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Financial Administrator (f/m/d)
Leiden | 100% | Per 1 February 2025
De Gruyter Brill is seeking a Financial Administrator (f/m/d) to support the Finance Team in Leiden.
Your tasks
- Correct and complete representation of the general ledger of one or more entities, including taking care of charging with other enitities in the group.
- Taking care of various tasks related to the monthly and annual closing.
- Correct and complete third party administration, including carrying out reconciliations within the general ledger.
- Correct and complete Assets administration (TFA/IFA) including carrying out reconciliations and reconciliations within the general ledger.
- Providing timely standard reports for internal and/or external parties and preparing correct VAT returns in a timely manner in various countries.
- Taking care of the project and stock administration and the necessary coordination within the organization (process of preliminary and subsequent calculation of publishing projects and stock valuation.
- Actively participate in improving and optimizing the administrative work processes, including bottlenecks within the general ledger, fixed assets, projects, payment transactions and tax return processess.
Your profile
- MBO+/HBO level within a relevant field.
- At least 3-5 years of recent and relevant work experience, preferably within an internationally operating organization.
- Solid knowledge of financial administrative processes, general ledger administrations, taxation and annual accounts processes.
- Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail and accuracy.
- Good communication skills, both spoken and written.
- Stress-resistant.
- Good command of the Dutch (at least B2) and Engish (at least B2) is required. Additional knowledge of the German Language is an advantage.
- Excellent command of Excel (and other Microsoft Office Programs), knowledge of Unit4 financials is an advantage.
We offer you
- An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry
- Family-friendly working time models, and flexible home office arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance, alongside a substantial vacation allowance.
- Extensive benefits and allowances for a healthy, balanced life
- Development budget and opportunities for training and personal development
- Passionate colleagues in diverse, international teams; joint team events and company parties
At De Gruyter Brill, we are dedicated to diversity, equal opportunity, and building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs. We believe in individual potential, so please apply even if you don’t meet every requirement—passion and a willingness to learn matter as much as qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!
Jessie Strang
People + Culture
Jessie.strang@brill.com