Accounting Officer (FR-NL) I Brussels I Law Firm

Michael Page (Belgium); Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Group insurance

Hospitalisation insurance

Job summary

Michael Page Belgium is seeking a diligent accounting/compliance professional for a Brussels-based role within a fast-growing law firm. You will prepare, review, and process accounting documents, support financial data handling, and manage invoicing and compliance follow-ups.

The successful candidate will have Dutch and French language skills, an interest in compliance, and the ability to handle multiple files with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication in Dutch and French.
• Interest in financial and compliance processes.
• Proactive, accurate, and able to manage multiple files.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and accurately process accounting documents and financial data.
• Support accounting operations by collecting and processing financial information timely and accurately.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and payments and contact clients professionally for follow-up.

Skills

Dutch language

French language

English language

Education

Law-related degree (asset)

Job description

• Attractive salary and benefits package
• Dynamic and flexible work environment

About Our Client

Our client is an ambitious and fast-growing law firm where expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and collaboration are at the heart of its corporate culture.

Job Description

• You prepare, review, and accurately process accounting documents and financial data.
• You support accounting operations by collecting and processing financial information in a timely and accurate manner.
• You monitor outstanding invoices and payments and contact clients professionally when follow-up is required.
• You respond to client enquiries regarding invoicing and payments and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• You manage files involving specific or complex billing arrangements and ensure they are processed accurately.
• You carry out assigned compliance checks and formalities, ensuring follow-up in accordance with internal procedures.
• You verify the completeness and accuracy of information required for compliance processes, requesting missing information or following up on discrepancies.
• You maintain administrative records of compliance activities, monitor progress, and flag issues requiring further attention.
• You identify discrepancies and actively contribute ideas to optimise and improve accounting and compliance processes.

The Successful Applicant

• You have relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping, compliance, or a finance-related role.
• A degree in Legal Practice is an asset but not a requirement.
• You have an interest in both financial and compliance processes and enjoy working with figures and data.
• You are accurate, organised, and proactive, and you can maintain an overview when managing multiple ongoing files.
• You are skilled at reviewing and following up on information and are quick to identify missing or inconsistent data.
• You communicate professionally and diplomatically and handle confidential information with discretion.
• You have strong oral and written communication skills in both Dutch and French. Knowledge of English is an asset.

What's on Offer

• A varied and hands-on role within the firm's accounting and compliance operations, based in Brussels.
• An attractive leave package: 20 statutory annual leave days, supplemented by 2.5 additional flexible public holidays and 6 compensatory leave days per year.
• Extra-legal benefits, including meal vouchers, group insurance, and hospitalisation insurance.
• A modern working environment with excellent public transport connections and parking facilities.
• A collegial working environment with regular sporting and cultural team activities, such as the Antwerp 10 Miles, the 20 km of Brussels, sailing trips, or concert visits.