GL Accountant

Avantium; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantium is a pioneer in renewable and sustainable chemistry. As a GL Accountant, you join a compact Finance team, working close to the numbers and the people who behind them, strengthening the financial foundation and translating complexity into clear output.

You bring 5–8 years in general ledger, IFRS expertise, Big 8 audit experience, familiarity with Business Central and a keen interest in AI tools to streamline processes.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in general ledger accounting.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Background in Big 8 audit or advisory is a strong advantage.
• Affinity with, or experience in, Business Central.
• Interest in AI tools to improve Finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve key general ledger accounting activities.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes.
• Contribute to IFRS-based reporting and external audit preparation.
• Bring structure to processes, reconciliations and reporting routines.
• Use systems, data and smart tools to make Finance simpler and stronger.

Skills

General ledger

IFRS knowledge

Audit/advisory

Stakeholder communication

AI in Finance

Tools

Business Central

Job description

Ready to bring structure, curiosity and fresh thinking to a Finance team where your impact is visible from day one?

Avantium is a pioneer in the emerging industry of renewable and sustainable chemistry. We seek to take part in the opportunities of the transition towards a circular economy, with the goal of creating value for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Avantium’s mission is to aid the transition to a fossil-free world by developing groundbreaking products on the basis of renewable feedstock instead of fossil resources. Sustainable alternatives for fossil-based chemicals and materials include plastic bottles for drinks, films for food packaging and electronics, fibers for textiles and even material used in toys.

Our Finance department is not a standard Finance department. Avantium is a unique environment: small enough to make a real impact, ambitious enough to be listed, and dynamic enough to make sure no day is the same. We are always moving, building and improving. That means there is room to learn from what is already in place, bring more structure where it adds value, and help us take the next step in how Finance supports the business.

Responsibility

As GL Accountant, you are part of a compact Finance team with broad exposure to the business. You work close to the numbers, but also close to the people behind them. You help keep our financial foundation strong, improve the way we work, and translate complexity into clear, reliable output.

This includes;

• Own and improve key general ledger accounting activities,
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes,
• Contribute to IFRS-based reporting and external audit preparation,
• Bring structure to processes, reconciliations and reporting routines,
• Use systems, data and smart tools to make Finance simpler and stronger.

What do you bring?

You bring a solid accounting background and the curiosity to understand a business that is anything but standard. You enjoy getting the basics right, but you are also energized by improvement: making processes clearer, connecting with stakeholders and finding practical solutions in a fast-moving environment.

You also have;

• 5–8 years of experience in general ledger accounting,
• Strong IFRS knowledge and experience with financial reporting,
• A background in Big 8 audit or advisory is a strong advantage,
• Affinity with, or experience in, Business Central,
• Interest in A.I. tools and applications that can improve Finance processes.

You will be successful in this position if you are a natural bridge-builder: someone who connects Finance with the business, asks the right questions and brings people along. You are self-starting, pragmatic and creative in solving problems. You do not need a fully corporate machine around you to get things done; you know how to navigate a growing organization where not everything is predefined, and you enjoy building on what is there.

What do we offer?

As we are a small company, we also offer you a unique chance to learn a lot about many fields, science, business and management, leading people and operations, market strategies, quality and last but not least safety. Learning paths can be steep and we do not offer you predefined career paths and development tracks. You are in the lead of your career, what you bring to the table will be noticed and taking initiative is rewarded and recognized. We have an informal culture, a flat organization and we recognize and celebrate the many cultures that we represent. And on top of that we offer good primary and secondary benefits.