Assistant Accountant - International Business Services

Real value is more than money
Good guidance, plenty of room for growth, and a relaxed atmosphere: that is the greatest gain as soon as you choose us. On top of that, you can count on a suitable salary, plus:

• 22 vacation days + 10 flex days per calendar year. Do you want even more free time? You can purchase extra flex days in consultation.
• 8.33% holiday allowance.
• a lease car.
• plenty of opportunities to develop yourself. Do you want to follow a part-time external study, or will you sign up for the BDO Academy, Goodhabitz, or one of the summer schools?

There is more. For a complete overview of the employment conditions, go to werkenbijbdo.nl/arbeidsvoorwaarden.

From the moment you start, you can focus on what you truly find important and enjoyable, making a difference in that way. The International Business Services team is the place where you do this together with your colleagues. Working for our international clients (both large and well-known corporates as well as smaller interesting clients) is challenging, educational, and contributes to your development as a young professional. You have 1.5 to 2 years of relevant work experience and are responsible for supporting the preparation of annual accounts, processing financial administrations, and assisting in advising (in the broadest sense of the word) our clients. On a daily basis, you work closely with the team and learn from your direct colleagues. You will get the chance to further develop your skills and grow further as a person and as a professional within our organization.

You will receive a lot of freedom, responsibility, and client contact, and you will be guided by a permanent mentor within the organization. To do this successfully, we also rely on your eagerness to learn and your accuracy in:

Just any entry-level position, or an entry-level position at an organization where you make a difference? At BDO, you can make a contribution and focus on what truly matters. For clients, society, and the people around you. Within the entire organization, and certainly within Accountancy & Business Advisory, our work culture is unique. The development opportunities are vast. All in all, it is clear: with us, you can become the best in your field.

The International Business Services team is part of the A&B practice, which consists of more than 40 colleagues in Amstelveen. At BDO, you get the chance to work with prominent international clients and innovative startups. We support you in your professional development and offer plenty of opportunities for career growth. Additionally, we work with the latest technological solutions to serve our clients optimally.

At BDO, we always work from a multidisciplinary perspective when serving our international and corporate clients. This means that you will work closely with colleagues from other teams and disciplines. As a result, you will get to know many colleagues and build a large network.

In our large office in Amstelveen, directly on the A9, the various cultures of a total of more than 300 BDO employees come together. We ensure connection between colleagues through substantive sessions and sporting challenges. Whether you are a fan of the Dam tot Damloop or prefer padel, there is something for everyone. A fun detail: you can admire paintings by colleagues on the office walls.

This is how you add value
How do you apply your talents, including proactivity, as an Assistant Accountant IBS? We are curious. At BDO, we look first at who *you* are and what you can do. Furthermore, for this entry-level position, it is important that you:

• processing the financial administration of various clients and providing support.
• preparing periodic financial reports and learning to translate complex administrations into annual accounts.
• advising on general as well as technical matters such as Dutch accounting rules.
• supporting the improvement of internal processes at clients, where you will be an important point of contact.
• from day 1, a buddy will show you the ropes. They are always close by and will answer all your questions.
• a coach and a mentor are ready for you.
• during the Jumpstart, you will receive all the details about starting at BDO. You will follow this program (2 weeks) with other ambitious junior professionals and interns.

Come work at BDO and go for real value
Responding to this vacancy? Of course.

Do you have questions first? Lizzy van de Steeg will give you answers via Lizzy.van.de.Steeg@bdo.nl.