Senior Accountant

Our client is a well-established fiduciary based in Charleroi. Their small, close-knit team enables staff to work with a wide variety of clients. These clients are located throughout Belgium and operate in dynamic, high-value-added sectors (such as law firms, architectural practices, consultancy firms, etc.). Their working culture offers the benefits of a large group (tools, methodology, quality of clients) whilst maintaining a close-knit atmosphere. The partners are present, available and committed to staff training. The working environment is modern (new offices near Charleroi station), digitalised, and focused on developing everyone’s skills.

As part of its ongoing growth, the firm is looking to recruit an experienced accountant capable of managing a portfolio independently.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Independent management of a portfolio of accounting files from start to finish
• Entry of accounting documents and monitoring of transactions
• Review of accounts and preparation of periodic financial statements
• Preparing and monitoring tax returns
• Liaising directly with clients and assisting them with their accounting and tax queries
• Comprehensive monitoring of cases and coordination with the team where necessary

PROFILE

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or have equivalent experience
• You have at least 3–5 years’ experience in accounting management
• You enjoy working in a fully digital environment and are therefore very comfortable using digital tools
• You have a high level of proficiency in spoken and written French (C2)
• You are able to work independently
• You have excellent communication skills and adopt a professional and proactive approach when dealing with clients
• You have a good knowledge of one or more accounting software packages such as Winbooks, Kluwer and Twintaxx
• You are organised, meticulous and able to manage several cases simultaneously
• You are capable of acting as an advisor to your clients

OFFER

• A full-time, permanent contract
• A freelance contract is also possible
• Start date: as soon as possible
• Attractive salary and benefits package including a mobility allowance, net monthly expenses, meal vouchers, hospitalisation insurance, a laptop, an annual bonus, 24 days’ annual leave, 2 days’ remote working, and ongoing training
• A friendly office with a modern working environment, a collaborative team and approachable, supportive management, a stable working environment, with a gradually increasing workload
• Opportunities for career progression (particularly into team management) in the medium term, depending on your ambitions
• Location: Charleroi city centre