Accounting Project Expert

PwC; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Infinite learning and growing

Rewards that matter to you

Diversity

A sustainable mobility offer

Wellbeing

International PwC network

Supporting you in every phase of your

Job summary

PwC Business Services in Belgium is seeking a motivated Accounting Project Expert at Senior Associate level. You will support clients in accounting, tax compliance, reporting, and controlling, working within our Project Resource Solutions and SME advisory teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Finance, 3–8 years of experience, and Dutch or French mother tongue with fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in accounting or audit.
• Mother tongue Dutch or French; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Managing month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, payroll reconciliations, depreciations, inventory, revaluations, and balance sheet analysis.
• Communicating clearly with stakeholders both written and verbally.
• Preparing financial reporting files.
• Preparing VAT returns, Intrastat declarations, NBB surveys and tax filings.
• Preparing annual accounts.
• Assisting with internal and external audits.
• Identifying process improvements related to the accounting process.

Skills

Fluent English

Structured work style

Autonomous

Client-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Join PwC Business Services and shape your future

At PwC, we believe that passionate people are key to addressing the challenges of our fast-changing world. Our mission is to build trust in society and solve important problems. Join us and be a part of a team that makes a positive local impact.

Why PwC Business Services?

PwC Business Services focuses on financial services for SMEs (accounting, reporting, consolidation, and acquisitions) and temporary support in the financial departments of companies through accountants and controllers.

Our SME department has offices in Antwerp, Brussels, Hasselt, and Ghent. Our Project Resource Solutions colleagues are active throughout Belgium, with their home bases in Antwerp, Brussels, Hasselt, Liège, and Ghent.

What does a job within PwC Business Services look like?

• Project Resource Solutions: As a consultant within our Project Resource Solutions team, you support our clients through temporary assignments in their work environment. You will be assigned to tasks in accounting, financial or business controlling, consolidation, support ERP projects, management reporting tools or interim management. You use the skills you acquired externally or within PwC to address workforce gaps for a few weeks or several months. You are part of the client’s finance team and you are interested in supporting different stakeholders within their company on different finance-related topics. Advise your clients, improve their processes, run operations within their finance department, and assist the client in building or changing their financial processes.
• SME Accounting and Advice : Whatever the business, small or larger, we have the experience and expertise to offer tailored operational solutions for each stage of the company’s growth, from strategy through execution. You work side by side with our clients on their accounting and tax compliance. You are interested to support them with the financial challenges they face, wheter it is operational finance, tax compliance or related to reporting, consolidation or transactions (mergers, acquisitions, valuation,…).

To enhance our dynamic PwC Business Services team, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Accounting Project Expert.

Your impact

As Accounting Project Expert , you will get the opportunity to work for diverse clients like multinationals, holdings and local firms, active in a variety of industries. That means that you will constantly evolve by learning new and different skills depending on the client’s needs.

You will be required to perform, according to the specific needs of customers, diverse and varied tasks. You’ll make an impact by:

• Managing month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, payroll reconciliations, depreciations, inventory, revaluations, and the reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet items
• Communicating clearly with stakeholders both written and verbally
• Preparing financial reporting files
• Preparing filing VAT returns, client listings, Intrastat declarations, NBB surveysand tax filings
• Preparing annual accounts
• Assisting with internal and external audits
• Identifying process improvements related to the accounting process

About you

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field;
• You have at least 3 to 8 years of experience in accountancy or audit;
• Your mother tongue is Dutch or French and you express yourself fluently in English;
• You have relevant professional experience in accounting and are able to manage closing, reporting, tax and statutory accounting activities with a high degree of autonomy;
• You work in a structured way, distinguish key priorities from less important aspects of an analysis and respect agreed deadlines;
• You are familiar with MS Office; any knowledge of other specialized programs is highly appreciated;
• You are able to work independently and you have a good sense of responsibility;
• You are dynamic, flexible and professional.
• You are client-oriented, out-of-the-box thinker with a critical mindset.

What we offer

Our culture and workplace are something we’re proud of. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the benefits you can look forward to:

• Flexibility : flexible working hours with Work@PwC Reimagined so you can decide your most effective working pattern
• Infinite learning and growing : broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise
• Rewards that matter to you : A flexible rewards plan gives you access to a wide range of benefits so you can make the choices that best fit your personal circumstances and lifestyle.
• Diversity : We believe that diversity makes PwC stronger. It helps us solve problems and deliver added value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can get the best out of themselves.
• A sustainable mobility offer : we offer a wide range of sustainable mobility options.
• Wellbeing : An extensive health programme that includes access to an online wellbeing platform, yoga and pilates courses, sports communities and mental resilience workshops.
• International PwC network : broad access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms.
• Supporting you in every phase of your life , including family friendly work schemes.

Equal Opportunity Employer statement

At PwC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic environment. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all candidates and employees, regardless of race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our people, clients and communities. Join us in fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Additionally, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

Education

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Consulting, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance With Accounting Standards, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Economic Forecasting, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Economics, Financial Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Financial Regulation, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Preparation, Financial Strategy {+ 11 more}

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes