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Financial Accountant (ZZP)

Amsterdam Temp €55 - €65 per hour View Job Description
We are looking for a hands-on Financial Accountant to take ownership of the financial administration and month-end close for a fast-growing international fashion brand. This is a key role within a small finance team, where you will ensure the accuracy of the books, take ownership of accounting processes and play an important part in improving how the finance function operates.

Added 13/11/2026

  • Accountant | ZZP | Amsterdam | Hybrid | €60 per hour | 4 months
  • Exact Online | 24 - 32 hours per week | Fluent English (Dutch is a plus)

About Our Client

Our client is an ambitious and rapidly growing international fashion brand with a strong global presence. Operating across wholesale, retail and e-commerce, the business sells to customers worldwide and has its own stores in Amsterdam, New York and Shanghai.

With operations across the Netherlands, the US and China, the business manages multiple entities and currencies, creating an interesting and varied financial environment. You'll be joining a close-knit finance team that works collaboratively and is looking to strengthen its accounting expertise as the business continues to grow.

The company is also embracing new technology, automation and AI to improve processes and allow the finance team to focus on adding greater value to the business.

Job Description

  • Take ownership of the month-end close in Exact Online, including journal entries, accruals, deferrals, intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
  • Ensure the accuracy of financial records, identify discrepancies and resolve any accounting issues.
  • Manage and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including clearing, suspense and company card accounts.
  • Ensure wholesale and deposit invoicing is processed accurately, taking into consideration different entities, currencies, payment terms and revenue recognition.
  • Act as the accounting point of contact for the wider finance team, providing guidance and challenging existing processes where necessary.
  • Prepare financial information and supporting documentation for the external accountant and annual accounts.
  • Oversee company credit card and AMEX transactions, expense claims and outstanding receipts.
  • Support supplier invoice processing, payment checks and daily e-commerce bookings.
  • Coordinate financial aspects of store stock counts and ensure any differences are correctly recorded.
  • Take ownership of the finance inbox, ensuring queries and invoices are dealt with efficiently.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiencies and introduce automation and AI where appropriate.



The Successful Applicant

You are an experienced, hands-on finance professional who enjoys working with the detail and taking full ownership of the numbers. You are confident managing the month-end close independently and have a strong understanding of accounting principles, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.

Ideally, you will bring:

  • 4-8 years of relevant accounting experience, including independently managing a month-end close.
  • A finance or accounting qualification at HBO level, or MBO level combined with strong practical experience.
  • Strong, hands-on experience using Exact Online. This is essential.
  • Experience working with multiple entities, intercompany transactions and foreign currencies.
  • Excellent attention to detail, a proactive mindset and the confidence to challenge colleagues when something doesn't look right.
  • A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get involved in day-to-day financial administration.
  • An interest in improving processes, automation and the use of AI in finance.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Dutch language skills are strongly preferred.



Experience with Blue10, Shopify, e-commerce integrations or within fashion, retail, wholesale or consumer brands would be an advantage.

What's on Offer

  • The opportunity to join a growing, international fashion brand at an exciting stage of its development.
  • A key position within a small, collaborative finance team, where your expertise and input will genuinely make a difference.
  • Real ownership and autonomy over the accounting function and month-end processes.
  • The opportunity to improve existing processes and introduce automation and AI to make finance more efficient.
  • A varied role combining technical accounting responsibilities with the opportunity to influence and improve the wider finance function.
  • A position based at the company's Amsterdam office, working 3-4 days per week.
  • A competitive salary, dependent on experience, alongside additional company benefits.

Interested? Please apply to this role via the Michael Page website, and also send your CV directly to me.

Contact
Joe Davies
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7145583
Phone number
+31610484771

Job summary

Sector
Banking Financial Services
Sub Sector
Accounting / Finance
Industry
Retail
Jobs by location
Amsterdam
Contract Type
Temp
Consultant
Joe Davies
Consultant phone
+31610484771
Job Reference
JN-112026-7145583