AR/AP Accountant (1 year assignement)

Huxley; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Huxley seeks an AR/AP Accountant to join a Finance Operations team on a year-long mission (3 months renewed) in the Brussels region. The role emphasizes reducing aging balances and improving AP/AR processes across complex, high-volume transactions, with offshore collaboration.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, invoice validation, and data extraction for audits. Requires 3–5 years in AR/AP, strong SAP/Excel skills, and French & Dutch proficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Finance Operations.
• Solid experience managing third-party accounts and performing account reconciliations.
• Experience in complex and high-volume transactional environments.
• Strong knowledge of SAP (mandatory).
• Good command of Excel for reporting and data analysis.
• Experience in automotive, leasing, fleet management, or financial services is considered a strong asset.
• Professional proficiency in French & Dutch.
• Analytical, autonomous and hands-on approach.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to challenge existing processes and propose improvements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze customer and supplier accounts, focusing on open items and aging balances (60+ and 90+ days).
• Follow up with dealers and stakeholders to reconcile outstanding transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Process, review and validate invoices, credit notes, and payment transactions.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate accounting differences.
• Ensure accurate recording and follow-up of incoming and outgoing payments.
• Collaborate with offshore AP and AR teams and monitor service quality and efficiency.
• Support audit requests with data extraction and financial analysis.
• Contribute to month-end activities and prepare relevant financial information.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation and efficiencies.
• Participate in initiatives to enhance AP/AR workflows and strengthen controls.

Skills

Analytical

Autonomous

Hands-on

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

For one of our clients operating in the financial services sector, we are looking for an AR/AP Accountant to strengthen the Finance team for a year mission (3 months renewed).

The Role

Within the Finance Operations team, you will play a key role in the management and optimization of both Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes. You will work in a complex environment involving dealers, insurance-related transactions, and offshore accounting teams.

The main objective of the mission is to support the reduction of outstanding balances and aging exposures while improving operational efficiency across AP/AR processes.

Your Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze customer and supplier accounts, with a particular focus on open items and aging balances (60+ and 90+ days).
• Follow up with dealers and business stakeholders to reconcile outstanding transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Process, review and validate invoices, credit notes, and payment transactions.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate accounting differences.
• Ensure accurate recording and follow-up of incoming and outgoing payments.
• Collaborate with offshore AP and AR teams and monitor the quality and efficiency of delivered services.
• Support internal and external audit requests through data extraction and financial analysis.
• Contribute to month-end activities and prepare relevant financial information when required.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation and operational efficiencies.
• Actively participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing AP/AR workflows and strengthening internal controls.

Your Profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Finance Operations.
• Solid experience managing third-party accounts and performing account reconciliations.
• Experience in complex and high-volume transactional environments.
• Strong knowledge of SAP (mandatory).
• Good command of Excel for reporting and data analysis.
• Experience in automotive, leasing, fleet management, or financial services is considered a strong asset.
• Professional proficiency in:
• French & Dutch.
• Analytical, autonomous and hands-on approach.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to challenge existing processes and propose improvements.
• Curious, proactive and capable of working both independently and within a team.

Practical Information

• Full-time contractor assignment.
• Hybrid working model: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote.
• Brussels region.
• Fast onboarding process (1-2 weeks).
• Dynamic and international finance environment.
• Collaboration with local and offshore teams.
• Immediate or short-notice start preferred.