AP Accountant - Merksem

An organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector located in Merksem, Antwerp.

As an AP Accountant your responsibilities are:

• Ensure supplier invoices, bank transactions, and cash allocations are processed accurately and on time every day.
• Play a key role in preparing and following up on vendor payments and managing A/P reconciliations.
• Keep international cash flows running smoothly by accurately matching payments across multiple currencies.
• Investigate discrepancies and complex accounting issues, taking ownership of finding and implementing solutions.
• Ensure quality and compliance with Belgian accounting standards, VAT regulations, and internal controls.
• Build strong partnerships with colleagues across Treasury, Accounting, TCU, and the business.
• Challenge existing ways of working and actively contribute to process improvements.
• Support the ongoing digitalization and automation of our Accounts Payable processes.

A successful AP Accountant should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent through relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or operational accounting in an international environment, enabling you to work independently.
• Solid knowledge of invoice processing, reconciliations, payments and closing activities.
• Accurate and analytical, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify practical improvements.
• Hands-on, proactive and comfortable working in a high-volume and evolving environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly valued.
• Excellent command of English an good knowledge in Dutch.

Our client offers:

• A competitive monthly salary ranging from €3,550 to €5,000, complemented by an attractive benefits package including meal vouchers, hospitalization and group insurance, a collective annual bonus, a mobile phone and subscription, and more.
• A permanent position within a large and dynamic Finance department, offering excellent opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• A broad accounting role that combines hands-on responsibilities with the opportunity to drive process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Exposure to complex international transactions and entities, allowing you to develop your expertise in a global environment.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on the way the team operates and continuously improve financial processes.
• A collaborative, diverse, and international workplace where teamwork and knowledge-sharing are highly valued.
• A hybrid working model with up to two days of home working per week, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work for a leading company in the industrial and manufacturing sector in Merksem, Antwerp.

If you are looking for a challenging accounting role with international exposure, growth opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.