Stadtentwässerung Dresden is looking for a Referent Steuern (Tax Specialist) to join its Finance area as soon as possible. You will handle the tax obligations of the company and its operating management contracts, from tax calculations and deadline monitoring to annual accounts support and tax audits, and advise internal departments on tax questions.
About the Role — Finance, Tax & Controlling
Employment: Permanent, full-time
Entry Level: Open to career starters
Area: Finance / Tax / Controlling
Tax Types: Corporate, trade, VAT and capital gains tax returns
Deadline: Apply by 18 October 2026
Benefits & Career Growth
Pay: Tariff pay (TVöD) up to E 9c when requirements are met, plus annual special payment and performance pay
Time: 30 vacation days, flexible working hours and mobile working
Extras: Staff restaurant, job ticket, health management and team events
Development: Support for personal and professional training
Position Overview
This Referent Steuern position gives you real ownership of tax topics at a public utility company. You will organise and carry out tax duties, monitor deadlines, review tax assessments, support year-end work, assess tax principles and legal changes, support tax audits (except payroll tax) and prepare returns together with external tax advisors.
Why This Role Matters: Tax errors and missed deadlines cost money, so a careful tax specialist protects the whole organisation. In this role you are the go-to expert for finance and other departments, you talk to the tax authorities, and you build a secure long-term career with tariff pay and flexible working.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance
- Organise and carry out the company’s tax obligations, including its operating management contracts
- Prepare tax calculations and monitor tax deadlines
- Check tax assessments and support annual accounts work
Tax Returns & Audits
- Prepare corporate, trade, VAT and interim capital gains tax returns with the tax advisory firm
- Support tax audits, excluding payroll tax
Advice & Communication
- Assess fundamental tax questions and legal developments
- Advise and guide Finance and all internal departments on tax issues
- Communicate with the tax authorities
Qualifications
Education
- Training as Steuerfachwirt, or commercial vocational training with a focus on accounting/tax and an additional qualification as Bilanzbuchhalter
Experience
- Relevant experience in accounting and tax
Essential Skills
- Strong IT affinity and confident use of MS Office, ideally MS Dynamics 365 BC and ELO
- Independent, responsible and structured way of working
- Good communication and teamwork skills
About Stadtentwässerung Dresden Careers
Stadtentwässerung Dresden runs the wastewater services for the Saxon capital. As a tariff-bound employer it offers secure permanent jobs, flexible hours and training options. The organisation supports gender equality and gives priority to severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications.
Career Excellence: Start or grow your tax career in a stable utility company in Dresden with TVöD pay and mobile working.
Who Should Apply?
- Steuerfachwirte: Ready for an in-house tax role
- Bilanzbuchhalter: With accounting and tax experience
- Tax Career Starters: Looking for a permanent public-sector position
- Finance Professionals: Familiar with MS Dynamics 365 BC or ELO
- Accountants: Who want to deal with tax authorities and audits
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