Financial Accountant

Michael Page International (Netherlands); Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Broad financial accounting role

Ownership of financial administration

Opportunities to develop in Accounting

Job summary

Michael Page International (Netherlands) in Amsterdam seeks a Finance Administrator to take ownership of daily financial administration, including AP/AR and payment processing. You will collaborate with multiple business areas in an international environment and maintain data integrity across systems.

The role requires at least 2 years in finance, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems; proficiency in English is essential, Dutch a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in finance, accounting or financial administration.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (Exact Online is a plus).
• Highly accurate, organised and detail-oriented; proactive and solution-focused.
• Fluent English; Dutch is a plus; based in Amsterdam area.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier invoices are recorded and processed accurately.
• Manage and review daily incoming and outgoing payment flows.
• Reconcile bank transactions and accounts; maintain AP/AR records.
• Monitor payment terms and identify overdue receivables; escalate when needed.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners on invoices and payments.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Adaptability

Fluent English

Education

HBO-level education in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Exact Online

ERP systems

Job description

• Build broad accounting experience within an international organization.
• Take ownership of financial administration, payments and reconciliations.

About Our Client

Our client is an international organization within Retail with a dynamic Finance environment in Amsterdam. You will take on a broad role across the day-to-day financial administration while working closely with different areas of the business. This environment suits someone who works accurately, enjoys responsibility and wants to continue developing within Finance.

Job Description

• Ensure supplier invoices are accurately recorded and processed
• Manage and review daily incoming and outgoing payment flows
• Reconcile bank transactions, financial accounts and outstanding balances
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable and accounts receivable records
• Monitor payment terms and identify overdue receivables
• Coordinate further collection steps when outstanding invoices require escalation
• Allocate and match incoming payments to the correct transactions
• Maintain and review ageing reports to ensure outstanding balances remain accurate
• Coordinate with internal teams regarding invoices, payments and outstanding items
• Work with external partners involved in receivables and payment processes
• Ensure financial transactions are processed correctly and on time across the relevant systems
• Maintain the accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial data

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum HBO-level education or equivalent, preferably in Finance, Accounting or Business Economics
• At least 2 years of relevant experience within Finance, Accounting or financial administration
• Experience across accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems; Exact Online is a plus
• Highly accurate, organised and attentive to detail
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach
• Comfortable working within a dynamic and international environment
• Fluent English; Dutch is a plus
• Based in Amsterdam or the surrounding area

What's on Offer

• Salary depending on knowledge and experience
• Broad and hands-on Financial Accounting position
• Significant ownership of the financial administration
• Collaboration with different departments across the organization
• Opportunity to build broad operational Finance experience
• Room to develop further within Accounting and Finance
• Fun and exciting environment in the company