Team Leader Accounting - Brussels - Financial Services

Michael Page (Belgium); Brussel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a well-established European financial services organisation with Brussels offices. You will lead a close-knit accounting team, oversee IFRS reporting, and ensure the accuracy of the trial balance and financial statements.

The permanent role offers autonomy, visible impact, a powerful development path, and a competitive benefits package within a collaborative, transformation-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Lead, coach and develop a team of two accounting professionals.
• Oversee day-to-day general accounting activities and IFRS reporting processes.
• Review and validate the trial balance to ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
• Coordinate VAT returns, annual accounts and tax compliance obligations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and statutory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of two accounting professionals.
• Oversee day-to-day general accounting activities and IFRS reporting processes.
• Review and validate the trial balance to ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
• Coordinate VAT returns, annual accounts and tax compliance obligations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and statutory obligations.

Skills

Team leadership

IFRS reporting

VAT compliance

Financial analysis

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Lead an accounting team while overseeing reporting activities
• rmanent contract with an attractive package and competitive benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established european organisation active in the financial services sector, with easily accessible offices in Brussels. You will lead a close-knit accounting team within a collaborative environment known for its positive and supportive culture

Job Description

• Lead, coach and develop a team of two accounting professionals
• Oversee day-to-day general accounting activities and IFRS reporting processes
• Review and validate the trial balance to ensure the accuracy of financial statements
• Coordinate VAT returns, annual accounts and tax compliance obligations
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and statutory obligations

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit or financial analysis
• Previous experience managing an accounting team is a strong asset
• Fluent in French and English; Dutch is considered an advantage
• Solid knowledge of SAP, IFRS standards, VAT regulations and financial reporting
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail and continuous improvement focus

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary complemented by an attractive benefits package
• A permanent contract within a stable, professional and transformation-oriented environment
• A highly visible role offering autonomy, impact and long-term career development opportunities