Our Client

Is a growing and dynamic company based in Amsterdam De Pijp, providing financial and legal services to international clients. They are a small, boutique office with a relaxed environment and short lines with 8 FTE. They offer high quality legal, accounting, payrolling, tax compliance and HR solutions. Their aim is to ensure that their clients can focus on their business while they take care of the administrative support needed to keep their companies in good standing. The financial team manages the bookkeeping, financial reporting and VAT filings for a wide range of (international) clients that are based in the Netherlands. The clients are active in many different sectors and come from many different countries. For this team, we are looking for a Financial Accountant (32-40h per week). In this broad position you will be responsible for the maintenance of the financial administration of their varied client portfolio, the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports, as well as (assisting with) the preparation of annual financial statements.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating financial administrations in various accounting software systems, primarily Twinfield, Xero and Exact.

• Performing day-to-day bookkeeping, and reconciling general ledger accounts.

• Preparing month-end and quarterly closing reports, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data.

• Reviewing the bookkeeping and drafted financial reports prepared by Junior Financial Accountants.

• Preparing, reconciling, and filing VAT returns.

• Analysing client provided trial balances and general ledgers, verifying them against supporting documentation, identifying discrepancies, and liaising with clients to resolve issues.

• Drafting annual financial statements mostly independently, and once signed and adopted, filing them with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce.

• Communicating with a diverse international client base, providing ad-hoc support and advice on Dutch accounting requirements.

Requirements

Are you client and service-oriented with a hands-on mentality? Do you like challenges and have the flexibility to work in a dynamic and fast-growing young company? They are looking for a new colleague that is eager to learn and help international companies develop their business in the Netherlands, coupled with strong accounting skills and a problem solving attitude. Your willingness to learn, develop and achieve goals, combined with a great sense of responsibility would make you a perfect candidate for this position!

• Completed education in a financial direction (minimum HBO level) with at least 3 years’ relevant work experience being a plus;

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, sumifs, index match), as well as the ability to quickly master accounting & payroll programs such as Twinfield, Xero, Exact and Nmbrs;

• Strong communication skills in English, both orally and in writing;

• Ability to work as a team player; • Accurate in performing data entry and word processing;

• Efficient in solving problems, and working with diverse variables.

Offer

They offer a competitive salary (up to 6000€ per month) as well as a positive and dynamic work environment with an exceptional work-life balance. Various allowances are on top of the salary. Thanks to their rapid growth and range of services, they also offer numerous career development opportunities within the organisation. Are you interested in this position? Send your resume and motivation to Samuele Sardella at samuele.sardella@grafton.com If you have any questions regarding the vacancy, please contact me via e-mail or phone (0658069381). A reference check might be part of the application procedure.