Senior GL Accountant — IFRS, Process Improvement

Avantium; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantium is a pioneer in renewable and sustainable chemistry, offering a compact, fast-moving Finance environment. The GL Accountant will own core GL activities, support month-end and year-end closes, and contribute to IFRS reporting and audits.

The role emphasizes process improvement, stakeholder collaboration and leveraging data tools to simplify Finance. You will connect Finance with the business, drive practical solutions, and operate in a company that values curiosity, hands-on learning and

Qualifications

• Solid accounting background with strong IFRS knowledge.
• Experience in general ledger activities and financial reporting.
• Exposure to audit processes from Big 4 or advisory firms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve key general ledger accounting activities.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes.
• Contribute to IFRS-based reporting and external audit preparation.
• Bring structure to processes, reconciliations and reporting routines.
• Use systems and smart tools to streamline Finance workflows.

Skills

General ledger accounting

IFRS reporting

Big 4/audit experience

Business Central

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

AI tools interest

Tools

Business Central

Job description

Avantium is a pioneer in renewable and sustainable chemistry, offering a compact, fast-moving Finance environment. The GL Accountant will own core GL activities, support month-end and year-end closes, and contribute to IFRS reporting and audits.

The role emphasizes process improvement, stakeholder collaboration and leveraging data tools to simplify Finance. You will connect Finance with the business, drive practical solutions, and operate in a company that values curiosity, hands-on learning and