Finance accountant

Merck KGaA

Utrecht, NLonsitePosted Jul 7, 2026
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About the role

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Introduction

Are you looking for a key finance role in a fast-growing biotech scale-up? As a Financial Accountant at HUB, you’ll build the financial backbone that helps accelerate organoid-based drug discovery and treatment. We are currently seeking a fulltime Financial Accountant to join our finance team.

Your role:

Join our finance team and become the financial backbone of a fast-growing biotech scale-up revolutionizing drug discovery. As Financial Accountant, you'll manage day-to-day financial administration, ensuring all transactions, sub-ledgers, and period-end processes are accurate and timely. You'll work closely with the finance team and external stakeholders to provide reliable foundations for management reporting and statutory filings. Based in the Netherlands, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you'll own key responsibilities including accounts payable and receivable, monthly close processes, fixed asset management, VAT declarations, and cashflow forecasting. Beyond routine tasks, you'll have the autonomy to design and improve finance processes that drive faster, better management information. This is a full-time role offering real impact in a collaborative, international environment where your work directly supports cutting-edge organoid-based research.

Who you are:

5+ years of accounting experience in a professional setting, with proven expertise in financial transaction recording, reconciliation, and period-end close processes.

In-depth knowledge of Dutch GAAP and ability to prepare financial statements in compliance with Dutch accounting standards and regulations.

Strong technical accounting skills including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset management, inventory control, and VAT administration.

Experience in fast-changing environments with a proactive mindset toward process improvement and change management.

Meticulous attention to detail combined with strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate financial records.

Proficiency in Dutch and English (written and verbal).

Self-directed and adaptable, able to work independently, manage your time efficiently, and handle shifting priorities with flexibility.

Tax and payroll accounting experience is a plus and will strengthen your application.

What we offer and who we are:

A friendly and international environment where you’ll feel like home.

Flexible, combining remote work with in-office collaboration

A competitive salary with attractive benefits, including 28.5 leave days plus national holidays.

A pension plan with two-thirds of the contribution paid by HUB.

About HUB Organoids

HUB is an open and energetic organisation, where a multi-cultural team is passionate to refine organoid development and foster organoid adoption globally. Our technology brings a ‘patient in the lab’ by utilizing patient-derived organoids to develop and test drug and other treatment. Experience a stimulating work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on patient-centric research. We’re a fast-growing, world leading biotech company in organoid technology and if you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of scientific innovation, apply today!

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

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