Dutch Speaking Accountant - full remote

Hutcheon Mearns is working exclusively with their established global client to appoint a permanent Dutch Speaking Accountant in a newly created position due to growth. This role offers the added bonus of being fully remote.

Working closely with an experienced team and reporting into the Financial Controller, this is a hands-on role suited to a finance professional who is comfortable working in a fast paced environment. You will play a central role in acting as the financial link between the UK and Dutch business within the group.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will complete various accounting duties for the groups Netherlands operations.

Initial responsibilities include:

  • Analyse and advise on the Netherlands business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues.
  • Completion and review of month end reporting including P & L and balance sheet
  • Complete monthly variance analysis including commentary
  • Weekly cashflow
  • Weekly Profit Reporting
  • Finance business partnering with various internal & external stakeholders
  • Ensuring statutory compliance and assisting with the annual audit

The Candidate

You will be an experienced Accountant who is fluent in the Dutch language. You can be qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is fluent in both Dutch & English
  • Has experience in a fast paced accounting function
  • Has good experience in monthly reporting and analysis
  • Possesses excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels
  • Has excellent IT skills including strong Excel experience
  • Is ideally experienced in Dutch and/or international accounting but this is desirable not essential
  • Has knowledge of the NEN certification process but again this is desirable not essential

Remuneration & Benefits

  • Dependant on experience salary is circa £40,000
  • Discretionary annual bonus up to 10%
  • Fully remote working
  • 31 days annual leave increasing with service
  • Employer pension contribution (4%) increasing with service
  • Flexible working hours

Next steps?

For a confidential discussion, or to learn more about this opportunity, get in touch with Lynsey Campbell at Hutcheon Mearns on lynsey.campbell@hutcheonmearns.co.uk.

Salary: GBP 24000 - 56000 per year Experience: 3 years required
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