Senior Finance & Accounting Manager - Trusted Advisor

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Belgique; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EY Family

Remuneration package with benefits

Flexible working hours and remote days

Job summary

Ernst & Young is seeking a Finance & Accounting Professional to evolve into a trusted business advisor for diverse clients. You will contribute to accounting, compliance, reporting and business development while supporting junior team members.

The role offers flexible working arrangements and development opportunities within a global professional services network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a financial or economic orientation.
• At least 6 years of experience in accountancy and taxation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Dutch and/or French; fluent in English.
• Team player with a curious, innovative mindset and client-/results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Accounting & compliance: assist with financial processes, year-end closings, audit support, tax returns.
• Reporting: prepare management reports, budgeting, analytical bookkeeping and financial analyses.
• Temporary assignments: assist in general accounting, credit control, internal projects.
• People management: coach junior team members and support their development.
• Business development: identify opportunities and help close deals with clients.

Skills

Dutch language

French language

English language

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in finance/economics

Tools

Exact Online

ERP systems

Job description

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Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 4 Aug 2026

Requisition ID: 1722764

The Opportunity: Your Next Adventure Awaits?

Accounting, Compliance and Reporting (ACR) professionals are focused on helping family-owned businesses and startups as well as large multinational companies to meet their financial reporting requirements in the many countries where they do business.

Our clients are active in a variety of industries (included but not limited to automotive, government and public sector, consumer products, media and entertainment, oil and gas, power and utilities and technology).

Your Key Responsibilities

As an Finance & Accounting Professional at EY you will instead gradually become a Trusted Business Advisor for our clients. This means you will provide innovative solutions tailored to the clients’ needs and help them to create a competitive advantage. You will be responsible for different tasks:

• Accounting & compliance: you will assist clients in their financial (digital) processes (e.g. preparation and interpretation of year-end-closings, audit assistance, financial statements, etc.) and tax compliance (corporate tax returns and VAT returns, etc.).
• Reporting: depending on your interests and experience, you can work on management reports, budgeting, analytical bookkeeping, financial health & competitors analyzes and other financial projects.
• Temporary assignments: depending on the client’s needs, you will assist in general accounting, credit control, internal optimization projects, etc.
• People management: as an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and you will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop their skills and enhance their professional development.
• Business development: play an active role in growing our business. With the guidance from EY partners and directors, you'll identify potential business opportunities for EY and help close deals with potential clients. This entails understanding the potential client’s needs & writing winning proposals.

Your Profile

We recruit and develop accountants with intellectual curiosity, strong analytical and entrepreneurial skills, and attention to detail that allow us to look beyond the numbers and help our clients to handle complex problems. More concretely, you have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a financial or economic orientation;
• At least 6 years of experience in accountancy and taxation;
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Dutch and/or French. Next to that, you are fluent in English;
• You are ateam player, critical, innovative and have a curious mindset;
• You are client- and results-oriented;
• You are tech-savvy. Experience with Exact Online and/or ERP’s is a bonus;
• You are willing to follow internal and external trainings, and becoming a chartered accountant (ITAA) is an option.

What’s In It For You

• EY Family: you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential;
• Attractive remuneration package: We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers. Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most;
• Flexible working arrangements: We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible;
• Inspiring work environment: At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential;
• Learning & personal growth: You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance;
• Fun: By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink;
• Sustainability: We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike;
• Diversity & Inclusion: At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status;
• Location: All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided.
• Best Workplace: You will be part of the 2023 number one rated Best Workplace (Great Place to Work).

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.

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