Financial Accountant

AstraZeneca; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month salary

Pension plan

Share plan

Internal training programs

27 vacation days

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Amsterdam is seeking a Financial Accountant to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for the Dutch entity within a global matrix organization.

The role blends operational ownership, audit leadership, and strategic exposure, requiring strong Dutch GAAP/IFRS knowledge and a collaborative mindset. Hybrid work with Amsterdam office usage is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Solid experience in the Dutch market with audit exposure.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch GAAP and IFRS.
• Proven track record in month-end close, financial reporting, and audits.
• Familiarity with Dutch language and local business context is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end and quarter-end close activities; review results and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and coordinate Dutch statutory statements in alignment with Dutch GAAP and IFRS.
• Manage information requests for internal and external audits with deadlines and quality.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and monitor complex accounting areas.
• Provide IFRS and Dutch GAAP reporting guidance and tax support.
• Mentor junior AP staff and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Contribute finance perspective to cell therapy IP projects and other initiatives.

Skills

Dutch GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Audit processes

Dutch language

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Coupa

BlackLine

Job description

Location

Amsterdam

About the role

The Netherlands R&D Finance team at AstraZeneca in Amsterdam is strengthening its capabilities. We are seeking a Financial Accountant to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for our Dutch legal entity. This role offers a blend of operational ownership, audit leadership, and strategic exposure within a complex international matrix organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial reporting: Lead and support month-end and quarter-end close activities; review financial results, investigate variances, and maintain accurate accounting records
• Statutory accounts: Prepare and coordinate Dutch statutory financial statements in accordance with Dutch GAAP, while supporting Group reporting under IFRS
• Audit: Manage information requests and deliverables for internal and external audits, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met — including hands‑on compilation, review, and quarterly submissions (approximately 60–80% of time during peak audit cycles)
• Balance sheet governance: Review balance sheet reconciliations and monitor complex accounting areas, including provisions, leases, pensions, intercompany balances, and non-routine transactions
• Technical accounting: Provide advice on reporting adjustments and the application of IFRS, Dutch GAAP, and AstraZeneca Accounting Principles
• Tax support: Collaborate on Dutch corporate income tax, VAT, WBSO (R&D tax credit), and other local or Group tax deliverables
• Team development: Mentor the Accounts Payable specialist, upskilling her to take on greater responsibility and reducing reliance on any single individual
• Strategic projects: Contribute from a finance perspective to AstraZeneca's cell therapy intellectual property hub, including IP transfers, new project evaluations, and broader business initiatives

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
• Solid experience in the Dutch market, ideally with in-house and external audit exposure
• Strong working knowledge of Dutch GAAP and IFRS
• Proven track record in month‑end close, financial reporting, and audit processes
• Familiarity with Dutch language and local business context strongly preferred
• Professional, collaborative, and open to learning — willing to take initiative and own outcomes
• Comfortable working in an international, cross‑functional environment

Experience with SAP, Coupa, and/or BlackLine is advantageous, though not required.

Working arrangements

• Schedule: Full-time or 4 days per week
• Location: Amsterdam office approximately 3 days per week; remainder remote
• Travel: Within commuting distance to Amsterdam
• Reporting line: Netherlands Financial Controller, with dotted‑line collaboration to UK and Poland‑based colleagues
• We are unable to support any relocation, our ideal candidates is already living in the Netherlands

Why AstraZeneca

This is a role with genuine scope for development. The work cycles between core accounting and broader project involvement, ensuring continued learning and engagement. You will operate within a global pharmaceutical organisation that values accuracy, accountability, and the professional growth of its people.

Benefits

Your Effort Is RewardedAs a Financial Accountant, You Can Expect Much In Return For Your Dedication. In Addition To a Competitive Salary, You Will Enjoy

• An attractive bonus scheme and a 13th-month salary on top of your monthly pay.
• Access to internal training and development programs.
• 27 vacation days, plus additional leave (such as your birthday, Good Friday, and the period between Christmas and New Year’s Eve).
• Flexible and progressive employment benefits allowing you to tailor them to your needs (e.g., a wellness budget and the choice of a holiday calendar based on different religious beliefs).
• A pension plan.
• Share plan: Opportunity to participate in our stock program with contributions from AstraZeneca

Making a difference together with AstraZeneca

Are you driven by innovation in cancer treatment and eager to make a real impact? At AstraZeneca’s Cell Therapy facility in Amsterdam, we are developing next‑generation TCR therapies targeting neoantigens in solid tumors. With a team of approximately 75 scientists, we are advancing shared neoantigen‑targeting treatments to transform patient outcomes.

We recently moved into One Helix, our brand-new, high‑tech research facility in Amsterdam Zuid, located near the Amsterdam UMC. This state‑of‑the‑art space is designed to accelerate breakthroughs in cell therapy. Join our team and help shape the future of cancer treatment.

Contact: [e-mail] or by phone on +31(0)85 - 047 0244.

Date Posted

11-Sept-2026

Closing Date

22-Oct-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry‑leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.