Bookkeeping - Exact Online – The Netherlands

Overview:

Are you an organized finance professional who likes bringing structure to projects and financial processes?

We are looking for a Finance & Administration Officer to join our growing team at Octagon Professionals in The Hague. In this role, you will support the financial administration of multiple projects. You will process project costs, invoices, and financial records accurately.

Alongside this, you will work with Finance, HR, and Project teams to keep financial processes efficient and project administration accurate and up to date.

This is not a payroll position. But we want someone with a solid bookkeeping background and some exposure to salary administration, so you can provide occasional support during colleague absences.

Do you enjoy working with numbers and have a sharp eye for detail? Would you like to work in an international environment? If so, apply today.

Role Responsibilities:

• Review and process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Review employee time registrations and check correct project allocation
• Allocate and book project-related costs using Exact Online
• Maintain accurate project and financial administration
• Support bookkeeping activities and keep financial records up to date
• Assist with project-related financial reporting and administrative tasks
• Work with Finance, HR, and Project teams to keep financial and project data accurate
• Provide occasional support with salary administration during colleague absences
• Help identify ways to improve financial and administrative processes
• Maintain accuracy, compliance, and consistency across project financial records

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in bookkeeping, finance administration, project administration, or a similar position (5+ years is also welcome)
• Experience working with Exact Online is required
• Solid experience with general bookkeeping and financial administration
• Basic understanding of salary administration or payroll processes
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project cost allocation
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial software
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Professional working proficiency in English
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience working in a project-based or consultancy environment
• Dutch language skills are a plus, but not required
• Experience supporting multiple departments in an international organization
• A proactive mindset with the ability to improve administrative processes
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues

Package:

• Full-time position (40 hours per week)
• Salary range: €3.250 - €4.500 based on experience
• On-site role in The Hague
• Collaborative international working environment that values integrity, ownership, and autonomy
• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Travel allowance
• Pension scheme
• 30 days of paid vacation (excluding public holidays)
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

Ready for this new challenge? Apply now.

Octagon Professionals International is a full-service recruitment and HR services firm with nearly 40 years of experience in the European and international market. Our large network of professionals across multiple functional areas, and multi-national team provide flexible solutions customised to individual client needs.

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