Finance Associate

JEK recruitment B.V.; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

Growth opportunities

Job summary

JEK recruitment B.V. is seeking a junior Finance and Accounting professional for an innovative start-up in the events industry. You will support the Finance Manager to keep financial processes running smoothly, ensure accurate reporting, and assist with strategic financial planning.

The role offers growth within a fast-growing, international environment and exposure to a dynamic finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor HBO in Finance/Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in finance or accounting is a plus.
• Strong MS 365 and Exact Online skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication skills and a proactive team player.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable and receivable; ensuring timely payments and accurate recording.
• Reconciling bank statements and credit card summaries.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial reports, including balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and cash flow statements.
• Managing and keeping financial databases and spreadsheets up to date.
• Assisting in the preparation and submission of tax forms and documents.
• Supporting month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Responding to financial queries from management and supporting budget monitoring.
• Carrying out general administrative tasks for the finance department.

Skills

MS 365

Excel

Outlook

Exact Online

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor HBO in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Exact Online

Job description

For our client, an innovative start-up in the events industry, we are looking for a junior Finance and Accounting professional.

The role

As Financial Administrative Associate, you will help build the finance team. In this role, you will work closely with the Finance Manager and play a key role in keeping financial processes running smoothly, ensuring accurate reporting, and contributing to strategic financial planning. This position offers a great opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, international company.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable and receivable; ensuring timely payments and accurate recording.
• Reconciling bank statements and credit card summaries.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial reports, including balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and cash flow statements.
• Managing and keeping financial databases and spreadsheets up to date.
• Assisting in the preparation and submission of tax forms and documents.
• Supporting month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Responding to financial queries from management and supporting budget monitoring.
• Carrying out general administrative tasks for the finance department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Prior experience in a finance or accounting role is a plus.
• Strong skills in Microsoft 365 (particularly Excel and Outlook) and Exact Online.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in data processing.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication skills and a proactive team player.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles is a plus.
• Discretion and care when handling confidential financial information.
• Languages: Dutch (conversational) and English (fluent)

What is in it for you

• 25 vacation days per year (in accordance with company policy)
• Room to grow: whether it's a new course, workshop, or retreat — you choose what helps you develop.
• Every day brings opportunities to grow: seize them and take the lead.
• A young, motivated, driven, and super friendly team.