A growing Japanese machinery company in the Netherlands is currently recruiting a Finance & Accounting Assistant for their office in Almere.
You will be responsible for processing financial The ideal candidate should have at minimum 3 years’ work experience in a similar finance position, and fluency in Dutch and English.
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• Eligible applicants:
- (〇) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner
- (✕) NOT eligible: Student visa, Working holiday, Requiring visa sponsorship
• Work type: Office-based
• Visa support: No
• Benefits: 5% fixed bonus, Performance-based bonus, Pension scheme contribution, Commuting costs, Possibilities for personal development, Trainings and courses
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TYPE: 1 year contract, potential to be Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:30 from Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
SALARY: €2,800-€3,600 START: ASAP
LOCATION: Almere, the Netherlands (Lelystad from summer 2025)
Finance & Accounting Assistant Responsibilities:
• Processing financial • Accounts payable support
• To proactively register, screen, and monitor accounting details in the systems
• Process documents and information in a timely manner to relevant stakeholders
• To provide administrative accounting support to the Group Manager Finance, Accounting, and IT
• To ensure that all the necessary invoices are completed, processed, and issued at month end for the financial month end closure
• To coordinate & communicate proactively with the team members and external stake holders regarding day-to-day operational activities
• Supporting with collating and the preparation of documentation necessary for issuing of credit notes / cash backs and letters of credit
Skill requirements for the Finance & Accounting Assistant are:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• At least a completed education MBO+ / MEAO (finance & accounting) at a working and thinking level
• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in preferably a similar finance position
• Actual sales invoicing experience in an international setting is a plus
• ERP and Excel at proficiency level
SKILLS REQUIRED
• Accounting Skills: ability to correctly register transactions in SAP
• Strong & Effective Communication Skills
• Time Management & Organizational Skills
• Pro-Active Mindset
• Proficiency with computer tools: MS Office, working knowledge of SAP (or other ERP system), Excel (a must) and Power BI (nice to have)
• Language: fluent in Dutch and English
** All applicants for the Finance & Accounting Assistant must have the right to work in the Netherlands as the Company is NOT able to offer visa support.
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