Junior Financial Client Accountant, Corporate

Principal Accountabilities: 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records for client entities.
• Process invoices, bank transactions and journal entries.
• Maintain general ledgers and supporting accounting schedules.
• Complete bank, balance-sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Support the preparation of periodic management information and annual accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of VAT returns and other financial or tax-related filings.
• Ensure supporting documents are complete, accurate and appropriately retained.
• Maintain clear and complete accounting files and audit trails.
• Work with colleagues to obtain the information needed to complete client work.
• Support responses to straightforward client and adviser queries.
• Work collaboratively with Managers and other members of Corporate Services.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation when required.
• Escalate missing information, errors, unusual transactions or potential delays promptly.
• Complete work in line with company procedures, accounting standards and agreed deadlines.
• Protect the confidentiality of client and financial information.
• Support the maintenance of process notes and client-specific accounting instructions.
• Contribute positively to the wider team and undertake reasonable additional duties when required.

What we are looking for:

• Good written and spoken English.
• A professional qualification, or currently studying towards a qualification, in accounting, finance or a related subject.
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
• A structured and organised approach to work.
• The ability to follow procedures and meet agreed deadlines.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and take feedback on board.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.

While not essential, the following skills and experience would be advantageous:

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounting or financial administration.
• Experience working within a professional services or corporate services environment.
• Knowledge of Dutch accounting or tax requirements.
• A good understanding of Dutch.
• Experience using Exact Online or a similar accounting system.