Accountant

Aspire Software

. Report to the Controller and work alongside the Senior Director of Finance and the Head of Finance .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • NetherlandsMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, including balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and compliance with Dutch GAAP. Proficient in managing multi-currency transactions and leading audits while ensuring adherence to key financial controls.

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Financial Period Close TasksAccrual Accounting TheoryDutch GAAP ExpertiseMulti-Currency ExperiencePayroll Tax Returns Processing

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisJournal EntriesBalance Sheet ReconciliationVariance AnalysisCost AccrualsKPI PreparationStatutory AuditsTax FilingsIntercompany TransactionsManagement Reporting

Soft Skills

Team SupervisionCoachingAccountabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelNetSuite

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Qualification in BookkeepingProfessional Qualification in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Financial StatementsVAT ReturnsIntra-Community DeclarationsAP/AR ManagementCompliance Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Controller and work alongside the Senior Director of Finance and the Head of Finance
Perform financial period close tasks and complex journal entries/accounting analysis
Perform balance sheet analysis and reviews, including reconciliations of accounts
Follow up with vendors/suppliers on missing invoices and take accountability for cost accruals for the P&L review
Reconcile intercompany transactions
Prepare financial KPIs and review them for accuracy
Prepare ad-hoc performance analysis and management reporting
Perform monthly variance analysis of actual versus plan, budget, or forecast
Prepare and process payroll tax returns, VAT returns, and intra-community (ICP) declarations for local entities
Lead annual statutory audits, yearly financial statement closings and tax filings, and ad-hoc compliance requirements
Process payments and bank transfers and ensure approvals are adequate
Ensure key controls and procedures are respected and implemented where needed
Support the Head of Finance in overseeing AP/AR analysts, including reviewing their work, coaching, and onboarding
Supervise and assist the team to ensure timely delivery
Participate in special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of experience
Multi-currency and multi-entity experience
Demonstrable expertise in accrual accounting theory and practice
Hands-on experience with Dutch GAAP
Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel
Fluent English
You live in and are authorised to work in the Netherlands (no visa sponsorship available)
Dutch, NetSuite experience, and a professional qualification in bookkeeping and/or accounting are listed as nice-to-haves
German or French are listed as nice-to-haves