Client Accountant

Client Accountant

CSC, Netherlands

Full Time

Hybrid (3 days / week in the office)

The salary range for this specific role will be € 46.000 – € 56.000 gross per year.

The final salary will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, and role scope, in line with our objective and gender-neutral compensation framework.

General Job description:

The (Associate) Client Accountant is part of the Finance team and works under supervision of the Senior Client Accountant and ultimately under the Director Finance and is responsible for the financial affairs relating to client companies in the allocated portfolio with a focus on a particular client sector, product or region. The (Associate) Client Accountant ensures, in close cooperation with qualified legal and tax advisors and in line with legislation and corporate policies, the timely and optimal financial administration of the client companies in line with local legislation and client’s expectations.

Key duties and responsibilities

Corporate and Accounting services:

Conducts and executes the financial administration for clients

Prepares and executes all types of accounts, payments, cash flow, reporting, financial statements, cash position, and fiscal position of client companies

Assists in cash management including the management of bank accounts and payment instructions

Prepares reporting to third parties, e.g. Chamber of Commerce, Dutch Central Bank

Relationship Management

Maintains and develops relations with clients. Acts as the client’s first contact regarding administration and (financial) reports

Maintains contact with clients and advisors about the progress and development which are relevant for client companies

Initiates co-operation with others (among others (S)FAM, (J/S)CL) focused on improving client service

Business Development

Maintains and grows excellent relations with existing clients and intermediaries

Client reporting

Develops the requested and obliged financial report for clients such as periodical balance sheet, profit-and-loss accounts, and annual accounts either in accordance with Dutch GAAP or IFRS

- Analyses financial and fiscal data and draws up different in- and external financial/fiscal reports and statements

(Tax) compliance

Inspects and analyses different tax declarations

Reviews internal and external prepared tax returns

Responsible for timely filing of internal or external prepared tax returns

Client invoicing

Submits own time-writing daily to ensure appropriate chargeability

Responsible for timely cash collection of outstanding invoices

Required knowledge and experience

At least bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Economics or an equivalent

- A minimum of 3 - 4 years working experience in accounting or an equivalent

Knowledge of finance, accounting, and cost control principles

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (Dutch GAAP, IFRS)

Fluent in English both verbally and in writing