Finance accountant - Dutch speaking

Merck Group; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Pension plan

28.5 leave days

Job summary

HUB Organoids is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the finance team in the Netherlands. You will manage day-to-day financial administration, ensure accurate transactions, and support month-end close.

You will work with external stakeholders for reporting and statutory filings, owning AP/AR, VAT, fixed assets, and cashflow forecasting. You will have at least 5 years of accounting experience, strong Dutch GAAP knowledge, and a proactive mindset to improve processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a professional setting.
• In-depth knowledge of Dutch GAAP and ability to prepare financial statements.
• Strong technical accounting skills including AP, AR, fixed assets, inventory, VAT.
• Experience in fast-changing environments with proactive process improvement mindset.
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English (written and verbal).
• Self-directed and adaptable, able to work independently and manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial administration and ensure accuracy of transactions and sub-ledgers.
• Oversee month-end close processes and ensure timely reporting.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable, VAT declarations, and fixed asset management.
• Assist cashflow forecasting and provide reliable data for management reporting.
• Design and improve finance processes to enhance information quality.

Skills

Accounting experience

Dutch GAAP

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Fixed asset management

Inventory control

VAT administration

Process improvement

Bilingual Dutch/English

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Introduction

Are you looking for a key finance role in a fast-growing biotech scale-up? As a Financial Accountant at HUB, you'll build the financial backbone that helps accelerate organoid-based drug discovery and treatment. We are currently seeking a fulltimeFinancial Accountant to join our finance team.

Your role:

Join our finance team and become the financial backbone of a fast-growing biotech scale-up revolutionizing drug discovery. As Financial Accountant, you'll manage day-to-day financial administration, ensuring all transactions, sub-ledgers, and period-end processes are accurate and timely. You'll work closely with the finance team and external stakeholders to provide reliable foundations for management reporting and statutory filings. Based in the Netherlands, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you'll own key responsibilities including accounts payable and receivable, monthly close processes, fixed asset management, VAT declarations, and cashflow forecasting. Beyond routine tasks, you'll have the autonomy to design and improve finance processes that drive faster, better management information. This is a full-time role offering real impact in a collaborative, international environment where your work directly supports cutting-edge organoid-based research.

Who you are:

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a professional setting, with proven expertise in financial transaction recording, reconciliation, and period-end close processes.
• In-depth knowledge of Dutch GAAP and ability to prepare financial statements in compliance with Dutch accounting standards and regulations.
• Strong technical accounting skills including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset management, inventory control, and VAT administration.
• Experience in fast-changing environments with a proactive mindset toward process improvement and change management.
• Meticulous attention to detail combined with strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate financial records.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English (written and verbal).
• Self-directed and adaptable, able to work independently, manage your time efficiently, and handle shifting priorities with flexibility.
• Tax and payroll accounting experience is a plus and will strengthen your application.

What we offer and who we are:

• A friendly and international environment where you'll feel like home.
• Flexible, combining remote work with in-office collaboration
• A competitive salary with attractive benefits, including 28.5 leave days plus national holidays.
• A pension plan with two-thirds of the contribution paid by HUB.

About HUB Organoids

HUB is an open and energetic organisation, where a multi-cultural team is passionate to refine organoid development and foster organoid adoption globally. Our technology brings a 'patient in the lab' by utilizing patient-derived organoids to develop and test drug and other treatment. Experience a stimulating work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on patient-centric research. We're a fast-growing, world leading biotech company in organoid technology and if you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of scientific innovation,

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!