Financial Accountant (Learneo - EMEA)

We are looking for a proactive, energetic, and detail-oriented financial accountant based in Amsterdam to add to our Finance team to support Scribbr, a Learneo company and its EMEA entities.

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day finance operations of Scribbr and other EMEA entities. We offer an environment where there’s plenty of room for personal growth, with the possibility of pursuing your ideas and making improvements. You will collaborate closely with the Accounting director and manager. Besides local presence, you will also work closely with the Leareo corporate finance team based in the US, Canada, and India. You’ll have an opportunity to work in a global environment.

You’ll be responsible for a broad range of financial topics for our EMEA entities. You’ll brainstorm sustainable financial procedures to ultimately improve efficiency and limit financial risk to help grow and scale our business. You’ll also gain practical experience by seeing how finance teams work with other departments and other external parties.

You will have the autonomy to make an impact on the financial output of Learneo in the EMEA region and you'll have an opportunity to leave a lasting impact. This is an exciting role for a finance professional who not only wants to work with numbers but also wants to add value to the operating companies you’ll work with.

Here are some ways you’ll make an impact for our EMEA entities:

• Executing day-to-day financial and bookkeeping operations, including our A/P and expense platform, corporate card management, and reimbursements for our team members
• Efficiently manage monthly close process: ensure all monthly financial transactions are properly recorded
• Assist and own the revenue reconciliation process
• Responsible for the monthly payroll cycle of Scribbr
• Make sure Scribbr is audit proof. Contribute toward a compliant internal control environment at scale and maintain process documentation
• Contribute to the design of accounting guidelines, driving financial excellence
• Spot and suggest improvements and continuously refine our financial processes
• Develop yourself in different areas such as tax, legal, risk management, and controlling.

Are you our Financial Accountant (full-time position)?

• 1 - 3 years working experience in accounting (preferably a multi-national company)
• You are fluent in written and spoken English and Dutch, and you communicate well with others.
• You have previous bookkeeping experience and understanding of (fiscal) accounting principles, procedures and best practices, and are curious to learn more.
• You are tech savvy: you can easily learn how to use software tools like our bookkeeping software, and are excited to do so!
• You are detail-oriented and enjoy working with numbers and analyzing data. 
• You are proactive, can work independently, and you take responsibility for your activities and projects.
• You have an organised and structured way of working and planning comes naturally to you.
• You are adaptable and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment; you can adjust easily when a chosen path needs to change due to operational constraints or when presented with new information.

Benefits & Perks!

Impact

💯 The chance to be part of a leading and trusted EdTech company

📈 A growing, diverse, and international team of 18 + different nationalities

💰 Company-wide bonus plan

👉 You'll take part in our company pension plan in NL through the Zwitserleven Pension Fund. 

Growth & Development

📚 A yearly personal development budget of €500

💖 Free consultations at OpenUp, an online resource to access certified psychologists for mental health needs

🏋️‍♀️ Discount and extra credits on a ClassPass monthly subscription for physical wellbeing

🥗 Healthy lunch and snacks at the office

Work-Life Balance

🚍Travel allowance: kilometre allowance of €0.23/km

💻 The flexibility to work from home & flexible working hours, including a monthly working from home allowance

🌴 A minimum of 33 days paid time off (including 7 public holidays and a day off on your birthday)

🌎 A hybrid and remote-friendly culture, you can work from anywhere

👶 Parenthood: minimum of 6 weeks fully paid partner leave 

🥂 2 annual company events, Weekly team gatherings, and monthly (hybrid) team events

🤑 Employee referral program

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. We strongly encourage you to apply if you're interested: we'd love to learn how you can amplify our team with your unique experience!

This role is eligible for hire in the Netherlands.

We are a virtual-first company and have employees dispersed throughout the United States, Canada, India and the Netherlands. We have a market-based pay structure that varies by location. The base pay for this position is dependent on multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed. You may also be eligible to participate in our bonus program and may be offered benefits, and other types of compensation.

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