Assistant Accountant

Are you ready to take your accounting career to the next level in a dynamic, international setting? We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support financial operations for a globally active organization based in Amsterdam.

In this role, you will contribute to the daily accounting processes and support both internal and external reporting activities. You’ll be part of a collaborative finance team where your work directly impacts business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes

• Prepare journal entries and assist in month-end closings

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts

• Support VAT filings and compliance tasks

• Collaborate with external auditors during year-end audit

• Contribute to process improvements and financial reporting automation

Decades of Excellence in Audit, Tax, and Advisory

Our client is a trusted accounting and advisory firm with decades of experience supporting clients in achieving their goals. They serve businesses across the Netherlands, with a particularly strong presence in the Amsterdam region and surrounding areas.

Their range of services include audit and assurance, tax compliance and advisory, and business consultancy, accompanied by specialized expertise in areas such as governance, restructuring, and financial management. Their client-centered team of highly skilled professionals is committed to delivering solutions that are practical, effective, and aligned with your ambitions.

Our client is proud a member of prestigious network of independent accounting firms. Through this global alliance, they collaborate closely with fellow member firms to seamlessly address their clients’ international requirements, ensuring competent and comprehensive support wherever their business ventures may take them.

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• 2-4 years of relevant accounting experience within an auditing firm/accounting firm

• Strong understanding of financial processes and Dutch GAAP/IFRS

• Experience with ERP systems (Exact, SAP, or similar)

• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools

• Excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English (Dutch is a plus)

• Hands-on attitude, detail-focused, and a team player

A challenging full-time position in an informal working environment that is constantly evolving. Society is changing rapidly and we continuously respond to these changes. Standing still is not an option and quality and innovation are high on our agenda. Especially if we want to make an essential contribution to social interests.

In addition, you can count on:

• A relocation package

• Step-by-step assistance with your relocation processes and covered virtual sessions with our relocation experts.

• Visa application and 30% tax ruling application done by Ir Olav’s Globetrotters on your behalf.

• A great South African community is waiting for you in the Netherlands.

• Market-related salary. 8,33% holiday allowance.

• Dutch Government-authorized pension plan activated once you arrive in the Netherlands.

• One-on-one Dutch lessons up until company requirement where your partner can join lessons for free.

• Commitment for an indefinite contract with our client 

• Mentoring and coaching until you go over the payroll of our client

• Great on and offline events to meet your fellow Globetrotters and learn about the Netherlands, hosted by Ir Olav's Globetrotters.

• Pleasant working atmosphere, where you can be and stay yourself.

Are you just as excited as us about this role? Great! Then you're sure to be a good match! Applying for a job with us is very easy. Send your CV and motivation, using the application button and one of our recruiters will call you or email us at recruitment@irolav.world.