Assistant Accountant - Dutch entities

Posted 18 February 2021
Salary £30000 - £35000 per annum + benefits
LocationLondon
Job type Contract
ReferenceBBBH113462_1613672964
Contact NameCheryl Aust

Job description

Investigo is partnering exclusively with a leading property business in central London for a maternity cover FTC which will initially cover a 6 month period.

This role is an Assistant Accountant role for the Dutch entities across the business and the successful candidate MUST have experience working with Dutch entities with a knowledge of local tax regulations / rules.

Duties will include:

  • Post all cash postings and cash reconciliations in Agresso for BV entities across Netherlands and Germany
  • Post monthly journals incl. depreciations, accrued and deferred income
  • Preparation of monthly cash flow for BV entities
  • Preparation of audit files on a monthly basis
  • Review and approve purchase invoices - to be verified with budget holder
  • Participation in the financial statements preparation process with the external local accountant, demonstrating ability to critically review and question statutory accounts, whilst ensuring timely finalisation
  • Assist Group Tax with local tax matters in the Netherlands
  • Ensure timely CIT return for the fiscal unity in cooperation with Group Tax department and the local tax advisor
  • Provide information as required by the external local accountant to lodge quarterly VAT returns (e.g. bank statements and invoices)
  • Assist in internal/external audit requests for Netherlands and Germany

Experience required:

  • MUST have experience working with Dutch entities
  • MUST have working knowledge of double entry bookkeeping
  • ACCA/CIMA/AAT studier
  • Proactive problem solver
  • Strong team player
  • Ideally Dutch or German speaking
  • Immediately available to start in March

For more information, please contact Cheryl Aust at Investigo.