Global Financial Accountant: SAP, SOX & VAT

uniQure; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

uniQure seeks a Financial Accountant to join the Amsterdam-based Accounting Team. You will handle monthly journals in SAP, reconcile ledgers, and prepare P&L and balance sheet analyses. Collaboration with the Senior Director Global Accounting and local Finance Manager is essential to ensure accurate, timely close and compliance.

The role emphasizes accounting for global entities, VAT in the Netherlands, and audit support in a dynamic, high-stakes environment at our Amsterdam HQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Economics.
• 3–5 years of related experience in an international company.
• Excellent communication skills and business partnering abilities.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with process automation using AI (RPA/Bots) is a plus; ability to create SAP rules.
• Ability to perform accurate work in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to prioritize and be a self-starter.
• Experience in diverse, international environments.
• Excellent knowledge of English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Enter monthly accounting journals in SAP and reconcile ledgers.
• Review AP postings in SAP and assist in GRIR checks.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and P&L with SOX compliance.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments, loan and leases schedules.
• Monthly FX rate reviews in SAP.
• Maintain fixed assets register and depreciation.
• Create VAT reports and file VAT returns for NL codes.
• Assist in external/internal audit preparations and inquiries.
• Participate in cross-functional process improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Business partnering

Excel

Detail-oriented

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Economics

Tools

SAP4HANA

Excel

Job description

uniQure seeks a Financial Accountant to join the Amsterdam-based Accounting Team. You will handle monthly journals in SAP, reconcile ledgers, and prepare P&L and balance sheet analyses. Collaboration with the Senior Director Global Accounting and local Finance Manager is essential to ensure accurate, timely close and compliance.

The role emphasizes accounting for global entities, VAT in the Netherlands, and audit support in a dynamic, high-stakes environment at our Amsterdam HQ.