Junior Financial Controller: Global Close & AP/AR Expert

Publicis Groupe NL; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + benefits

Dog-friendly office

Terrace and in-house bar

Work Your World Program

Healthy lunches and drinks

Job summary

Publicis Groupe NL in Amsterdam is seeking a Junior Financial Controller to join the Finance team and manage day-to-day financial transactions and accounting records. The role emphasizes accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, reconciliations and general ledger close up to Trial Balance for NL Group Finance.

The successful candidate will work with the Finance Manager/Director and contribute to ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records, in a structured month-end close

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in an accounting, finance or financial control environment.
• Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and month-end accounting.
• Experience preparing or supporting VAT returns.
• Experience with payroll accounting and journals would be an advantage.
• Experience taking accounts through to Trial Balance is preferred.
• Experience working within a structured month-end close process.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Process and maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are correctly coded and allocated.
• Prepare and post month-end and other accounting journals, including accruals, prepayments, provisions and other adjustments.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Support the preparation and completion of the monthly financial close.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day processing and maintenance of the Accounts Payable ledger.
• Monitor the AP ledger and ensure aged items are followed up and resolved.
• Support the preparation and processing of supplier payment runs.
• Manage the day-to-day processing and maintenance of the Accounts Receivable ledger.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and support the Finance Manager / Finance Director with credit control and collection activities.
• Process daily bank transactions and maintain accurate bank records.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of Dutch VAT returns, ensuring transactions are correctly treated and supporting documentation is maintained.
• Process or support the accounting entries relating to payroll, including payroll journals and associated balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll-related accounts are reconciled and discrepancies investigated promptly.
• Support the monthly financial close process and ensure all relevant transactions are processed within the required timetable.
• Prepare and provide the required financial information and supporting schedules for submission to NL Group Finance.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Bank Reconciliations

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel

Education

MBO/HBO Finance, Finance & Control

Tools

Exact online

Job description

Publicis Groupe NL in Amsterdam is seeking a Junior Financial Controller to join the Finance team and manage day-to-day financial transactions and accounting records. The role emphasizes accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, reconciliations and general ledger close up to Trial Balance for NL Group Finance.

The successful candidate will work with the Finance Manager/Director and contribute to ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records, in a structured month-end close