commercial vocational training, ideally with further training as a balance-sheet accountant, or a degree specializing in Finance/Accounting.
- Several years of professional experience in financial or general ledger accounting.
- Sound knowledge of accounting under HGB and value-added tax law.
- Experience preparing monthly and annual financial statements.
- Confident use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with ERP/accounting systems is an advantage.
- Very good German language skills (C1+) and good English language skills (B2+).
- Independently manage general ledger accounting and ensure proper bookkeeping.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing tasks under HGB.
- Prepare and reconcile accounts, provisions, accruals, and intercompany matters.
- Own ongoing account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Support preparation of VAT advance returns and other tax filings.
- Work with auditors, tax advisers, and internal stakeholders.
- Prepare and develop analyses and reports for Finance and management.
- Identify opportunities to optimize and automate accounting processes.
- Help shape and develop Finance processes and digitization initiatives.
- Further training as a balance-sheet accountant.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
About the company
ATU runs a nationwide auto service and parts retail network in Germany, with 529 service centers and an online shop. It services vehicles of all makes, performing maintenance and repairs while offering a large range of original-equipment parts, tires, accessories, and mobility products; the vehicle’s warranty remains intact. As part of Mobivia, ATU shares a network of brands, locations, and staff to serve private customers and fleets across Germany. Its goal is to provide convenient, affordable automotive care with a focus on sustainability, including tire recycling and other recycling initiatives.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bedburg-Hau, Germany
Founded
1985
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- German drivers increasingly defect from dealers to independent workshops, boosting A.T.U traffic.
- Mobivia ownership supports purchasing power, supplier leverage, and cross-border operational know-how.
- A.T.U still retains dominant scale in Germany, protecting brand visibility and local pricing power.
What critics are saying
- Liqui Moly ended its 25-year partnership in May 2025, hurting additive credibility.
- Austria exited in February 2024, shrinking A.T.U's footprint and signaling weak expansion returns.
- Nine-thousand employees across 531 sites create severe wage pressure; margin compression threatens cash generation.
What makes A.T.U unique
- A.T.U runs Germany's largest branded independent workshop network, with 531 German locations.
- Mobivia backs A.T.U, combining parts retail and repair expertise across Europe.
- A.T.U's customer convenience model pairs long hours, quick service, and nationwide coverage.
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Benefits
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Discounts