Accounting Specialist – Accounts Receivable & Payable

Accounting Specialist – Accounts Receivable & Payable

We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our finance team and support the transition of a retiring colleague. This role combines accounts receivable and accounts payable responsibilities with a strong customer-facing element. You will manage day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to the optimization and improvement of our accounting processes. Your work will span monthly and yearly closing cycles, VAT return preparation, and comprehensive financial reporting.

You will work with our current Navision system while preparing for a future transition to SAP, and you will be expected to deliver autonomous financial reporting with the ability to translate content into English as needed, including reporting for our German operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions with accuracy and timeliness
• Perform monthly and yearly financial closing procedures, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and reconciled
• Prepare and file VAT returns in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheets, demonstrating thorough understanding of balance sheet components and structure
• Support customer relationship management through accurate and responsive customer bookkeeping
• Generate comprehensive financial reports with a focus on customer-oriented reporting elements
• Conduct independent financial reporting for German operations, translating and adapting content as required
• Identify and implement process optimization and improvement initiatives within the accounting function
• Operate the Navision accounting system with proficiency and prepare for SAP system migration
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial information

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who bring a minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, combined with practical experience in accounts receivable and accounts payable operations. You should be a proactive professional with a genuine commitment to process improvement and optimization. The ideal candidate demonstrates stability and reliability, understands financial statements deeply, and approaches accounting work with both precision and initiative.

You will be someone who knows what you are doing—not just executing tasks, but understanding the "why" behind each process and contributing meaningfully to the team's success.

Experience & Expertise Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent professional qualification
• Proven experience in accounts receivable and/or accounts payable functions
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and reconcile balance sheets
• Proficiency with accounting systems, particularly Navision; exposure to SAP is a plus
• Experience with VAT return preparation and monthly/yearly financial closing procedures
• Capability to produce independent financial reports and adapt reporting for different operational contexts
• Experience managing customer-related accounting and bookkeeping tasks
• Ability to identify and drive process optimization and improvement initiatives

Qualities & Work Approach

• Native Dutch speaker with strong proficiency in French
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative to improve processes and outcomes
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support customer relationships through responsive and professional bookkeeping
• Reliable and stable professional who can be trusted with continuity and long-term responsibilities
• Autonomous and self-directed, capable of working independently on reporting and analysis tasks
• Adaptable and ready to support system transitions and evolving operational requirements