Job Profile:
Start your finance career in a truly international environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
To strengthen our Finance Team, we are looking for a Junior Financial Accountant
You are curious, analytically minded, and eager to learn. You enjoy understanding how things work and want to make an impact. In this role, you will ensure accurate and timely financial information while supporting colleagues across the business with clear and meaningful insights.
About SPAR International
SPAR International is the world’s largest voluntary food retail chain, with over 13,800 stores in 48 countries, serving more than 14.7 million customers every day.
From our office in Amsterdam, we work closely with SPAR organisations around the world. Our team is international (more than 25 different nationalities), informal and collaborative. We support our international partners with strategy and in day-to-day operations, helping them grow and succeed in their local markets.
What you will do
In this role, you’ll be involved in the full finance cycle and work closely with an experienced team:
- Maintain the general ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for two entities
- Process invoices, customer receipts and supplier payments
- Prepare and send licence fee and event invoices to SPAR partners
- Monitor receivables and follow up on outstanding balances
- Handle differences in payments and support reconciliations
- Support the monthly closing process and audit activities
- Help improve processes and make our finance operations more efficient
- Contribute to ad hoc projects across the finance team
You’ll also:
- Reconcile intercompany balances
- Maintain accurate master data
- Support the business with ad hoc questions and analyses
What you bring
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, or MBO-4 with relevant experience
- 0–3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role
- Strong communication skills and fluency in English
- A structured and accurate way of working, with a proactive mindset
- Good Excel skills and an interest in working with data (ERP experience is a plus)
What we offer
- A hands-on role where you can learn, grow, and make an impact from day one
- A friendly, supportive and international team
- Exposure to different entities and the full finance cycle
- The opportunity to take ownership and develop your skills
- A competitive salary, a fully employer-paid pension scheme, and additional benefits
