About this job
Key facts
Junior Accountant - (French Speaking)
Permanent
No
Bunnik, Utrecht, Netherlands
€45000 - €55000 per annum + 5% bonus + Health Insurance + WFH €
Junior Accountant France & Belgium
Hours: 32-40 hours per week
Contract: 12-month contract with intention to convert to a permanent position
Salary: €45,000 - €55,000 gross per year + 5% bonus + €3,000 allowance
Languages: English & French
About the Role
What You'll Do
- Support day-to-day accounting activities for entities in France and Belgium
- Prepare and post journal entries within Oracle ERP
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
- Support VAT and Intrastat filings
- Process payroll-related accounting entries
- Assist internal and external audits
- Review transactions transferred from Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable into the General Ledger
- Support intercompany reconciliations
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
- Collaborate with finance and business stakeholders across Europe
- Participate in process improvement initiatives within the accounting department
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- 1-3 years of accounting experience
- Good understanding of accounting principles
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with ERP systems; Oracle experience is an advantage
- Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines
- Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Knowledge of French and/or Belgian GAAP
- Previous experience with VAT and Intrastat reporting
- Experience supporting external audits
- Experience working in an international environment
Systems & Tools
- Oracle ERP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office 365
- Financial Reporting Tools
Benefits & Perks
- Salary between €45,000 and €55,000
- 5% annual performance bonus
- €3,000 annual allowance
- Hybrid working model (2 days per week in Bunnik)
- Minimum 32-hour workweek
- International and collaborative working environment
- Exposure to multiple European entities
- Training and development opportunities
- Clear career progression within Finance
- Opportunity to secure a permanent contract after the initial 12-month period
Interested?
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