Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Kingdom of the
Full Time
4 days ago
No Sponsorship
Key skills
BIPower BIBudgetingCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
The Management Accountant is responsible for analysing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.
This role involves monitoring financial performance and reporting on actuals, budgeting and forecasting to ensure alignment with business objectives.
The Management Accountant works closely with operational teams and senior leaders to provide insights, improve cost efficiency, and maintain financial compliance.
In close coordination with colleagues across Finance, HR, Operations, and Contracts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all incoming and outgoing transactions related to their subsidiary.
The Management Accounting team operates cohesively to manage shared workloads, provide coverage during leave periods, and contribute to cross-country initiatives.
Requirements
Fully qualified accountant, preferably one of:
RA (Register Accountant) or AA (Accountant-Administratieconsulent)
Alternatively, an international qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with relevant Dutch market experience
Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a management accounting role in industry
Experience working within or alongside Dutch statutory reporting and compliance requirements
Strong understanding of Dutch financial reporting requirements (Dutch GAAP/RJ) and local compliance
Experience in multinational and/or matrix environments, with cross-border reporting exposure
Hands-on experience with Twinfield accounting software (essential), including general ledger, reconciliations, and reporting
Exposure to VAT filings and Dutch tax compliance requirements
Good understanding of Dutch tax framework, especially VAT (BTW)
Language skills: English (highly proficient); Dutch (at least highly proficient)
Strong analytical and communication skills, with a hands-on, pragmatic approach
High level of accuracy and a control-oriented mindset
Proven experience in monthly close, management reporting, and variance analysis
Ability to business partner effectively with operations and non-finance stakeholders
Strong Excel capability: experience with BI/reporting tools (e.g. Power BI) is advantageous