Accounts Assistant

TSL; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique opportunity for career progression

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Exposure to cross-functional teams

Job summary

A leading technical engineering partner in the Netherlands is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations. This role offers an excellent opportunity for early-career finance professionals to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of experience in finance, a strong understanding of regulations, and be proficient in MS Excel. An attractive collaborative team culture and career progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years' experience in an accounting or finance support role.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; Dutch is desirable.
• Proficient in MS Excel and familiar with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain payment email inboxes.
• Ensure timely processing of accounts payable invoices.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Experience in accounting or finance support role

Understanding of VAT and CIT regulations

Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Tools

COINS ERP

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Hoofddorp, Netherlands (with regional scope including Belgium)

Employment Type: Full‑time, On‑site

Languages: English (Dutch and/or French is an advantage)

Reports to: Financial Controller/Finance Director

Company Description

TSL is a leading technical engineering and construction partner operating across EMEA, the Americas and APAC.

We are committed to creating the spaces to power the fourth industrial revolution, whilst ensuring we leave a positive environmental and social legacy for communities across the world. Specialising in Data Centres, Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics, Food and Pharmaceuticals, we are proud to deliver outstanding turnkey projects at speed, without compromise on safety or quality.

Our team at TSL is focused on working with our clients and the entire supply chain to create a simple agenda concentrated on getting things done. At the heart of what TSL does is taking the ‘noise’ out of project delivery whilst ensuring that we are always engineering best value for money and fit‑for‑purpose solutions.

TSL is an equal opportunity employer and we are especially proud that our dynamic, international team is made up of colleagues representing 48 nationalities across the world. We want big‑picture thinkers who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves, refusing to settle for ‘good enough’ and pushing for great each time. We are firm believers that to build quality, you must invest in quality. We will continue to invest in our biggest asset: our amazing team.

Role Description

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Accounts Assistant to join our growing finance team. This role is ideal for an early‑career finance or accounting professional looking to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will support day‑to‑day financial operations, including accounts payable, reconciliations, and supplier communications. You will play an important role in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across our finance function, while working closely with procurement and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain payment email inboxes
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payable (subcontractor and supplier) invoices
• Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve aged debit and credit balances
• Respond to supplier, customer, and internal finance queries
• Process employee expense transactions and company credit card transactions
• Collaborate with commercial and procurement teams to resolve invoice queries and ensure timely payments
• Prepare weekly payment runs and upload payments to the bank account for approval
• Assist in maintaining accurate digital and physical financial records
• Support the finance team with general administrative tasks and reporting duties

Skills & Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years’ experience in an accounting or finance support role (construction industry experience is a plus)
• Strong understanding of VAT, CIT, and related regulations
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software; experience with COINS ERP is highly desirable
• Experience working in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English; Dutch language skills are desirable but not essential
• Demonstrates diplomacy, professionalism, confidentiality, and impartiality
• Strong communicator with the ability to explain financial matters clearly to non‑finance colleagues
• Adaptable and flexible—able to manage shifting priorities and take initiative
• Tech‑savvy, with a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving
• Reliable, self‑motivated, and a team player
• Personally accountable with a high level of ownership over assigned tasks

Languages

• Dutch and/or French: Highly desirable

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to help shape finance operations in a high‑growth, dynamic company
• A collaborative and supportive team environment where innovation and well‑being are valued
• The potential for career progression and role development as the finance team continues to grow
• Exposure to cross‑functional teams and end‑to‑end finance processes
• A culture that values openness, accountability, and continuous learning

Important

As part of our recruitment process, reference checks will be conducted at the job offer stage. By applying for this position, you consent to these checks as a condition of employment.