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10 000 +
vacancies
€47 000
average salary
No experience
needed
needed
According to gehalt.de
About us
Welcome to DWW Akademie
Every day, we empower internationals to succeed in the German job market.
We provide expert-led training in essential digital tools — including AI, DATEV, Lexware, and MS Office — to give you a competitive edge.
Our mission is to bridge the employment gap in Germany by providing professional education and dedicated career support that opens doors to new opportunities.
We provide expert-led training in essential digital tools — including AI, DATEV, Lexware, and MS Office — to give you a competitive edge.
Our mission is to bridge the employment gap in Germany by providing professional education and dedicated career support that opens doors to new opportunities.
Find a job within 3 months
67%
Of our students
Successfully launched their careers with us
120+
Graduates
Average age of our participants
43
Years Old
Anastasiia Karpova,
CEO DWW Akademie
CEO DWW Akademie
About you
Live in Germany
for 1+ years?
for 1+ years?
Looking to start a career in accounting or level up your existing skills?
Want to build a meaningful and respected career in Germany?
Become an accountant: find a stable job, boost German & build a stable professional future
Is this course right for you?
I have experience in finance, speak German B1-B2, need to upgrade skills
I'm new to accounting and want a smooth transition into the German job market
who works as an accountant
at a local Steuerbüro
Civil engineer
I am 54 years old and worked for many years as a civil engineer before moving to Germany. The analytical thinking, precision, and ability
to work with complex data that I developed in engineering helped me a lot in learning accounting. Thanks to these skills, I was able to adapt quickly to German standards and successfully build a new career
as an accountant
Liudmyla, alumna
€10 176/year
Accountant (Buchhalterin)
€37 000 in the first year
All reviews are provided by real graduates. We verify their authenticity by matching the names with our training agreements.
Launch your own freelance accounting practice
What you will learn:
- to apply for a job
- to collaborate with the German team
- to automate routine using AI
What you will learn:
- communicate with clients
- process payroll
- record income
Work for a German company and
grow your career as an employee
You will have different job opportunities
What is exciting about working as an accountant in Germany
More than just spreadsheets: become an expert guide into the complex world of German accounting
What’s exciting? The mix of cultures. You’re often working with international clients and colleagues, which makes the job way more dynamic than people think
Clear paths for career advancement. You can start in payroll or finance and move into management or consulting within just a few years
~€60 000 – €120 000
Senior Accountant /
Owner of Buchhaltungsbüro
Owner of Buchhaltungsbüro
~€47 000
Mid-level accountant
~€35 000
Junior accountant
Salary growth with your experience
Salary growth
with your experience
with your experience
Junior accountant
~€35 000
Mid-level accountant
~€47 000
Senior Accountant /
Owner of Buchhaltungsbüro
Owner of Buchhaltungsbüro
~€60 000
– €120 000
– €120 000
Learn in easy German B1–B2
Comprehensive support
until you land a job
until you land a job
Hands-on DATEV, Lexware, and MS Office experience — Learn through real projects
Clear step-by-step program
with intermediate certificates
after each module
with intermediate certificates
after each module
Why choose us?
We are your career partner
Course schedule and program
Lohnbuchhalter + Bilanzbuchhalter + Finanzbuchhalter
Course schedule
and program
and program
Lohnbuchhalter + Bilanzbuchhalter
+ Finanzbuchhalter
+ Finanzbuchhalter
Learning how to learn: get to know the platform and course materials, understand how the classes will be conducted
Introduction to the accounting profession: an overview of career opportunities, basic math, and digital literacy
Introduction to the accounting profession: an overview of career opportunities, basic math, and digital literacy
- Basics of the German Civil Code (BGB)
- Legal transactions under the BGB
- Managing different types of contracts
- Company management under the BGB
- Basics of business organization and commercial law under the HGB
- Legal aspects of accounting according to the HGB
- Financial reporting under the HGB
- Principles of preparing annual financial statements under the HGB
- Entering company data in DATEV
- German labor law
- Collective agreements and employment contracts
- Basics of social security
- Introduction to payroll taxation
- Personnel management and payroll processing
- Introduction to business accounting (Einführung in das betriebliche Rechnungswesen)
- Accounting and documentation regulations (Buchführungs- und Aufzeichnungsvorschriften)
- Fundamentals of financial accounting (Grundlagen der Finanzbuchführung)
- Procurement and sales management (Beschaffung und Absatz)
- Principles of HR management (Personalwirtschaft)
- Principles of finance (Finanzwirtschaft)
- Fixed assets management (Anlagenwirtschaft)
- Tax-related postings (Buchungen im Steuerbereich)
- Preparing financial statements under commercial and tax law (Abschlüsse nach Handels- und Steuerrecht)
- Performing all these operations in DATEV
- In-depth training in Lohnbuchführung and Buchführung und Jahresabschluss
- German tax legislation
- Classification and principles of taxation
- Legal and administrative tax structures
- Handling taxes and VAT (Umsatzsteuer)
- Conducting tax accounting and preparing tax reports
- Tools of management accounting
- Cost and revenue calculation (Kosten- und Leistungsrechnung)
- Creating management reports
- Liquidity planning
- Data analysis and decision-making
- Principles of accounting under IFRS (Grundzüge der Bilanzierung nach IFRS)
- Recognition and valuation of assets and liabilities (generelle Ansatz- und Bewertungsvorschriften)
- Preparing financial statements according to IFRS requirements
- Enter all incoming and outgoing invoices of a company
- Perform banking and cash operations
- Complete all required year-end accounting procedures
- Prepare a full annual financial statement including VAT
AI in Accounting (KI im Buchhaltungssektor)
Learn how to automate routine accounting tasks and complete them twice as fast.
Analyze financial data, forecast trends, and make strategic decisions with AI.
Master budgeting and financial planning using AI for cost optimization and forecasting.
German Business Culture for Foreigners (Deutsche Unternehmenskultur für Ausländer)
Discover the nuances of intercultural communication in a German office.
Learn stress management techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
German Language for Accountants (Deutschkurs für Buchhalter: Arbeitsmarktintegration)
Improve oral and written communication skills in German.
Develop the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and clients.
Job Search (Jobsuche)
Learn how to find relevant job openings.
Create a strong CV and LinkedIn profile.
Prepare effectively for job interviews.
Learn how to automate routine accounting tasks and complete them twice as fast.
Analyze financial data, forecast trends, and make strategic decisions with AI.
Master budgeting and financial planning using AI for cost optimization and forecasting.
German Business Culture for Foreigners (Deutsche Unternehmenskultur für Ausländer)
Discover the nuances of intercultural communication in a German office.
Learn stress management techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
German Language for Accountants (Deutschkurs für Buchhalter: Arbeitsmarktintegration)
Improve oral and written communication skills in German.
Develop the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and clients.
Job Search (Jobsuche)
Learn how to find relevant job openings.
Create a strong CV and LinkedIn profile.
Prepare effectively for job interviews.
Learning how to learn: get to know the platform and course materials, understand how the classes will be conducted
Introduction to the accounting profession: an overview of career opportunities, basic math, and digital literacy
Introduction to the accounting profession: an overview of career opportunities, basic math, and digital literacy
- Basics of the German Civil Code (BGB)
- Legal transactions under the BGB
- Managing different types of contracts
- Company management under the BGB
- Basics of business organization and commercial law under the HGB
- Legal aspects of accounting according to the HGB
- Financial reporting under the HGB
- Principles of preparing annual financial statements under the HGB
- Entering company data in DATEV
- German labor law
- Collective agreements and employment contracts
- Basics of social security
- Introduction to payroll taxation
- Personnel management and payroll processing
- Introduction to business accounting (Einführung in das betriebliche Rechnungswesen)
- Accounting and documentation regulations (Buchführungs- und Aufzeichnungsvorschriften)
- Fundamentals of financial accounting (Grundlagen der Finanzbuchführung)
- Procurement and sales management (Beschaffung und Absatz)
- Principles of HR management (Personalwirtschaft)
- Principles of finance (Finanzwirtschaft)
- Fixed assets management (Anlagenwirtschaft)
- Tax-related postings (Buchungen im Steuerbereich)
- Preparing financial statements under commercial and tax law (Abschlüsse nach Handels- und Steuerrecht)
- Performing all these operations in DATEV
- In-depth training in Lohnbuchführung and Buchführung und Jahresabschluss
- German tax legislation
- Classification and principles of taxation
- Legal and administrative tax structures
- Handling taxes and VAT (Umsatzsteuer)
- Conducting tax accounting and preparing tax reports
- Tools of management accounting
- Cost and revenue calculation (Kosten- und Leistungsrechnung)
- Creating management reports
- Liquidity planning
- Data analysis and decision-making
- Principles of accounting under IFRS (Grundzüge der Bilanzierung nach IFRS)
- Recognition and valuation of assets and liabilities (generelle Ansatz- und Bewertungsvorschriften)
- Preparing financial statements according to IFRS requirements
- Enter all incoming and outgoing invoices of a company
- Perform banking and cash operations
- Complete all required year-end accounting procedures
- Prepare a full annual financial statement including VAT
AI in Accounting (KI im Buchhaltungssektor)
Learn how to automate routine accounting tasks and complete them twice as fast.
Analyze financial data, forecast trends, and make strategic decisions with AI.
Master budgeting and financial planning using AI for cost optimization and forecasting.
German Business Culture for Foreigners (Deutsche Unternehmenskultur für Ausländer)
Discover the nuances of intercultural communication in a German office.
Learn stress management techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
German Language for Accountants (Deutschkurs für Buchhalter: Arbeitsmarktintegration)
Improve oral and written communication skills in German.
Develop the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and clients.
Job Search (Jobsuche)
Learn how to find relevant job openings.
Create a strong CV and LinkedIn profile.
Prepare effectively for job interviews.
Learn how to automate routine accounting tasks and complete them twice as fast.
Analyze financial data, forecast trends, and make strategic decisions with AI.
Master budgeting and financial planning using AI for cost optimization and forecasting.
German Business Culture for Foreigners (Deutsche Unternehmenskultur für Ausländer)
Discover the nuances of intercultural communication in a German office.
Learn stress management techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
German Language for Accountants (Deutschkurs für Buchhalter: Arbeitsmarktintegration)
Improve oral and written communication skills in German.
Develop the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and clients.
Job Search (Jobsuche)
Learn how to find relevant job openings.
Create a strong CV and LinkedIn profile.
Prepare effectively for job interviews.
Certificates that you will get
after the course
Our courses are AZAV-certified by Certuria
- Ensures high quality and strong practical relevance
- Allows us to issue certificates recognized by employers across Germany and the EU
- Makes you eligible for 100% funding through the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter
We will help you build a career as an accountant in Germany
Get personalized guidance in a free consultation
- Lohn-, Finanz- and Bilanzbuchhaltung programs in one course
- Learning in simplified German B1–B2
- Hands-on practice in DATEV through live sessions
- Teachers with real experience from German companies
- German certificates and a portfolio to get a job
FAQ
All you need for a smooth learning experience is:
- German level: B1–B2
- A computer with a stable internet connection
Yes, you have an option to pay in small monthly payments. But if you choose to pay the full price, you will get a 15% discount.
After the course you will get 7 certificates:
- State-recognized German certificate
- Lohnbuchhaltung certificate
- Finanzbuchhaltung certificate
- Jahresabschluss & Bilanzierung nach HGB certificate
- Lexware certificate
- Official DATEV certificate
- MS Office certificate
After completing the course, you will be able to work in various areas of accounting, including:
Financial Accountant (Finanzbuchhalter) – maintaining accounting records and preparing financial statements.
Payroll Accountant (Lohnbuchhalter) – processing salaries and taxes, managing employee-related calculations.
Tax Clerk (Steuerangestellter) – working in the tax field, preparing tax reports.
Balance Sheet Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) – preparing balance sheets and analyzing financial data.
Financial Accountant (Finanzbuchhalter) – maintaining accounting records and preparing financial statements.
Payroll Accountant (Lohnbuchhalter) – processing salaries and taxes, managing employee-related calculations.
Tax Clerk (Steuerangestellter) – working in the tax field, preparing tax reports.
Balance Sheet Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) – preparing balance sheets and analyzing financial data.
This course is suitable for both people with prior accounting experience and those who are just starting to learn the profession. If you already have some knowledge, you will be able to deepen it and master modern tools such as DATEV and AI-assisted accounting. If you are new to the profession, the course will provide you with fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary for a successful start in accounting
The full tuition fee for the Lohn-, Finanz- und Bilanzbuchhalter:in program depends on your individual situation. If you are registered with the Jobcenter or Agentur für Arbeit, you may be eligible for a Bildungsgutschein — an education voucher that can cover 100% of the course fee. This means many of our students complete the entire Weiterbildung at no personal cost. To find out whether you qualify, book a free consultation with DWW Akademie — we'll walk you through your options and help you prepare for the next steps
The full program runs for 7.5 months. It covers three specializations in one continuous course: Finanzbuchhalter, Lohnbuchhalter (payroll accounting), and Bilanzbuchhalter. You receive a separate certificate after each module, so you can start applying for accounting positions in Germany even before the program ends
Yes. Students from India, Pakistan, and other non-EU countries are welcome to enroll at DWW Akademie. Our program is designed for people who have relocated to Germany and are building their careers here. Eligibility for Weiterbildung funded via Bildungsgutschein depends on your residence status and registration with the Jobcenter — not your country of origin. Book a free consultation with us and we'll help you figure out what's available in your situation. Many of our graduates from non-EU backgrounds now work as payroll specialists and financial accountants at German companies and Steuerbüros
We don't guarantee employment — and any school that promises otherwise is worth questioning. What we do offer is structured, hands-on career support: CV and LinkedIn profile coaching, interview preparation in German, career consultations, and direct connections to our employer partners. Several of our graduates found positions at Steuerbüros and companies within months of completing the course. Others launched their own bookkeeping Gewerbe. The German market has strong demand for qualified payroll and financial accounting professionals — our job is to make sure you're ready for it
The course is taught in simplified German and is accessible from B1-B2 level. We don't recommend enrolling with A2 — you'd find the pace difficult to follow. Our methodology, CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), means you build your professional accounting vocabulary and gain confidence using German in a workplace context as you study. Keep in mind that this is not a grammar course — we focus on the specialist terminology and professional communication skills that actually matter on the job. You don't need to be a CPA or a chartered accountant to get started. You need to be ready to learn — and we'll take it from there
The program is delivered entirely online, combining daily live sessions with instructors on weekdays with self-study materials available any time on our learning platform. All sessions are recorded and stay accessible on the platform for a full year after the course ends — so you can revisit any lesson whenever you need to
All you need for a smooth learning experience is:
- German level: B1–B2
- A computer with a stable internet connection
Yes, you have an option to pay in small monthly payments. But if you choose to pay the full price, you will get a 15% discount.
After the course you will get 7 certificates:
- State-recognized German certificate
- Lohnbuchhaltung certificate
- Finanzbuchhaltung certificate
- Jahresabschluss & Bilanzierung nach HGB certificate
- Lexware certificate
- Official DATEV certificate
- MS Office certificate
After completing the course, you will be able to work in various areas of accounting, including:
Financial Accountant (Finanzbuchhalter) – maintaining accounting records and preparing financial statements.
Payroll Accountant (Lohnbuchhalter) – processing salaries and taxes, managing employee-related calculations.
Tax Clerk (Steuerangestellter) – working in the tax field, preparing tax reports.
Balance Sheet Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) – preparing balance sheets and analyzing financial data.
Financial Accountant (Finanzbuchhalter) – maintaining accounting records and preparing financial statements.
Payroll Accountant (Lohnbuchhalter) – processing salaries and taxes, managing employee-related calculations.
Tax Clerk (Steuerangestellter) – working in the tax field, preparing tax reports.
Balance Sheet Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) – preparing balance sheets and analyzing financial data.
This course is suitable for both people with prior accounting experience and those who are just starting to learn the profession. If you already have some knowledge, you will be able to deepen it and master modern tools such as DATEV and AI-assisted accounting. If you are new to the profession, the course will provide you with fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary for a successful start in accounting
The full tuition fee for the Lohn-, Finanz- und Bilanzbuchhalter:in program depends on your individual situation. If you are registered with the Jobcenter or Agentur für Arbeit, you may be eligible for a Bildungsgutschein — an education voucher that can cover 100% of the course fee. This means many of our students complete the entire Weiterbildung at no personal cost. To find out whether you qualify, book a free consultation with DWW Akademie — we'll walk you through your options and help you prepare for the next steps
The full program runs for 7.5 months. It covers three specializations in one continuous course: Finanzbuchhalter, Lohnbuchhalter (payroll accounting), and Bilanzbuchhalter. You receive a separate certificate after each module, so you can start applying for accounting positions in Germany even before the program ends
Yes. Students from India, Pakistan, and other non-EU countries are welcome to enroll at DWW Akademie. Our program is designed for people who have relocated to Germany and are building their careers here. Eligibility for Weiterbildung funded via Bildungsgutschein depends on your residence status and registration with the Jobcenter — not your country of origin. Book a free consultation with us and we'll help you figure out what's available in your situation. Many of our graduates from non-EU backgrounds now work as payroll specialists and financial accountants at German companies and Steuerbüros
We don't guarantee employment — and any school that promises otherwise is worth questioning. What we do offer is structured, hands-on career support: CV and LinkedIn profile coaching, interview preparation in German, career consultations, and direct connections to our employer partners. Several of our graduates found positions at Steuerbüros and companies within months of completing the course. Others launched their own bookkeeping Gewerbe. The German market has strong demand for qualified payroll and financial accounting professionals — our job is to make sure you're ready for it
The course is taught in simplified German and is accessible from B1-B2 level. We don't recommend enrolling with A2 — you'd find the pace difficult to follow. Our methodology, CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), means you build your professional accounting vocabulary and gain confidence using German in a workplace context as you study. Keep in mind that this is not a grammar course — we focus on the specialist terminology and professional communication skills that actually matter on the job. You don't need to be a CPA or a chartered accountant to get started. You need to be ready to learn — and we'll take it from there
The program is delivered entirely online, combining daily live sessions with instructors on weekdays with self-study materials available any time on our learning platform. All sessions are recorded and stay accessible on the platform for a full year after the course ends — so you can revisit any lesson whenever you need to
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