Financial Controller (part time)

WYSE Travel Confederation; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 58,500 - 71,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual holiday

Flexible working arrangements

Company laptop provided

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization based in the Netherlands is seeking a Part-Time Financial Controller. This role involves overseeing the finance function with flexible hours. Key responsibilities include monthly management accounts preparation, bookkeeping oversight, and VAT compliance. Candidates should be fluent in Dutch and English, with strong knowledge of Dutch accounting standards. The position offers a pro-rated salary around €65,000 along with benefits such as hybrid working arrangements and 25 days of annual holiday.

Qualifications

• Experience with international VAT and event-related VAT rules is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in a financial controller or senior bookkeeper role is essential.
• Familiarity with Dutch HR and employment law is an added benefit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the bookkeeping function to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Review and complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasts.

Skills

Fluent in Dutch and English

Strong working knowledge of Dutch accounting standards

Experience with international VAT

Comfortable working independently

Education

Suitable accountancy or bookkeeping qualifications

Relevant professional experience

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Part-Time Financial Controller (16–20 hours per week)

Location: Work from Home (WFH), Netherlands

Contract: Employee or ZZP’er (by agreement)

We are seeking an experienced Part-Time Financial Controller to oversee and further strengthen our finance function. This role is well suited to a qualified finance professional who enjoys working independently in a small, internationally active not-for-profit organisation and who values flexibility alongside responsibility.

About us

We are a Dutch-registered foundation (vereniging) operating as a not-for-profit organisation. From the Netherlands, we organise three international conferences each year, working with venues, suppliers, and stakeholders across multiple countries. Our activities involve cross-border transactions, event-related VAT considerations, and a moderate level of financial complexity. We place strong emphasis on good governance, robust financial controls, and clear, timely financial reporting. The organisation works with an external accounts office and external auditors and values a pragmatic, professional approach to financial management. From details on the company: www.wysetc.org

The role

The Financial Controller reports to the Director General and works closely with the external accounts office, management team, and external advisers. The role does not involve line management but carries responsibility for oversight, review, and control of the finance function. Hours are flexible by arrangement, with a higher workload typically required around month-end reporting periods. The role is Working from Home with occasional in-person meetings in Amsterdam expected.

Key responsibilities

• Oversight of the bookkeeping function, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete postings;
• Review and completion of monthly bank reconciliations;
• Review of intercompany transactions;
• Preparation of monthly management accounts;
• Production of cashflow forecasts and operating forecasts;
• Financial analysis and reporting to management;
• Responsibility for VAT compliance and filings in the Netherlands and, where applicable, cross-border EU transactions;
• Preparation of VAT registrations for each conference destination and filing of VAT returns as part of the conference accounting function;
• Liaison with external auditors in relation to the preparation of annual accounts;
• Oversight of payroll runs, payment authorisations, and financial controls;
• Ensuring compliance with Dutch financial and tax legislation;
• Supporting and, where appropriate, improving financial processes, reporting, and forecasting tools;

Skills and experience

• Based in the Netherlands;
• Fluent in Dutch and English, spoken and written;
• Strong working knowledge of Dutch accounting standards, financial legislation, and tax requirements;
• Experience with international VAT and event-related VAT rules is highly desirable;
• Familiarity with Dutch HR and employment law is an added benefit;
• Experience working with accounting systems such as Sage, Access, or Xero or similar;
• Proven experience in a financial controller, senior bookkeeper, or comparable role;
• Comfortable working independently and exercising sound professional judgement;
• Able to communicate clearly with non-financial colleagues and external advisers;

Qualifications

• Suitable accountancy or bookkeeping qualifications are essential;
• Relevant professional experience in a comparable finance role;

Working arrangement and benefits

• 16–20 hours per week, by mutual arrangement;
• Employment possible as either a direct employee or an independent contractor (ZZP’er);
• Salary or ZZP rate commensurate with experience but in the region of €65,000 pro rated;
• 25 days annual holiday, pro rata for part-time employment;
• Fietsplan;
• Company computer or laptop and required software provided;
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements;