Senior General Ledger Accountant

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant to join their Finance & Accounting department in Oud-Beijerland, South-Holland. This role offers you the opportunity to work within a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where your expertise will directly support strategic business decisions and ensure robust financial operations. As part of a knowledgeable team, you will be empowered to contribute to the company’s ongoing success by overseeing financial reporting, managing accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The organisation values flexibility, professional growth, and supportive leadership, making this an ideal position for those who are committed to excellence and eager to advance their career in a dynamic international setting.

What you'll do:

As a Senior General Ledger Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Finance & Accounting department’s daily operations. Your responsibilities span preparing financial statements, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining robust internal controls, conducting thorough analyses for strategic decisions, and providing actionable insights to senior management. You’ll also be instrumental in optimising accounting processes through improving procedures based on audit findings, managing subsidy applications, supervising credit invoicing activities, and participating in special projects that drive organisational growth. Success in this role requires attention to detail, proactive collaboration with cross-functional teams, adaptability in handling complex tasks under tight deadlines, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results that underpin the company’s reputation for excellence.

• You will prepare and submit accurate financial statements on a monthly basis, ensuring all data is meticulously reviewed for completeness and correctness.
• You will ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and standards.
• You will maintain internal control systems by regularly reviewing procedures and implementing improvements as needed to safeguard company assets.
• You will conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making processes across various departments within the organisation.
• You will provide insightful financial reports and recommendations to senior management, helping them understand key trends and make informed choices.
• You will support the implementation of SAP for accounting processes by collaborating with IT specialists and finance colleagues to optimise workflows.
• You will improve accounting procedures by identifying inefficiencies, proposing solutions, and drafting new policies for approval and rollout.
• You will lead or participate in special projects such as internal audits or cost control initiatives aimed at enhancing overall financial performance.
• You will manage applications for subsidies on both ad-hoc and periodic bases, ensuring all documentation is accurate and submitted promptly.
• You will supervise credit invoicing customer services by liaising with relevant departments to monitor outstanding balances and resolve issues efficiently.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Senior General Ledger Accountant role brings proven experience in managing complex accounting operations within an international manufacturing environment. Your academic background equips you with technical expertise while professional certifications highlight your commitment to ongoing development. You excel at analysing financial data, interpreting regulations, communicating insights clearly, fostering collaborative relationships across teams, maintaining meticulous attention to detail, organising workloads efficiently under time constraints, upholding ethical standards at all times, and adapting language skills as needed. Your ability to connect with others through empathy and understanding enhances teamwork while your dedication ensures reliable outcomes that support both departmental objectives and broader organisational goals.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is required for this position as it ensures you possess foundational knowledge essential for success.
• Professional certification such as ACCA is preferred as it demonstrates advanced expertise in accounting principles and best practices.
• Your strong knowledge of accounting principles combined with familiarity with tax regulations enables you to navigate complex financial environments confidently.
• Excellent analytical skills allow you to interpret data accurately while your problem-solving abilities help address challenges effectively within the team context.
• Strong communication skills are vital for presenting financial information clearly to senior management and collaborating with colleagues across departments.
• Interpersonal skills foster positive relationships within the Finance & Accounting team as well as other stakeholders throughout the organisation.
• Being detail-oriented ensures accuracy in all aspects of your work from preparing statements to processing journal entries.
• Highly organised approach allows you to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently under pressure.
• Demonstrating strong ethical standards and integrity builds trust among peers and supports compliance efforts throughout the business.
• Proficiency in English is required for effective communication; knowledge of Dutch is considered an advantage when interacting locally.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader renowned for its engineering excellence across multiple industries including flow technologies, motion technologies, aerospace, defence, transportation, industrial sectors, and energy markets. With a presence spanning over 40 countries serving customers in more than 125 nations worldwide—and employing more than 15,000 people—the company offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth within an inclusive culture that values collaboration. Employees benefit from access to cutting-edge technology solutions developed through disciplined capital deployment and strategic acquisitions. The workplace fosters supportive leadership focused on nurturing talent through training programmes designed for continuous learning. Flexible working arrangements further enhance work-life balance while generous pension contributions reward long-term commitment. By joining this team you become part of an organisation dedicated not only to operational execution but also to empowering individuals who share its vision for enduring solutions that shape modern life.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward in an inclusive environment where your expertise makes a real impact—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

This role is managed by Walters People B.V., trading under the name Robert Walters.