Financial Accounting Manager

Michael Page; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Modern office in Amsterdam

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Michael Page in Amsterdam is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, manage statutory accounts, and drive transformation of the finance function within a growing Netherlands-based organisation.

You will lead a finance team, ensure Dutch GAAP compliance and external audits, and collaborate with tax advisers and stakeholders to improve reporting quality and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in financial accounting, audit, or financial control roles.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Manage statutory accounts preparation and coordinate external audits.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch GAAP, tax regulations, and internal control requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of financial accounting professionals.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to improve finance processes and reporting quality.
• Coordinate with tax advisers, auditors, and external regulatory bodies.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including automation and process standardisation.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Dutch & English

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Drive accounting accuracy and process improvemnet
• Leading an operational finance team

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and growing organisation operating across multiple locations in the Netherlands. With a strong focus on operational excellence and sound financial governance, the company is investing further in its finance function to support continued growth, regulatory compliance, and process optimisation. Due to ongoing development within the finance team, they are looking to appoint a Financial Accounting Manager based in Amsterdam.

Job Description

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Manage statutory accounts preparation and coordinate external audits.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch GAAP, tax regulations, and internal control requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of financial accounting professionals.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to improve finance processes and reporting quality.
• Coordinate with tax advisers, auditors, and external regulatory bodies.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including automation and process standardisation.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience within financial accounting, audit, or financial control roles.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
• Fluent Dutch and professional-level English communication skills.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong analytical capabilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems and finance process improvement projects is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Exposure to senior stakeholders and decision-makers across the business.
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and finance transformation initiatives.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Modern office location in Amsterdam with flexible working arrangements.