Financial Accountant - Scale-Up Finance & Automation

Ticketswap; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

TicketSwap is seeking a Financial Accountant in Amsterdam to own month-end close, maintain accurate financial statements, and support audits. You will drive process improvements, automate where possible, and collaborate across Finance, FP&A, Product, Engineering and Operations to ensure scalable, compliant financial operations.

The role emphasises ownership, documentation, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach in a fast-growing marketplace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Accounting or related field; professional qualification desirable (CPA/RA/ACCA).
• 3+ years in accounting with hands-on month-end close and financial reporting; experience with Exact Online or similar software is a plus.
• Strong accounting principles and sound judgement with audit exposure.
• Process improvement mindset with concrete examples of improving ways of working.
• Comfort in a fast-moving, international or scaling environment.

Responsibilities

• Own key parts of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes (accruals, intercompany, fixed assets, balance sheet substantiation).
• Ensure the balance sheet and P&L are accurate and well-documented.
• Support statutory reporting and audit processes, including audit responses.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and employee reimbursements, including payment processing and invoice bookings.
• Own the payment run cycle and day-to-day finance ops (cash, liquidity, payroll) and participate in process-improvement projects.
• Handle tax compliance, including VAT filings and regulatory reporting.
• Take ownership of assigned accounting areas and identify risks or inefficiencies.
• Strengthen financial controls and documentation; build scalable processes.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Ownership

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Automation interest

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Accounting or related field

CPA/RA/ACCA or equivalent desirable

Tools

Exact Online or comparable accounting software

Job description

TicketSwap is seeking a Financial Accountant in Amsterdam to own month-end close, maintain accurate financial statements, and support audits. You will drive process improvements, automate where possible, and collaborate across Finance, FP&A, Product, Engineering and Operations to ensure scalable, compliant financial operations.

The role emphasises ownership, documentation, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach in a fast-growing marketplace environment.