Finance Operations Administrator

Brewer Morris; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris is seeking an Administrative Operations Specialist to support the Amsterdam site, delivering accurate financial, payroll, and HR administration. You will work closely with local management and international stakeholders to keep operations compliant and efficient.

The role requires a minimum of three years in a related administrative/finance function, a Bachelor’s degree, and fluency in Dutch and English. German is a plus in our international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in administrative, finance, payroll, or HR support roles.
• Experience in international or logistics-focused organisations is advantageous.
• Fluent Dutch and English; German would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end financial, payroll, HR administration, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate monthly payroll data and review outputs.
• Maintain financial records and assist with month-end/year-end close and VAT/Tax activities.
• Support HR administration: recruitment, onboarding, time and attendance, and employee documentation.
• Liaise with external payroll/HR advisors, auditors, and service providers.

Skills

Dutch (Fluent)

English (Fluent)

German (Nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Benefits

A growing international automotive logistics business is seeking an Administrative Operations Specialist to support the launch and ongoing operations of its newest site in Amsterdam. This is a broad and varied role combining finance, payroll, HR administration, compliance, and operational support within a fast-paced logistics environment.

This opportunity would suit a detail-oriented professional looking to take ownership of a wide range of administrative and financial responsibilities while working closely with both local management and international stakeholders.

The Role

As an Administrative Operations Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the Amsterdam operation through the delivery of accurate financial, payroll, and business administration support.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Administration

• Support the end-to-end invoice process, including verification, processing, and payment preparation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are correctly recorded within internal systems.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Support capital expenditure (CapEx) processes and associated documentation.
• Assist with VAT and corporate income tax compliance activities.
• Coordinate financial information and documentation with external auditors.

HR & Payroll

• Coordinate monthly payroll activities by collecting, validating, and submitting payroll data to external providers.
• Review payroll outputs and update internal systems accordingly.
• Support HR administration including recruitment, onboarding, time and attendance records, and employee documentation.
• Liaise with external payroll and HR advisors to ensure compliant and accurate processes.

Compliance & Reporting

• Support local statutory reporting, tax obligations, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare statistical and management reports.
• Act as a key contact for external advisors, auditors, and service providers.

Business Operations Support

• Assist with reporting requirements for the European headquarters.
• Support general office administration, supplier management, contract administration, and facilities-related activities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in an administrative, finance, payroll, or HR support role.
• Experience working within an international or logistics-focused organisation would be advantageous.
• Fluent Dutch and English language skills, both written and spoken.
• German language skills would be beneficial but are not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a highly organised approach to work.
• A proactive, hands‑on attitude and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.