Junior Manager Accountancy Leuven

BDO Belgium; Vlaams-Brabant; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Phone plan

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Health insurance

Pension plan

Flexible Income Plan

Job summary

BDO Leuven is seeking a Junior Manager Accountancy to lead and develop a team while providing high-quality financial services to clients. You’ll mentor junior colleagues, build strong client relationships, and work on year-end closings, VAT optimisation, and financial reporting.

You will participate in ongoing professional development through BDO Academy and contribute to shaping the Leuven team’s future through collaborative leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accountancy, Finance, or Economics.
• 6–7 years of accounting experience with client management.
• ITAA certification is a plus; we’ll support your journey.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus.
• Proactive, pragmatic team player with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support junior colleagues, guiding accounting professionals and fostering learning.
• Build strong personal client relationships, meeting clients and delivering tailored advice.
• Deliver value beyond the numbers through year-end closings, VAT optimisation, and financial reporting.
• Continuous learning: participate in development opportunities via BDO Academy.

Skills

Client management

Leadership potential

Dutch language

English language

French language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accountancy/Finance/Economics

ITAA certification

Job description

Are you an accountancy expert eager to take on a role that blends leadership, career progression and a personal way of working?

Join BDO Leuven as Junior Manager Accountancy, where you make your career count by becoming the go-to financial expert for your clients and colleagues.

Grow with BDO Leuven

Joining our new Leuven office means being part of an exciting growth journey. As a Junior Manager Accountancy, you’ll have the opportunity to strengthen our local network, build trusted relationships with clients, and contribute to shaping the future of our Leuven team. Your experience and leadership will help us grow while giving you the space to further develop your own career.

What will you be doing?

As a Junior Manager at BDO, you’ll combine expertise and experience to take the next step in your leadership journey.

As part of our accountancy department, your days will be filled with a wide variety of impactful activities:

• Mentor & support your junior colleagues: you’ll guide talented young accounting professionals with your expertise and foster a collaborative environment that encourages continuous growth and learning.
• Build strong personal client relationships: actively meet with clients and provide them with tailor-made, personal advice that takes their businesses to the next level.
• Deliver value beyond the numbers: through year-end closings, VAT optimisation, financial reporting, and more, you turn compliance requirements into strategic insights that drive client decisions
• Continuous learning: stay ahead of industry trends through ongoing professional development opportunities offered by BDO Academy.

What do you bring to the table?

Where not looking for just another accountancy professional, but someone who’s enthusiastic about making a real impact with their skills.

Here are some things we’re looking for in a Junior Manager Accountancy:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or Economics
• 6-7 years of proven accounting experience with client management skills
• ITAA certification is a plus (we’ll support your journey)
• Fluent in Dutch and English with excellent communication skills; French is a plus
• Proactive, pragmatic team player with leadership potential
• Autonomous yet collaborative approach, managing complex projects while supporting colleagues

What do we bring to the table?

At BDO, you’re given more than a bunch of benefits. We offer a pathway to personal and professional growth within a culture that values respect, diversity, and teamwork. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• Professional growth: leadership development through BDO Academy, mentorship programs, and ITAA certification support
• Client variety: work with various types of clients from different sectors, from big SME’s to international companies and public sector organisations.
• Flexibility: hybrid working with at least one remote day per week based on team agreements
• Supportive atmosphere: Enjoy an open communication culture that fosters dialogue and diversity.
• Comprehensive package: competitive salary, company car, phone subscription plan , meal/eco vouchers, health insurance, pension plan, and our Flexible Income Plan

Ready to make a difference?

Everyone is encouraged to apply as we believe diversity and inclusion leads to innovative ideas and effective solutions. We look forward to hear from you and explore how you can make your mark at BDO.