Client Accountant
Full-time
2-5 years experience
Hybrid
Key Skills
Accounting
Financial reporting
Dutch GAAP
IFRS
Bookkeeping
Financial statements
Audit support
Transaction monitoring
Client relationship management
Portfolio management
Compliance
Communication skills
Teamwork
Analytical skills
Job Description
Position: Client Accountant
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Hybrid)
About Us
The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations.
Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.
What’s it like to work here?
We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an accomplished Client Accountant to join our Accounting department as part of our financial services business in Amsterdam.
As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group’s financial services offering, our Amsterdam office opened its doors in 2015. We have achieved good growth since with the Maples infrastructure and network supporting us to deliver the best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services.
The Client Accountant supports the Fiduciary department. Providing assistance and independently undertaking a number of routine accounting mandates and the administration of a portfolio of clients as directed by the Vice Presidents and the Senior Vice President.
Key responsibilities:
- maintaining contact with asset/investment managers, trustees, collateral administrators, banks and other involved stakeholders to obtain the required information for reporting purposes, meeting deadlines and meeting the client's needs;
- liaising with external parties such as tax advisors, auditors and authorities;
- assisting with managing portfolio in respect of planning, meeting deadlines and quality of work;
- keeping abreast with changes in local (relevant) legislation and accounting guidelines;
- handling accounting services for Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) involved in
- bookkeeping, preparing management accounts and compiling financial statements (according to Dutch GAAP and/or IFRS standard) on time and in accordance with the agreed terms of the engagement;
- preparing audit tails and support the audit process;
- developing effective working relations with clients and responding promptly and professionally to client requests;
- reviewing clients payments;
- consistently monitoring and minimising receivables.
- assisting with transaction monitoring and bank admin services
- assisting with annual compliance reviews and updating of client information
Requirements:
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
- Previous accounting experience (2 - 4 years) ideally gained in a Trust/Fiduciary company or financial services company;
- Bachelor or Masters Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or equivalent;
- Want to succeed, grow, be challenged and challenge others;
- Strong communication skills and work well in a team;
- Dutch GAAP and/or IFRS knowledge;
- Fluent English is required;
- Dutch would be an advantage.
- Willing to learn
Benefits & Rewards
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive vacation packages
- Educational assistance and professional development programmes
- Pension plan
- Holidays allowance
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Global mental wellness programme
- Social events
You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.
Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.
“Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made.”
Core Responsibilities
The Client Accountant manages a portfolio of clients by handling bookkeeping, preparing management accounts, and compiling financial statements in accordance with Dutch GAAP or IFRS. They also maintain relationships with stakeholders, assist with audit processes, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
Requirements
The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor or Master's degree in Accounting, Business, or Economics and has 2-4 years of relevant experience in a trust or financial services firm. Proficiency in English is required, along with knowledge of Dutch GAAP or IFRS and strong communication skills.
Benefits
- Vacation packages
- Educational assistance
- Professional development programmes
- Pension plan
- Holidays allowance
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Global mental wellness programme
- Social events
About The Maples Group (Financial Services)
Industry: Financial Services
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
The Maples Group is a leading service provider offering clients a comprehensive range of legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg, and is an independent provider of fiduciary, fund services, regulatory and compliance, and entity formation and management services. The Maples Group distinguishes itself with a client-focused approach, providing solutions tailored to their specific needs. Its global network of lawyers and industry professionals are strategically located in the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East to ensure that clients gain immediate access to expert advice and bespoke support, within convenient time zones.
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