Accounting Assistant

Michael Page; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is supporting a global healthcare technology leader in Amsterdam to strengthen finance operations. The role covers intercompany transactions and invoicing across international entities, FX rate maintenance, non‑stock PO processes, and approval workflows to ensure compliant, timely financial administration.

You will work in a matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders, support audits, month‑end close, and prepare financial reports under the Finance Director EMEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Controlling, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in a finance or accounting role within an international commercial environment.
• Strong experience with invoicing, PO administration, reporting, reconciliations, and financial processes.
• Advanced Excel user with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter who takes ownership and works proactively.
• Comfortable working in a matrix organization and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience supporting audits, process documentation, and month-end activities is highly desirable.
• Experience with JDE is considered a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage intercompany transactions and invoicing activities across multiple international entities.
• Maintain and update foreign exchange rates within the accounting system and support daily finance operations.
• Oversee non-stock purchase order processes, including user support, training, and monthly reviews.
• Manage approval workflows for invoices and purchase orders, ensuring accurate routing and compliance.
• Support internal audits by coordinating with budget owners and gathering relevant documentation.
• Monitor and follow up on payments, reconcile financial information, and assist with month-end closing activities.
• Prepare and update financial reports, including balance sheet reconciliation support.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and support Service Level Agreement (SLA) administration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across different departments within a matrix organization to ensure smooth financial processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements while delivering accurate and timely financial administration support.

Skills

Advanced Excel

English communication

Attention to detail

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Controlling, Finance or related field

Tools

JDE

Job description

• Great opportunity to grow your finance skills.
• Develop skills with career growth opportunities

About Our Client

The client is a global leader in the healthcare technology sector, dedicated to developing innovative solutions that help people monitor and improve their health and well-being. Operating across multiple international markets, the organization combines technological innovation with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and customer-centric solutions.

The company offers a collaborative and international working environment where finance professionals play a key role in supporting business operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring efficient financial governance across the organization.

Job Description

• Manage intercompany transactions and invoicing activities across multiple international entities.
• Maintain and update foreign exchange rates within the accounting system and support daily finance operations.
• Oversee non-stock purchase order processes, including user support, training, and monthly reviews.
• Manage approval workflows for invoices and purchase orders, ensuring accurate routing and compliance.
• Support internal audits by coordinating with budget owners and gathering relevant documentation.
• Monitor and follow up on payments, reconcile financial information, and assist with month-end closing activities.
• Prepare and update financial reports, including balance sheet reconciliation support.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and support Service Level Agreement (SLA) administration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across different departments within a matrix organization to ensure smooth financial processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements while delivering accurate and timely financial administration support.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Controlling, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in a finance or accounting role within an international commercial environment.
• Strong experience with invoicing, purchase order administration, reporting, reconciliations, and financial processes.
• Advanced Excel user with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter who takes ownership and works proactively.
• Comfortable working in a matrix organization and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience supporting audits, process documentation, and month-end activities is highly desirable.
• Experience with JDE is considered a strong advantage.

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary of €40,000 - €45,000, including holiday allowance and year-end bonus.
• Opportunity to work within a leading international healthcare technology organization.
• Direct exposure to senior stakeholders, including reporting to the Finance Director EMEA.
• Broad responsibilities across finance operations, reporting, audits, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative international working environment with cross-functional stakeholder interaction.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a matrix organization with regional and international exposure.
• Immediate impact through a hands-on role supporting key finance and business processes.
• Initial 3-month assignment with the opportunity to further develop professional experience in an international setting and possibility of extension