Accountant

Storyteq; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model (2 days at home)

27 days annual leave

Travel allowance

Bike lease plan

Excellent tools: Macbook, monitor

Training and courses

Mental health support

Office lunches and snacks

Pension contributions

Pet-friendly office

Job summary

Storyteq, based in Amsterdam, is seeking a finance professional to oversee billing, monthly and annual closes, and accounts payable/receivable across the ITG group structure. You will work with teams in Amsterdam, Utrecht, and London and report to the Finance Director.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in accounting, a finance/accounting degree, and strong Excel, analytical, and communication skills. Hybrid work model, with travel and flexibility across the Dutch offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance/accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting or controlling role.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Proficiency in using accounting software, preferably Sage Intacct.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for our billing ensuring invoices are timeously sent out to our clients.
• Overall ownership of the preparation of the monthly and annual financial close processes for statutory and management reporting.
• Maintain the accounts receivable and accounts payable administration together with our shared service centre.
• Driving continuous improvements to ensure smooth processes and accurate data across the group that are aligned with the central finance team.
• Manage all accounting transactions, ensure timely payments, compute taxes, and prepare returns.
• Responsible for the payment process of salaries and related accounting administration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Sage Intacct

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance/accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Storyteq Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Senior Talent Partner @ Inspired Thinking Group (ITG, Storyteq, Deployteq & ReviewStudio)

As our accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of Storyteq. Storyteq is the tech unit of ITG and is responsible for developing and growing different Marketing tech products globally, Creative Automation is one of the solutions in the group that is being managed and operated from our office in Amsterdam.

You'll work closely with the tech teams that are in Amsterdam, Utrecht and London and the global finance team located in our HQ in Birmingham. Reporting to the Finance Director of Storyteq, you will ensure that procedures are followed, all transactions are timeously recorded and tax payments and returns are calculated and paid on time.

As a finance professional, you like to dive into the details, would never deliver something of which you are not 100% sure and you understand the needs of this role in the context of a Dutch company being part of an international group. You will work closely with our finance colleagues and make sure we are on top of our transactions and cash position and advise accordingly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for our billing ensuring invoices are timeously sent out to our clients.
• Overall ownership of the preparation of the monthly and annual financial close processes for statutory and management reporting.
• You are responsible for maintaining the accounts receivable and accounts payable administration together with our shared service centre.
• Driving continuous improvements to ensure smooth processes and accurate data across the group that are aligned with the central finance team.
• Manage all accounting transactions, ensure timely payments, compute taxes, and prepare returns.
• You are responsible for the payment process of salaries and related accounting administration.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting or controlling role.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance/accounting.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Have strong analytical & communication skills to bring ideas across.
• Excellent excel skills.
• Proficiency in using accounting software, preferably Sage Intacct.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across teams.
• You are both able to work autonomously as well as have the ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary (based on your experience).
• Employee stock ownership.
• 27 days of annual leave (Well-being Day and Volunteer Day included).
• Hybrid working model (working from home 2 days a week).
• Travel allowance.
• A bicycle lease plan with Hellorider after 1 year of employment.
• Excellent tools: High-end Macbook, Monitor, and everything in between!
• We support your continuous improvement with training, courses, conferences, and books.
• Mental health and wellbeing support: Access to OpenUp.
• Office lunches and endless snacks at the Amsterdam Office.
• The best Friday afternoon drinks and quarterly team outings.
• A Pension contribution for employees who are based in the Netherlands.
• Pet-friendly office, so feel free to bring your furry friend!

We Value Diversity:

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet because we're always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet