ACCOUNTANT (TEMPORARY) — PREFERABLY SELF-EMPLOYED ASSIGNMENT

LIFE; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Autonomy in work planning

Diverse team environment

Afterwork drinks and team events

Résumé du poste

LIFE is upgrading its software and adopting AI across the company. We seek an experienced accountant, preferably self-employed, to handle core accounting during the transition and keep operations running smoothly until 31 December 2026.

You will work with our finance manager as the main contact, organize your own workload, and adapt as processes shift with the upgrade. Dutch and English proficiency required; French a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proven experience as an accountant or in a similar role.
• Preferably registered self-employed status and ability to invoice for services.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Proficiency in Dynamics Navision and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Affinity for software transitions and process automation.

Responsabilités

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Record transactions including purchases, expenses, sales, and payments.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts; prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations; assist in VAT and IC returns.
• Support audits by providing documentation and information.
• Help maintain continuity of financial records during the software transition.

Connaissances

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Communication

Dutch language

English knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Outils

Dynamics NAV

MS Excel

Description du poste

Since we are at the start of the implementation of a major software upgrade and AI adoption project at LIFE, we are actively looking for an experienced accountant (preferably self-employed), from as soon as possible until 31 December 2026. The implementation of software applications and the roll‑out of AI across our company requires substantial time from colleagues across the organisation. During this transition, we need extra experienced hands to keep our financial operations running smoothly while the new tools and workflows are put in place. That’s where you come in: someone who can pick up the core accounting work without a long ramp‑up, adapt as processes shift under the upgrade, and help the team stay on track.

LIFE IS ...

• Living In Funky Environments;
• a unique project developer with an impressive track record in mixed-use real estate and a focus on residential and student real estate;
• part of a group of development and exploitation companies, a major asset for attracting mixed-use projects and pursuing a total vision of real estate;
• using real estate to improve the general quality of life;
• always one step ahead of new market trends, believing that innovation is the only key to success;
• a team of driven professionals and people who respect and appreciate each other;
• ready for the future through new strategies and growth at home and abroad;
• inspired by different cultures, with current projects in Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands and Luxembourg;
• in love with design, beauty, architecture and life;
• passion and fun.

YOU HAVE ...

• a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
• proven experience as an accountant or in a similar role;
• preferably a registered self-employed status (main or side occupation) and the ability to invoice for your services;
• strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations;
• proficiency in accounting software (Dynamics Navision) and MS Office, particularly Excel;
• an affinity for software transitions and process automation: a system change mid-project doesn’t throw
• you off;
• the ability to organize your own workload and methods, aligning with us on outcomes rather than working
• off fixed instructions;
• excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy;
• strong communication skills, comfortable working closely with an internal team without being embedded in its hierarchy;
• Dutch native speaking skills with knowledge of English (French is a major additional asset); and
• full-time availability (4/5 also possible), starting immediately or on short notice.

YOU GRAB A CUP OF COFFEE (OR TEA) AND MANAGE...

1. Financial Records:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Record financial transactions, including purchases, expenses, sales revenue, and payments.
• Organize and maintain financial documents and supporting records.

2. Reconciliations and Analysis:

• Reconcile bank statements, general ledger accounts, and other financial records.
• Analyse financial data to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

3. Compliance and Regulation:

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of VAT and IC returns and compliance reporting.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations.

4. Auditing:

• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation and information.
• Participate in audit procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.

5. Software & Process Transition:

• Help maintain continuity of financial records and reporting throughout the transition of our software applications.

Our finance manager is your main point of contact for alignment and questions throughout the assignment.

WE OFFER…

• A temporary, preferably self-employed assignment, full-time (4/5 also possible), running from as soon as possible until 31 December 2026;
• an open, inspiring environment where you can make an immediate impact;
• the autonomy to organize your own work to deliver results, alongside a team that values your expertise;
• a group of diverse colleagues, with different backgrounds and different skills, convinced that this diversity is an important added value for the company;
• to be welcome at our afterwork drinks, team buildings, family days, etc.;
• a competitive rate for the duration of the assignment; and
• a beautiful work environment (which happens to be our core).