Accountant Benelux | International Environment

Sander Brussels; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Group insurance

Hospitalisation insurance

Mobile phone with subscription

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working policy

Bike leasing

Commuting allowance

Job summary

Sander Brussels is seeking an Accountant to strengthen its finance team within a dynamic Benelux market. You will own cross-border accounting activities and contribute to continuous process improvements in a collaborative, international setting.

The role covers month-end and year-end closings, intercompany reconciliations, VAT, and reporting, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and work-life balance. Strong Excel and ERP skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in general accounting, ideally in an international environment.
• Fluent in Dutch or French, with a good command of English.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience. Strong Excel skills; ERP experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and year-end closings in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS.
• Prepare provisions, accruals and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Handle fixed assets accounting and depreciation.
• Coordinate and reconcile intercompany transactions across the Benelux entities.
• Prepare VAT and other statutory declarations.
• Act as the key user for the financial ERP system.
• Support payroll accounting in collaboration with HR and external payroll providers.
• Assist with group reporting, margin analyses and stock-related reporting.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Contribute to the optimisation and continuous improvement of accounting processes.

Skills

General accounting experience

Excel skills

ERP experience

Dutch or French fluency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Excel

ERP system

Job description

Our client, an international market leader with a strong Benelux presence, is looking for an Accountant to strengthen its finance team. Why apply? Our partner is a well-established international company operating in a dynamic B2B environment. You'll join a collaborative finance team where you'll have real ownership, work on cross-border accounting activities, and contribute to continuous process improvements while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and year-end closings in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS.
• Prepare provisions, accruals and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Handle fixed assets accounting and depreciation.
• Coordinate and reconcile intercompany transactions across the Benelux entities.
• Prepare VAT and other statutory declarations.
• Act as the key user for the financial ERP system.
• Support payroll accounting in collaboration with HR and external payroll providers.
• Assist with group reporting, margin analyses and stock-related reporting.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Contribute to the optimisation and continuous improvement of accounting processes.

Key Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in general accounting, ideally in an international environment.
• Languages: Fluent in Dutch or French, with a good command of English.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience. Strong Excel skills; ERP experience is an asset.

Contract & Benefits

• Permanent contract with long-term career prospects.
• Competitive salary between €3,800 and €5,000 gross/month, depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Meal vouchers.
• Eco vouchers.
• Annual sector premium.
• Group insurance.
• Hospitalisation insurance.
• Mobile phone with subscription.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working policy.
• 20 legal holidays + 6 additional RTT days.
• Training and development opportunities.
• International company with a collaborative, people-oriented culture.
• Bike leasing programme.
• Commuting allowance.

Coordination, ProVision, Accruals, Margin Analysis, Fixed Assets, Depreciation, General Accounting, Intercompany, Assets Accounting, Outsourced Payroll, Optimization, Reporting, MS Excel, Payroll Processing, Asset, Finance, GAAP, Group Reporting, Year End Close, Accounting