*Senior Accountant – Benelux Region* *Location:*Hemel Hempstead *Hybrid Working:*3 days in the office, 2 days from home *Travel Required:*0 - 5% ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Position Overview* As a Senior Accountant for the Netherlands and Belgium, you will be a key member of the finance team, responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with local accounting standards. This position reports directly to the*Benelux Local Controller*and requires strong knowledge of Belgium and Dutch GAAP and familiarity with Belgian and Dutch accounting regulations. This is a perfect role for anyone with prior experience of accounting for the*Benelux region*. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Key Responsibilities* *Financial Reporting:* * Prepare, review, and submit accurate and timely financial information in accordance with US GAAP,*Dutch and Belgian GAAP*, ensuring compliance with local regulations. * Prepare and analyse monthly accounts to Trial Balance for*Benelux entities*. *Local Compliance:* * Stay abreast of changes in Dutch and Belgian accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirements. * Prepare*Monthly VAT and Intrastat Returns*for the Netherlands and Belgium. * Ensure timely and accurate submission of statutory returns to local authorities. *Month-end and Year-end Closing:* * Lead month-end processes for the*Benelux entities*, including journal entries, cashbooks, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and reporting. *General Ledger Management:* * Maintain integrity of general ledgers, ensuring accurate coding and documentation. * Oversee maintenance of*Benelux fixed asset registers*. *Audit Support:* * Collaborate with internal and external auditors, providing documentation to ensure smooth audit trails for*Benelux operations*. *Cross-functional Collaboration:* * Work with Shared Services Centres and local teams to resolve queries and ensure seamless financial operations. * Provide supplementary schedules and analysis for*quarterly reporting*. *Process Improvement:* * Identify process optimization opportunities and implement improvements for efficiency and accuracy. * Ensure financial operations comply with*Sarbanes-Oxley*control framework standards. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Requirements* *Essential* * *Benelux accounting experience*to with a minimum of 5 years PQE and 3 years in a similar role. * Qualified or part-qualified professional certification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent). * Strong*Dutch language skills*(fluency required). * Hands-on experience with ERP systems. * Proficiency in*Microsoft Excel*with strong analytical skills. * Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. * Capability to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality results. *Desirable* * Experience working in a*US multinational*environment. * Familiarity with*Oracle ERP*systems. * In-depth knowledge of Dutch and Belgian*GAAP*and local compliance regulations. * Experience supporting finance operations for a*Shared Services Centre*. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** *Qualifications* * Relevant Accountancy qualification. * Minimum 3-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. **Title:** *Senior, Accountant* **Location:** *GB-GB-Hemel Hempstead* **Requisition ID:** *240000HK*