Junior Accountant

A Japanese trading house is currently recruiting an Accounting Assistant to work in their Amsterdam office.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing accounting and tax support, preparing management accounts, handling audits, tax returns, and managing the accounting system.
The ideal candidate should have a professional accounting qualification, knowledge of Dutch accounting and tax, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities.
Knowledge of/interest in Japanese language/culture would be highly appreciated.

TYPE:
Full-time, initially 1 year contract (There is potential for extension)

WORKING HOURS:

36.25 hours per week (7 hours 15 minutes per day, flexible schedule)
REMOTE WORK:
Hybrid – 2 days per week remote work
SALARY:
Negotiable, depending on experience
START: ASAP

LOCATION:

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Accounting Assistant

Main Responsibilities:

● Provide accounting and tax support for new and continuing Dutch special purpose companies

● Prepare and review monthly/quarterly management accounts

● Prepare quarterly reporting consolidation packs

● Liaise, plan and prepare for annual audit, including preparation of draft financial statements

● Liaise with Dutch tax authorities, tax advisors, and subsidiaries for corporation tax returns

● Prepare/review Dutch VAT returns

● Prepare/review payment instructions to banks

● Arrange liquidation/striking-off process

● Administrate and manage SAP/Exact accounting system
● (If possible) Translate internal documentation from Japanese to English

● Deal with ad hoc issues and projects

Accounting Assistant Ideal Candidate:

● Professional accounting qualification with post qualification practical experience

● Knowledge of Dutch/IFRS accounting and Dutch corporation tax

● Strong Excel and Power Point skills

● Excellent reporting and analysing skills

● Excellent communication skills at all levels

● Ability to work under pressure and cope with tight deadlines

● Ability to multi-task and prioritize

● Ability to communicate in English and Dutch both in writing and verbally

● Knowledge of SAP/Exact accounting system

● Working knowledge of international accounting rules

● Knowledge of US GAAP

● Good understanding of general internal control

● Knowledge of/interest in Japanese language/culture

** All applicants for the Accounting Assistant must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

* We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.