Accounts Payable Accountant

Fastned; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing sustainable energy company in the Netherlands is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to manage accounting tasks across various entities. You will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy of financial records and participate in month-end activities. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of relevant experience and is fluent in English and Dutch. Opportunities for both full-time and part-time work are available, with flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Stock option plan

Attractive pension plan

Training and development budget

29 holidays and 2 mission days

Access to electric vehicle fleet

Daily lunches and snacks

Flexible working hours

Coaching support for parents

Women's health support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in accounts payable.
• Fluency in both English and Dutch.
• High adaptability to new environments and procedural changes.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately and timely.
• Liaise with departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor master data accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Education

Training in accounting or a related field

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)

Job description

Overview

Join a fast-growing, listed company with a purpose At Fastned you will actively contribute to combating climate change by accelerating the transition to sustainable mobility. Fastned owns and operates a network of over 300 large fast charging stations across Europe, allowing electric vehicle drivers to charge their car with 100% green energy in just 15 minutes. Fastned currently operates in nine countries (offices in Germany, the Netherlands, France, the UK, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Denmark).

Role

As an Accounts Payable Accountant, you will be responsible for a variety of accounting and bookkeeping tasks for several entities. With your experience and knowledge of processes and accounting systems, you are a great asset to our team.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices (PO and non PO) in an accurate and timely manner;
• Liaise with internal departments (e.g., Construction Management, Operations, IT) or suppliers to resolve discrepancies;
• Process daily bank statements and perform monthly reviews of the accounts payable aging report;
• Maintain the accuracy of vendor master data;
• Assist in maintaining organized financial records, including sales invoices and accounts receivable documentation;
• Actively participate in process improvement projects and system implementations;
• Support the accounting team with month-end closing activities, VAT return preparation, and documentation for the annual audit;
• Perform other ad-hoc financial tasks as assigned.

Working at Fastned

At Fastned, you'll be working in a fast-growing European company listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, where people roll up their sleeves and seize opportunities wherever they come. Both full and part-time work is available in this position and we offer flexible working hours. As part of your onboarding, you will participate in a series of exciting workshops where you will learn all about electric mobility and fast charging infrastructure. You will work closely with our teams in other European locations and have the unique opportunity to learn all about this exciting industry where you will have an impact on shaping the mobility of the future!

Job requirements

You are someone who takes the initiative and takes responsibility for the tasks assigned to you. A keen eye for detail and critical thinking will help you keep our financial records up to date and accurate. You should also meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of 1 year experience in accounts payable;
• Successfully completed training in accounting or a related field;
• Fluency in both English and Dutch;
• Experience in ERP systems (experience with NetSuite is a strong plus);
• High adaptability to new environments and procedural changes;
• A proactive and collaborative team member with strong problem-solving skills;
• Excellent multitasking and stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits

• Stock option plan - we believe in shared value creation.
• Attractive Pension plan (fully covered by Fastned).
• A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities.
• 29 holidays. Additionally, we give you 2 'Mission Days' you can use to contribute to Fastned's mission or to support a cause that is important to you.
• You get access to our fully electric vehicle fleet (all charging expenses covered).
• Daily lunches, snacks & drinks are provided at our office locations.
• Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organise an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees.
• Other perks include flexible working hours, full travel compensation and the working gear of your choice.
• Going the extra mile for parents: We provide you with personalised coaching support before, during and after parental leave. Facilitated by Foundree
• Understanding women's health is beneficial for all of us, fostering empathy, improving communication, creating a more inclusive workplace. That's why we teamed up with Flouria, providing you with quick access to a broad range of women's health professionals.

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Interested? Apply today!
We would love to have a conversation with you! Apply now, send us your CV and explain in your cover letter why you're excited about joining our mission for freedom in sustainable transportation.

Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.