Senior Accountant

g2 Recruitment; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accountant for a freelance opportunity based in Brussels, Belgium. The contract is 6–12 months with a hybrid working arrangement in an international finance environment.

You will manage general ledger, monthly closings, Belgian GAAP/IFRS, VAT declarations, and balance sheet reconciliations, while coordinating AP/AR and ERP optimisation projects. Fluency in English plus Dutch and/or French is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in an international organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian GAAP and Belgian VAT regulations.
• Experience with month-end and year-end closings.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics).

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting and daily financial operations.
• Take ownership of monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with Belgian GAAP and IFRS.
• Manage VAT declarations and ensure compliance with Belgian accounting regulations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and journal entries.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Support accounting process improvements and ERP optimisation projects.

Skills

English fluency

Dutch or French language skills

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Contract: Freelance | 6–12 Months

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a freelance opportunity based in Brussels, Belgium.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional with strong technical expertise who is comfortable working independently within a fast-paced, international finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting and daily financial operations.
• Take ownership of monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with Belgian GAAP and IFRS.
• Manage VAT declarations and ensure compliance with Belgian accounting regulations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and journal entries.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Support accounting process improvements and ERP optimisation projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, ideally within an international organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian GAAP and Belgian VAT regulations.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end closing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Fluency in English, alongside Dutch and/or French.
• Previous freelance or interim accounting experience is advantageous.