Accountant | Nutrition

Sander Brussels; Strombeek-Bever; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sander Finance is seeking an Accountant to join an established international company operating in the nutrition, health and food industries. You will contribute to daily accounting activities, financial closings and statutory reporting, gaining exposure across Europe and the United States.

The role offers a varied accounting scope, practical experience with Belgian and US GAAP, and opportunities to deepen your technical expertise in VAT, Intrastat and audit preparation within a team-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent knowledge with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of VAT legislation and experience with Belgian and US GAAP.
• Proficient in Dutch and English, and skilled with MS Excel and standard accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting operations and financial administration, including postings and supplier payments.
• Contribute to monthly and annual closings with accruals and reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns and Intrastat declarations on time and accurately.
• Assist audit preparation and provide financial documentation for statutory and group needs.

Skills

Dutch

English

MS Excel

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft-based accounting software

Job description

A varied accounting role with international exposure and opportunities to strengthen your expertise in financial reporting, tax and closing processes.

Sander Finance is looking for an Accountant to join an established international company operating in the nutrition, health and food industries . With operations across Europe and the United States, this organisation develops science-based solutions used in everyday products.

As part of the finance team, you will contribute to daily accounting activities, financial closings and statutory reporting. This position offers a broad range of responsibilities for someone who enjoys practical accounting work, values teamwork and is eager to keep learning.

• Handle daily accounting operations and financial administration , including transaction postings, invoice processing and the preparation of supplier payments.
• Contribute to monthly and annual closings by preparing accruals, calculating depreciation under Belgian and US GAAP, and reconciling accounts.
• Prepare VAT returns and Intrastat declarations , ensuring accurate information and timely completion of the relevant reporting requirements.
• Support audit preparation and financial documentation , helping the finance team meet local statutory obligations and internal group requirements.

• You hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field , or have acquired equivalent knowledge through more than five years of relevant experience in a similar environment.
• You have a good understanding of VAT legislation , excellent Excel skills and experience working with Microsoft-based accounting software .
• You communicate effectively in Dutch and English . Organised, proactive and eager to learn, you work well with colleagues and can manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy.

• A position within an established international company with a presence across Europe and the United States.
• The opportunity to work in the nutrition, health and food sectors , contributing to a business focused on science-based solutions.
• A varied accounting scope , covering daily operations, closings, tax declarations and audit preparation.
• Practical experience with both Belgian and US GAAP , broadening your accounting knowledge.
• Exposure to the reporting requirements of a publicly listed group , adding valuable experience to your professional background.
• The opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in VAT, Intrastat, accruals and account reconciliations.
• A team-based finance environment where communication, commitment and a proactive approach are valued.
• A role where your work contributes directly to reliable financial information and the smooth running of the finance department .

Organization Skills, Accounting software, Accruals, Depreciation, US GAAP, Intrastat, Documentation, Supplier payment, Proactivity, Communication, Support Audit, MS Excel, Finance, Invoice Processing, Food Nutrition, Audit Preparation, Accounting