Accounting Specialist (FAS)

Euro-BioImaging ERIC; Turku; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone benefit

Comprehensive occupational healthcare

Job summary

Euro-BioImaging ERIC in Turku, Finland, seeks an Accounting Specialist with strong FAS expertise to handle day-to-day accounting and statutory reporting on-site. The role is fixed-term until 31 December 2027 with potential renewal subject to funding.

Responsibilities include general ledger maintenance, VAT filings, and year-end financial statements, in collaboration with the Head of Finance and Administration.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or related field with accounting as a major or substantial component.
• Experience: ~1 year as Accounting Specialist or similar roles preferred; fresh graduates with strong studies may be considered.
• Experience with cost-center or multidimensional accounting.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day accounting and Netvisor ledger maintenance.
• Prepare VAT filings and statutory annual financial statements.
• Carry out monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities with Head of Finance, HR and Administration.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes and improve reporting.

Skills

Finnish Accounting Standards (FAS)

Cost-center accounting

General ledger management

English language proficiency

On-site work readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Master's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Netvisor

Job description

Euro-BioImaging Hiring: Accounting Specialist (FAS)

Location: Turku, Finland (Euro-BioImaging ERIC Statutory Seat) Working hours 37.5h/week (100%) | Fixed term until 31 December 2027, contract renewal may be possible subject to funding availability. | Gross salary starting from €2,800 negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Euro-BioImaging ERIC is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist, with expertise in Finnish Accounting Standards (FAS), to join our team in Turku. This newly established in-house position includes responsibility for day-to-day accounting and statutory financial reporting.

We welcome applications from early-career accounting professionals who have a sound foundation in Finnish accounting, take pride in accurate work and are motivated to develop through hands-on responsibility, regular review and professional dialogue.

About Euro-BioImaging ERIC

Euro-BioImaging ERIC is the European research infrastructure for biological and biomedical imaging. We provide open access to more than 120 cutting-edge imaging technologies, expertise, training and data services through a distributed European network of Nodes and over 330 imaging facilities. Our mission is to enable excellent and innovative science by connecting researchers and industry with the imaging technologies, services and expertise they need.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

As Accounting Specialist, you will be responsible for Euro-BioImaging ERIC's day-to-day accounting in accordance with Finnish Accounting Standards . Accurate cost-center accounting is fundamental to our financial management, project monitoring and internal reporting. You will work closely with the Head of Finance, HR and Administration and other team members. Within this supportive framework, you will independently manage your assigned responsibilities, including day-to-day accounting and accurate and well-maintained general ledger maintenance.

In this role, you will:

• Take ownership of the general ledger and day-to-day accounting in Netvisor.
• Take ownership of impeccable general ledger maintenance, with exceptional cost center bookkeeping.
• Participate in a structured handover of accounting records, reconciliations, documentation and system responsibilities from the current outsourced accounting partner.
• Carry out monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities in close collaboration with Head of Finance, HR and Administration.
• Maintain balance-sheet reconciliations, as well as accrual, prepayment and other accounting schedules
• Prepare VAT filings.
• Prepare statutory annual financial statements for review and approval in close collaboration with Head of Finance, HR and Administration.
• Assist in preparation of project (Horizon Europe) financial reports.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes, reporting and the use of Netvisor.
• Provide timely reliable accounting reports to colleagues.

Skills and Experience

Essential requirements

• A relevant higher education degree from a university or university of applied sciences in accounting, business administration or a related field, with accounting as a major or substantial component, or an equivalent qualification.
• Relevant practical accounting experience: for example, approximately one year as Accounting Specialist or similar roles is preferred; recent graduates with strong accounting studies and relevant internship/ trainee experience may also be considered.
• Experience with cost-center or multidimensional accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing complete, accurate and reliable accounting information within agreed deadlines.
• Ability to take responsibility for day-to-day accounting tasks and manage them through to completion.
• A proactive, collaborative and service-minded working style, including open communication and a willingness to consult with colleagues when needed.
• Professional working proficiency in English. Fluency in Finnish and/or Swedish is considered an advantage.
• Availability to work regularly on-site at the Euro-BioImaging ERIC Headquarters in Turku (Finland).

Considered an advantage

• Hands-on experience with Netvisor accounting software.
• Accounting experience, in a European Research Infrastructure Consortium or another not-for-profit legal entity, such as an association, foundation, or international organization.
• Experience in project accounting or the financial administration of EU-funded projects.

What We Offer

• Independent, hands-on responsibilities combined with clear priorities, close cooperation, professional dialogue and regular review.
• A supportive working environment in which to strengthen your accounting expertise and develop professionally.
• Purpose-driven work in a European research infrastructure.
• The opportunity to help establish and improve Euro-BioImaging's in-house accounting processes.

Terms of Employment

• Fixed term contract until 31 December 2027, contract renewal may be possible subject to funding availability.
• Weekly working hours 37.5 (full-time).
• Gross salary starting from €2,800/month, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• Phone benefit.
• Comprehensive occupational healthcare.
• Primary place of work: Euro-BioImaging ERIC Headquarters in Turku, Finland. Limited hybrid work is possible.
• Six-month probationary period.
• Starting date negotiable.

Euro-BioImaging ERIC is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, background or personal characteristics.