About this role
Your Mission We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant / Bookkeeper to strengthen our Finance team and help us bring more of our day-to-day financial administration in-house.<br><br>Based primarily at our Elst (Gelderland) office, you will be responsible for accurate and reliable bookkeeping across our Dutch and German operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who genuinely enjoys financial administration, takes pride in getting the details right, and is comfortable managing the day-to-day books independently.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br><ul><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date day-to-day bookkeeping and general ledger administration.</li><li>Process purchase and sales invoices, expense claims and journal entries.</li><li>Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including payment runs and outstanding balances.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, balance-sheet accounts and subledgers, investigating and resolving discrepancies where necessary.</li><li>Support month-end closing activities and help maintain reliable financial reporting.</li><li>Prepare and support Dutch VAT returns and other routine financial reporting requirements, including CBS reporting.</li><li>Maintain the financial administration for our Dutch and German entities in cooperation with colleagues and external advisers.</li><li>Ensure transactions are accurately coded, documented and processed in line with internal controls and local requirements.</li><li>Follow up with colleagues on missing information, approvals or documentation.</li><li>Identify practical opportunities to improve the quality and efficiency of our financial administration.</li></ul> Your Profile <ul><li>Several years of hands-on experience in bookkeeping, financial administration or a similar role.</li><li>A relevant financial qualification such an MBO+/HBO degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent practical experience.</li><li>Strong practical understanding of general ledger bookkeeping, journal entries, AP/AR and reconciliations.</li><li>Experience with Dutch financial administration is required.</li><li>Experience with German bookkeeping or financial administration is an advantage, but specialist German tax knowledge is not required.</li><li>Experience supporting VAT administration and month-end activities.</li><li>Fluent Dutch and professional working proficiency in English. German language skills are an advantage.</li><li>Accurate, structured and highly detail-oriented in your work.</li><li>Reliable and discreet when handling confidential financial information.</li><li>Comfortable working independently, meeting deadlines and taking ownership of your responsibilities.</li><li>Hands-on, pragmatic and solution-oriented.</li><li>You enjoy bookkeeping and financial administration and are looking for a role where you can develop strong knowledge of the organisation and provide reliable long-term support to the Finance team.</li></ul> Why Artinis & NIRx <strong>Joining Artinis & NIRx, you can expect:</strong><br><ul><li>To support leading scientists in advancing the understanding of human physiology, pathology and pharmacology, and exploring new pathways for diagnostics and therapeutics to improve lives.</li><li>A role with purpose, collaboration and autonomy in an agile organisation with flat hierarchies, quick decision-making processes and a shared-leadership culture.</li><li>A competitive compensation and benefits package, with employee well-being in mind.</li><li>To work in a driven international team of engaged and enthusiastic colleagues with a make-things-better approach.</li><li>An inspiring, stimulating and flexible work environment with resources to learn and grow, from annual team training allowances to onsite professional development opportunities.</li></ul>