Accounting specialist

Tempo-Team; Kruiningen; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary between €4,229 and €5,102 per月

8.33% holiday allowance

23.54% ADV-compensation travel- and Wf

End of Year bonus

Job summary

Lamb Weston EMEA is seeking an Accounting Specialist to safeguard financial compliance across Europe while supporting operational performance. You will manage daily accounting activities for multiple entities and drive robust closing processes in a dynamic, international food environment.

The role offers a hybrid work model in Kruiningen, with 32–40 hours per week, a competitive monthly salary, holiday allowance, and a bonus program; English fluency and Dutch proficiency are essential, and SAP

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with strong numerical skills.
• Fluent in English; Dutch speaking is acceptable.
• Experience with SAP and key-user responsibilities is advantageous.
• Familiarity with NL GAAP, US GAAP, VAT and SOX is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate daily financial accounting for multiple EMEA entities.
• Lead month-end and year-end closings, including reporting and consolidations.
• Prepare VAT, statistical, and customs filings across jurisdictions.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, intercompany accounts, and audit prep.
• Act as SAP key user to support system optimization.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

English fluency

Dutch conversational

SAP experience

GAAP knowledge

Education

MBO+/HBO degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you an analytical and detail oriented finance professional seeking an impactful role within a dynamic, international food industry environment? Do you thrive when navigating complex accounting structures? At Lamb Weston EMEA, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Accounting Specialist (32–40 hours per week) to play a key role in safeguarding our financial compliance and elevating operational performance across Europe.

Do you live within travel distance of Kruiningen and do you feel you are the one we are looking for? Please read on and apply!

What we offer

• Salary between € 4229 / € 5102 per month
• 8,33% holiday allowance 25 paid holidays
• 3,54% ADV-compensation travel- and WFH allowance
• End of Year bonus Acces learning portal
• 32, 36 or 40 hours per week.
• 50/50 between Kruiningen and work from home

Who you are

As an Accounting Specialist, you possess a sharp numerical acumen, operate with flawless precision, and naturally identify opportunities for process optimization. You are a collaborative professional who communicates seamlessly within a multicultural corporate setting.

• Hold an MBO+ or HBO (higher vocational) degree, complemented by relevant experience in financial administration.
• Possess professional business fluency in written and spoken English; conversational proficiency in Dutch is fully sufficient.
• Prior experience with SAP (ideally operating as a key user) is distinctively advantageous.
• Familiarity with NL GAAP, US GAAP, VAT regulations, and SOX compliance is considered a strong plus, though not a mandatory prerequisite.
• You need to live within travel distance of Kruiningen already and be eligible to work in the Netherlands.

What will you do

In this position, you will serve as a vital contributor to the financial integrity of our EMEA entities. You will manage diverse daily financial operations, interface directly with IT, and spearhead robust financial reporting and closing procedures.

• Overseeing accurate and timely financial accounting processes for multiple EMEA entities.
• Driving month-end and year-end closing activities, including financial reporting and consolidations.
• Preparing comprehensive VAT, statistical, and customs filings across various jurisdictions.
• Executing balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, intercompany accounts, and external audit preparation.
• Functioning as a SAP key user to support system management and optimize ongoing workflows.

Where will you work

You will join Lamb Weston EMEA, a global industry leader and pioneer in frozen potato specialties. From our headquarters in the Netherlands, we oversee all EMEA financial operations. You will integrate into a broader finance department of 25 professionals, working directly within a focused, high-performing team of 7 colleagues.

We foster a pragmatic, high-tech, and collaborative corporate culture focused on continuous development. Furthermore, this role benefits from a flexible hybrid working model, seamlessly balancing remote work with in-office collaboration.

• great conditions
• even greater work atmosphere!