Senior Accountant/ financial account manager

Lexius Search; Amsterdam; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant/Financial Account Manager to join their dynamic team in Amsterdam. This role involves managing statutory bookkeeping and tax compliance for diverse clients, ensuring a personal approach and high involvement. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in financial services, with strong organizational skills and proficiency in both English and Dutch. This position offers opportunities for personal growth and a collaborative work environment, making it a perfect fit for those looking to make a significant impact in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial services, preferably with a trust office.
• Excellent command of English and Dutch, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping, accounting, and tax compliance for clients.
• Assist in audits and handle client acceptance for new clients.

Skills

Financial Services Experience

Knowledge of IFRS

Organizational Skills

Stress Resistance

Team Player

English Proficiency

Dutch Proficiency

Job description

For our client, an international boutique trust company in Amsterdam, we are looking for a Senior Accountant/Financial Account Manager.
Our client is a highly regarded provider of trust and corporate services for private clients, entrepreneurs, and family-owned businesses.
Our client operates as an international trust boutique with offices in key locations worldwide.

Tasks

You will work in an international and dynamic environment for both corporate and private clients. The companies we manage are mainly Dutch, but some are also located in other jurisdictions. Besides corporate structures, we also manage and handle estate planning structures.

As a Senior Financial Account Manager, you will be handling and managing statutory bookkeeping, accounting, and tax compliance, as well as assisting in audits for various client companies. You will also be involved in transactions, changes, setup and restructuring, working closely with the legal account manager.

An important task of every member of the team is to understand the business of our clients and its full scope. Our clients appreciate a personal approach, high involvement, and dedication. Furthermore, you will also be involved in client acceptance for new clients, setting up new structures, and transaction monitoring.

Requirements

Work Experience:
At least 5 years of work experience in financial services and/or the financial sector (preferably with a trust office). Knowledge of IFRS is an asset.

Personal Skills:
We are looking for a stress-resistant team player with a can-do mentality. Someone who has excellent organizational skills, an international mindset, and a hands-on approach. The ideal candidate is accurate, flexible, and responsible with a demonstrated ability to adapt positively to change. The candidate should have an excellent command of English and Dutch languages, both written and spoken.

Benefits

You will work in the office (Amsterdam, The Netherlands) for a minimum of 3 days/week. Working from home is possible for 1 or 2 days/week. Own initiative and personal growth within the firm are highly appreciated.

Perks:
We believe in adding value by providing a top-quality service with a personal approach and fair pricing. Furthermore, we offer attractive conditions to our employees.

Interested?
If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your curriculum vitae in Word format in English (cover letter not required, just a short motivation of 1 paragraph regarding your interest in the position) along with your salary expectation, times for interview availability, and notice period/availability. For more information about Lexius Search, please visit or email Brigitte Welters.

Location: Amsterdam