Junior Financial Controller — Global Ledger & Monthly Close

Publicis Groupe; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly office

Terrace and bar on site

Tasty lunches

Work Your World Program

Bike plan

ClassPass discounts

Training and development options

Job summary

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V. in Amsterdam is seeking a Junior Financial Controller to join the Finance team.

You will ensure the accurate processing of day-to-day financial transactions, with a strong focus on AP, AR, banking, reconciliations and GL accounting up to month-end close for NL reporting. You will work with the Finance Manager to keep audit-ready records and support VAT, payroll journals and NL group reporting.

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.
• Relevant accounting/finance qualification such as MBO/HBO Finance, Finance & Control, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in an international or multi-company environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and post month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Process Accounts Payable ledger and supplier payments.
• Manage Accounts Receivable ledger and credit control activities.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Assist with Dutch VAT returns and payroll-related journals.
• Support monthly close and NL Group Finance reporting.
• Ensure documentation and controls are in place for audit readiness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Numerical ability

Communication

Independent working

Deadline-driven

English fluency

Education

MBO/HBO Finance or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Exact Online

Job description

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V. in Amsterdam is seeking a Junior Financial Controller to join the Finance team.

You will ensure the accurate processing of day-to-day financial transactions, with a strong focus on AP, AR, banking, reconciliations and GL accounting up to month-end close for NL reporting. You will work with the Finance Manager to keep audit-ready records and support VAT, payroll journals and NL group reporting.