Junior Financial Client Accountant

Hawksford; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksford in Amsterdam seeks a bookkeeping assistant to develop practical experience across bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting and audit support for client entities. You will maintain records, process invoices and bank transactions, and assist with month-end and VAT returns.

You will work with Managers and colleagues in Corporate Services, following procedures and deadlines while protecting client confidentiality. English fluency and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Good written and spoken English.
• A professional qualification, or currently studying towards a qualification, in accounting, finance or a related subject.
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
• A structured and organised approach to work.
• The ability to follow procedures and meet agreed deadlines.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and take feedback on board.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Dutch accounting or tax requirements is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records for client entities.
• Process invoices, bank transactions and journal entries.
• Maintain general ledgers and supporting accounting schedules.
• Complete bank, balance-sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Support the preparation of periodic management information and annual accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of VAT returns and other financial or tax-related filings.
• Ensure supporting documents are complete, accurate and appropriately retained.
• Maintain clear and complete accounting files and audit trails.
• Work with colleagues to obtain the information needed to complete client work.
• Support responses to straightforward client and adviser queries.
• Work collaboratively with Managers and other members of Corporate Services.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation when required.
• Escalate missing information, errors, unusual transactions or potential delays promptly.
• Complete work in line with company procedures, accounting standards and agreed deadlines.
• Protect the confidentiality of client and financial information.
• Support the maintenance of process notes and client-specific accounting instructions.
• Contribute positively to the wider team and undertake reasonable additional duties when required.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Structured approach to work

Deadline orientation

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification (or studying)

Tools

Exact Online

Job description

Working alongside an experienced team, you will develop practical experience across bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting, annual accounts, VAT returns and audit support. You will have great opportunity to learn and grow along the way.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records for client entities.
• Process invoices, bank transactions and journal entries.
• Maintain general ledgers and supporting accounting schedules.
• Complete bank, balance-sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Support the preparation of periodic management information and annual accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of VAT returns and other financial or tax-related filings.
• Ensure supporting documents are complete, accurate and appropriately retained.
• Maintain clear and complete accounting files and audit trails.
• Work with colleagues to obtain the information needed to complete client work.
• Support responses to straightforward client and adviser queries.
• Work collaboratively with Managers and other members of Corporate Services.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation when required.
• Escalate missing information, errors, unusual transactions or potential delays promptly.
• Complete work in line with company procedures, accounting standards and agreed deadlines.
• Protect the confidentiality of client and financial information.
• Support the maintenance of process notes and client-specific accounting instructions.
• Contribute positively to the wider team and undertake reasonable additional duties when required.

What we are looking for:

• Good written and spoken English.
• A professional qualification, or currently studying towards a qualification, in accounting, finance or a related subject.
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
• A structured and organised approach to work.
• The ability to follow procedures and meet agreed deadlines.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and take feedback on board.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.

While not essential, the following skills and experience would be advantageous:

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounting or financial administration.
• Experience working within a professional services or corporate services environment.
• Knowledge of Dutch accounting or tax requirements.
• A good understanding of Dutch.
• Experience using Exact Online or a similar accounting system.