Key Skills

Job Description

Place in the Organization At uniQure, we are delivering on the promise of gene therapy and delivering hope for patients facing urgent unmet medical needs. Every role in our organization carries profound purpose; whether you're in research, operations, access, or support, your contributions impact patients. We're seeking passionate professionals who thrive in high-stakes environments, uphold rigorous quality standards, and share our relentless commitment to transforming the lives of patients. Join us in making the impossible possible, where your expertise becomes a catalyst for life-changing treatments. Position Overview The Role The Financial Accountant is part of our Accounting Team based in Amsterdam (uniQure Corporate HQ) and will be operating in a dynamic environment, reporting to the Senior Director Global Accounting and working closely together with the Amsterdam based Finance Manager and team. The position will focus on the accounting for uniQure global entities, as well as preparation of P&L, monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Experience with working in a US public company environment and with SOx404 requirements is a plus. The right person will have the experience, passion, and energy to successfully fulfill a wide variety GL tasks. Job Objectives And Responsibilities Enter monthly accounting journals in SAP, reconcile ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g. bank statements application in SAP and reconciliations, rent, service cost and lease contracts accruals, Contractors and SG&A accruals, Fixed Assets, other) AP- Assists in the review of the AP team’s invoice postings from SAP (GL and cost center classification), check (GRIR), check bank payments Reconcile balance sheet accounts and P&L and effectively execute processes that are SOX compliant Prepare and reconcile accruals and prepayments, loan and leases schedules Monthly analytical review of foreign exchange rates applied in SAP Maintain the (in)tangible fixed assets register and record monthly depreciation/amortization Create VAT reports from SAP, prepare the VAT return and submit the periodic returns. Knowledge of the Netherlands’ VAT codes (e.g. 4A, 5B etc.) and how it is applied is essential. Assist in external & internal audit preparations and queries Actively participate and bring value to cross functional meetings intended to improve or automate accounting and control processes. Qualifications/ Core Competences Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Economics Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 3 – 5 years of related experience in an international company, including experience with accounting systems (SAP4HANA is preferred) Good communication skills, business partnering. Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products Experience with process automation using AI (e.g. Claude, Robot Processing Automation (RPA), Bots, etc.) is preferred. Creating rules in SAP to automate monthly journal postings. Ability to perform accurate and detailed work in a dynamic environment Knows how to prioritize and get things done. Be a self-starter Experience or affinity with working in a diverse and international environment Excellent knowledge of English language, both verbal as written uniQure is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected]. uniQure posts all open positions exclusively on our official Careers page and LinkedIn. We do not recruit through any other job boards, third-party websites, or unsolicited outreach via text or messaging apps. All legitimate communication from uniQure’s Talent Acquisition team will come from an @uniqure.com email address. We will never request financial information nor payment of any kind during the application process. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from uniQure, do not respond or share personal information. Inquiries can be made via [email protected]. uniQure processes personal data submitted through this application for recruitment and hiring purposes only. Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data. For full details on how we collect, use, store, and protect your information — including disclosures for California residents under the CCPA and for applicants under the GDPR — please review our applicant privacy notice.

Core Responsibilities

The Financial Accountant is responsible for managing global entity accounting, including journal entries, ledger reconciliations, and fixed asset maintenance. They also assist with VAT returns, audit preparations, and cross-functional process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Economics with 3–5 years of relevant international experience. Proficiency in SAP, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of Dutch VAT codes are essential requirements for the role.