Financial Accountant

TSL; Zaventem; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Collaborative workplace

High-growth environment

Job summary

TSL is seeking a Financial Accountant in Belgium to strengthen our local finance team. You will manage general ledgers, month-end closings, tax compliance, and reporting, with a path toward an Accounts Assistant as the team grows.

Fluent English is required; Dutch and/or French are desirable. You will work with internal stakeholders and external auditors, using Business Central and COINS to deliver accurate financial statements and strong controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant accounting experience
• Belganian GAAP knowledge
• End-to-end accounting operations
• Experience with local tax and regulatory Belgium

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting and ensure accurate trial balances
• Perform month-end and year-end closings, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors for statutory audits and filings
• Prepare and file VAT, CIT, and other local tax returns
• Produce cash flow forecasts and budget tracking reports
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Process supplier and subcontractor invoices; manage AP ledger and payment runs
• Maintain proper documentation for all transactions

Skills

English fluency

MS Excel

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

COINS

Business Central

Job description

TSL is a leading technical engineering and construction partner operating across EMEA, the Americas and APAC.

We are committed to creating the spaces to power the fourth industrial revolution, whilst ensuring we leave a positive environmental and social legacy for communities across the world. Specialising in Data Centres, Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics, Food and Pharmaceuticals, we are proud to deliver outstanding turnkey projects at speed, without compromise on safety or quality.

Our team at TSL is focused on working with our clients and the entire supply chain to create a simple agenda concentrated on getting things done. At the heart of what TSL does is taking the ‘noise’ out of project delivery whilst ensuring that we are always engineering best value for money and fit-for-purpose solutions.

TSL is an equal opportunity employer and we are especially proud that our dynamic, international team is made up of colleagues representing 48 nationalities across the world. We want big-picture thinkers who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves, refusing to settle for 'good enough' and pushing for great each time. We are firm believers that to build quality, you must invest in quality. We will continue to invest in our biggest asset: our amazing team.

Role Description

As a Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial reports, maintaining compliance with local accounting and tax regulations, and managing all day-to-day accounting tasks. You will play a foundational role in ensuring financial control and transparency in our operations. As the team grows, transactional duties will transition to an Accounts Assistant, allowing you to focus fully on financial reporting and strategic finance support.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting and ensure accurate trial balances
• Perform month-end and year-end closings, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors for statutory audits and filings
• Prepare and file VAT, CIT, and other local tax returns

Management & Operational Accounting

• Produce cash flow forecasts and budget tracking reports
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes for local entities
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Track capital expenditure, project costing, and WIP schedules where applicable

Hands-On General Accounting Duties

• Process supplier and subcontractor invoices; manage AP ledger and payment runs
• Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Process credit card and employee expense claims
• Maintain proper documentation for all transactions
• Respond to finance-related queries from commercial, procurement, and operations teams

ERP & Systems

• Use and support the implementation/customization of the Business Central
• Perform UAT for finance module updates or regional rollouts

Skills & Qualifications Experience & Knowledge

• At least 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience in a construction, contracting, or project-based industry highly desirable
• In-depth knowledge of Belgian GAAP
• Previous experience handling end-to-end accounting operations
• Working knowledge of local tax and regulatory environments in Belgium

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Certified or working towards RA/ CPA/ ACCA or equivalent preferred

Languages

• Fluent in English (required)
• Dutch and/or French desirable
• Self-starter with strong personal accountability
• Detail-oriented with a hands-on approach
• Adaptable to changing environments and able to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communicator with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software (experience with COINS a plus)
• Honest, reliable, and a strong team player

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape finance operations from the ground up in a high-growth environment
• A collaborative and supportive workplace where innovation and well-being are valued
• Potential for progression and role development as the local finance team expands

Important

As part of our recruitment process, reference checks will be conducted at the job offer stage. By applying for this position, you consent to these checks as a condition of employment.