Finance Assistant

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek seeks an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to support our Finance team in Amsterdam. You will gain hands-on experience in accounting, financial administration and business operations while contributing to improvement initiatives and finance transformation projects.

You will work on supplier/client invoices, bank transactions, reconciliations, and monthly/annual reporting. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field and strong Excel skills are expected, with

Qualifications

• You are currently pursuing, or have recently completed, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• You enjoy working with numbers, take ownership of your work and are eager to learn.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent attention to detail are essential.
• Good Excel skills; experience with Power BI or other analytical tools is a plus.
• Availability of at least two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier and client invoices.
• Supporting accounts payable and/or accounts receivable activities.
• Processing bank transactions and assisting with payment runs.
• Performing account reconciliations and administrative checks.
• Maintaining financial records and supporting bookkeeping activities.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end activities.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent attention to detail

Proactive and hands-on mindset

Independent work with processes

Strong English communication

Curiosity and interest in technology

Good Excel skills

Willingness to commit to at least two

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

De Brauw is a leading Dutch law firm with a strong international practice. We support our clients wherever it matters most, whether that is in Amsterdam or on the other side of the world. Our lawyers, civil-law notaries and tax advisers provide the highest quality of advice on complex, often cross-border legal matters.

For over 150 years, we have combined legal depth with strategic insight and a commitment to society. Innovation, substance and development are central to everything we do — in our services and in our people. That is why we are always looking for new talent.

What drives us? The ambition to think ahead and grow together. We are one team, with room for different perspectives and for everyone's contribution. That is why we continue to invest in development: in our people, our organisation and our profession.

Job Description

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to support our Finance team. In this role, you will help ensure the smooth operation of our financial processes while gaining hands-on experience in accounting, financial administration and business operations.

Alongside day-to-day finance activities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to improvement initiatives, reporting activities and finance transformation projects, providing valuable exposure to various aspects of a modern finance function.

What will you do?

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier and client invoices;
• Supporting accounts payable and/or accounts receivable activities;
• Processing bank transactions and assisting with payment runs;
• Performing account reconciliations and administrative checks;
• Maintaining financial records and supporting bookkeeping activities;
• Assisting with month-end and year-end activities.

Depending on your interests and development, you may also contribute to:

• Finance transformation and process improvement initiatives;
• Optimisation of finance systems, tools and reporting processes;
• Financial reporting and analysis;
• Budgeting and forecasting activities;
• Statutory reporting processes;
• External audit.

Who are you?

You are currently pursuing, or have recently completed, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.

More importantly, you are someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes ownership of your work and is eager to learn.

You also bring:

• Basic knowledge of accounting and financial administration;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy;
• A proactive and hands-on mindset;
• The ability to work independently while following agreed processes and instructions;
• Curiosity and an interest in technology and process improvement;
• Good Excel skills; experience with Power BI or other analytical tools is a plus;
• Strong communication skills in English; Dutch is considered an advantage;
• Availability of at least two days per week.

What do we offer?

At De Brauw, you will work in a stimulating and internationally oriented environment where professional services, innovation and technology come together.

• A unique opportunity to gain experience within the finance function of a leading international law firm;
• Exposure to accounting, financial reporting, business analysis and transformation initiatives;
• The chance to work alongside experienced finance professionals and business partners;
• A collaborative and supportive team environment;
• Flexible working arrangements that can be combined with your studies;
• Valuable practical experience that will accelerate your professional development.