Financial Accountant

About the Company

Responsibilities

• ● ndence to own core processes end-to-end. In parallel, you will coach and develop our Accounts Payable specialist, ensuring team resilience and knowledge depth.
• ● Financial reporting: Lead and support month-end and quarter-end close activities; review financial results, investigate variances, and maintain accurate accounting records
• ● Statutory accounts: Prepare and coordinate Dutch statutory financial statements in accordance with Dutch GAAP, while supporting Group reporting under IFRS
• ● Audit: Manage information requests and deliverables for internal and external audits, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met - including hands-on compilation, review, and quarterly submissions (approximately 60-80% of time during peak audit cycles)
• ● Balance sheet governance: Review balance sheet reconciliations and monitor complex accounting areas, including provisions, leases, pensions, intercompany balances, and non-routine transactions
• ● Technical accounting: Provide advice on reporting adjustments and the application of IFRS, Dutch GAAP, and AstraZeneca Accounting Principles
• ● Tax support: Collaborate on Dutch corporate income tax, VAT, WBSO (R&D tax credit), and other local or Group tax deliverables
• ● Team development: Mentor the Accounts Payable specialist, upskilling her to take on greater responsibility and reducing reliance on any single individual
• ● Strategic projects: Contribute from a finance perspective to AstraZeneca's cell therapy intellectual property hub, including IP transfers, new project evaluations, and broader business initiatives
• ● What we are looking for
• ● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
• ● Solid experience in the Dutch market, ideally with in-house and external audit exposure
• ● Strong working knowledge of Dutch GAAP and IFRS
• ● Proven track record in month-end close, financial reporting, and audit processes
• ● Familiarity with Dutch language and local business context strongly preferred
• ● Professional, collaborative, and open to learning - willing to take initiative and own outcomes
• ● Comfortable working in an international, cross-functional environment

Requirements

• ● Working arrangements
• ● Schedule: Full-time or 4 days per week
• ● Location: Amsterdam office approximately 3 days per week; remainder remote
• ● Travel: Within commuting distance to Amsterdam
• ● Reporting line: Netherlands Financial Controller, with dotted-line collaboration to UK and Poland-based colleagues
• ● We are unable to support any relocation, our ideal candidates is already living in the Netherlands
• ● Why AstraZeneca
• ● This is a role with genuine scope for development. The work cycles between core accounting and broader project involvement, ensuring continued learning and engagement. You will operate within a global pharmaceutical organisation that values accuracy, accountability, and the professional growth of its people.
• ● Your effort is rewarded
• ● As a Financial Accountant, you can expect much in return for your dedication. In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy:
• ● An attractive bonus scheme and a 13th-month salary on top of your monthly pay.
• ● Access to internal training and development programs.
• ● vacation days, plus additional leave (such as your birthday, Good Friday, and the period between Christmas and New Year's Eve).
• ● Flexible and progressive employment benefits allowing you to tailor them to your needs (e.g., a wellness budget and the choice of a holiday calendar based on different religious beliefs).
• ● A pension plan.
• ● Share plan: Opportunity to participate in our stock program with contributions from AstraZeneca
• ● Making a difference together with AstraZeneca
• ● Are you driven by innovation in cancer treatment and eager to make a real impact At AstraZeneca's Cell Therapy facility in Amsterdam, we are developing next-generation TCR therapies targeting neoantigens in solid tumors. With a team of approximately 75 scientists, we are advancing shared neoantigen-targeting treatments to transform patient outcomes.
• ● We recently moved into One Helix, our brand-new, high-tech research facility in Amsterdam Zuid, located near the Amsterdam UMC. This state-of-the-art space is designed to accelerate breakthroughs in cell therapy. Join our team and help shape the future of cancer treatment.
• ● Ready to grow your career in a driven, innovative environment Apply now