Accounting Assistant

About This Role

Working with numbers and administrative tasks is at the core of this accounting assistant role, which involves processing invoices, managing payments, and handling accounting mailboxes. The position is suitable for someone with a keen eye for detail and a strong administrative background, supporting the accounting department in an international logistics company.

Responsibilities

• Book operational purchase invoices and verify that the necessary budgets have been created by the responsible file managers
• Book general purchase invoices with analytical coding
• Enter bank transactions daily (supplier and customer payments)
• Execute and follow up on ad hoc payments to suppliers, preparing and executing these payments via the ISABEL payment system in consultation with an Accountant
• Check supplier reminders for accuracy before arranging payment
• Manage accounting mailboxes by handling incoming emails
• Support the department with administrative tasks if needed

Requirements

• At least a secondary school diploma in a relevant field (office/accounting) or equivalent experience
• First experience in a similar position
• Enjoy working with numbers and be administratively strong, with attention to detail
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Outlook and Excel)
• Knowledge of Navision is a plus
• Communicative with very good knowledge of Dutch and English (both spoken and written)
• Stress-resistant and open to change

Benefits

• Challenging position in an international environment
• Market-conform salary package with numerous extra-legal benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility for one fixed work-from-home day per week
• Bicycle leasing
• An extra day off on your birthday
• Possibility to participate in the cafeteria plan
• Extensive internal and external training and development opportunities
• Work in a team where collegiality is important

Important Details

• Work format: one fixed work-from-home day per week

About the Company

Our client is an international logistics company specializing in the national and international transport, storage, and distribution of goods. Additionally, the company offers container handling, freight transport, and international relocation services to individuals and businesses.