Accountant

Cobalt Recruitment; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a German-speaking Property Accountant in Amsterdam to join its finance team. You will manage month-end and quarter-end reporting for a portfolio of German assets and liaise with internal teams and external advisers.

This hands-on role requires strong analytical skills, fluency in German and English, and a track record in accounting. Hybrid work setup and exposure to budgeting, tax and year-end processes provide broad professional growth.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of accounting experience in a property or real estate environment.
• Fluency in German and English is required.
• A degree or equivalent professional experience; accounting qualification is advantageous.
• Strong month-end, balance sheet and financial reporting experience.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is advantageous.
• Proficient with accounting systems and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities.
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willing to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting for a portfolio of assets.
• Prepare accruals, cost allocations, reclassifications and other accounting adjustments.
• Review income statements and investigate variances against budgets and previous periods.
• Prepare clear commentary and reporting for internal stakeholders.
• Review balance sheet accounts and ensure balances are fully reconciled and supported.
• Support bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Ensure loans, interest and related costs are recorded accurately.
• Review invoice coding and resolve accounting queries.
• Record income and other charges accurately and on time.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and support collection activity.
• Assist with bad debt assessments and related accounting entries.
• Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Work with internal teams and external advisers on tax and statutory reporting requirements.
• Review financial statements and support the year-end audit process.
• Assist with the financial onboarding of new assets and other portfolio activity.
• Interpret contracts and supporting documents to determine the correct accounting treatment.
• Act as a key contact for accounting and finance-system queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve, simplify and automate existing processes.

Skills

German language

English language

5+ years accounting experience

Strong analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Accounting qualification (advantageous)

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

US GAAP knowledge

Job description

Position: German-speaking Property Accountant

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Hybrid

Type: Permanent, full time

Summary

Cobalt Recruitment is working with an established international organisation to appoint a German-speaking Property Accountant to its finance team in Amsterdam.

This is a broad, hands-on role with responsibility for the accounting and financial reporting of a portfolio of German assets. You will manage month-end and quarter-end reporting, review financial performance, support budgeting and work closely with internal teams and external advisers.

The position offers exposure to both management and statutory reporting, giving you the opportunity to develop a detailed understanding of the portfolio while acting as a trusted accounting contact across the business.

You will join an international working environment offering hybrid flexibility. The role would suit an experienced accountant who enjoys taking ownership, investigating financial information and working with a wide range of stakeholders.

The role

• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting for a portfolio of assets
• Prepare accruals, cost allocations, reclassifications and other accounting adjustments
• Review income statements and investigate variances against budgets and previous periods
• Prepare clear commentary and reporting for internal stakeholders
• Review balance sheet accounts and ensure balances are fully reconciled and supported
• Support bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
• Ensure loans, interest and related costs are recorded accurately
• Review invoice coding and resolve accounting queries
• Record income and other charges accurately and on time
• Monitor outstanding receivables and support collection activity
• Assist with bad debt assessments and related accounting entries
• Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Work with internal teams and external advisers on tax and statutory reporting requirements
• Review financial statements and support the year-end audit process
• Assist with the financial onboarding of new assets and other portfolio activity
• Interpret contracts and supporting documents to determine the correct accounting treatment
• Act as a key contact for accounting and finance-system queries
• Identify opportunities to improve, simplify and automate existing processes

About you

• At least five years of relevant accounting experience
• Fluent in both German and English
• A degree or equivalent professional experience
• A recognised accounting qualification would be advantageous
• Strong month-end, balance sheet and financial reporting experience
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Familiarity with property or portfolio accounting would be beneficial
• Knowledge of US GAAP would be an advantage
• Confident using accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and technical accounting skills
• Attentive to detail and highly organised
• Able to work independently and manage changing prioritiesA clear communicator who is comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders
• Willing to travel occasionally when required