Accountant (m/f/d) - Remote (Netherlands)
Key Skills
Job Description
About Manus
Manus develops ManusPlus, a cloud-based workforce management solution for staff scheduling, time and attendance, task management and labour budgeting, available on web and mobile. Manus helps its customers save up to 10% on labour costs.
Manus is part of Valsoft, a Montreal-based company that acquires and grows vertical market software businesses. Valsoft has more than 150 companies in over 20 industries and 14+ countries.
The role
As Senior Accountant, you report to the Controller and work alongside the Senior Director of Finance and the Head of Finance. Fully remote role within the Netherlands.
What you will do
Close & reporting
- Perform financial period close tasks and complex journal entries/accounting analysis
- Perform balance sheet analysis and reviews, including reconciliations of accounts
- Follow up with vendors/suppliers on missing invoices; full accountability for cost accruals for the P&L review
- Reconcile intercompany transactions
- Prepare financial KPIs and review them for accuracy
- Prepare ad-hoc performance analysis and management reporting
- Perform monthly variance analysis of actual vs. plan (budget/forecast)
Compliance & controls
- Prepare and process payroll tax returns, VAT returns and intra-community (ICP) declarations for local entities
- Lead the completion of annual statutory audits, yearly closing of financial statements and tax filings, and ad-hoc compliance requirements
- Process payments and bank transfers and ensure approvals are adequate
- Ensure key controls and procedures are respected and implemented where needed
Team & projects
- Support the Head of Finance in overseeing the AP/AR analysts, including reviewing their work, coaching and onboarding
- Supervise and assist the team and make sure the whole team delivers on time
- Participate in special projects
What you bring
Must-haves
- Minimum of 5 years of experience
- Multi-currency and multi-entity experience
- Demonstrable expertise in accrual accounting theory and practice
- Hands-on experience with Dutch GAAP
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel
- Fluent English
- You live in and are authorised to work in the Netherlands (no visa sponsorship available)
Nice-to-haves
- Dutch
- NetSuite experience
- A professional qualification in bookkeeping and/or accounting
- German or French
About you
- A detail-oriented self-starter who thrives on process and solving problems
- A curious mindset, able to learn new systems quickly, with the desire to grow and develop over time
- A team player who loves a challenge and wants to eventually own their area of the business
Hiring process
Screening call → Interview → Excel exercise → Final interview
Core Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant will manage financial period closes, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis while ensuring compliance with tax filings and statutory audits. Additionally, the role involves overseeing AP/AR analysts and supporting the finance leadership team with performance reporting and special projects.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience, expertise in Dutch GAAP, and proficiency in multi-currency accounting. Applicants are required to live in and be authorized to work in the Netherlands without visa sponsorship.
About Valsoft Corporation
Industry: Financial Services
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
As a leading player in vertical market software (VMS), Valsoft combines industry expertise with a unique buy-and-hold investment philosophy, managing a growing portfolio of companies that benefit from decentralized leadership and operational autonomy. We actively support our businesses, guiding them in their growth and evolution into market leaders. Headquartered in Montreal with a global presence, Valsoft is committed to building a legacy of excellence by prioritizing sustainable growth and operational efficiency. Our long-term vision, driven by entrepreneurial spirit and disciplined execution, ensures we create lasting value for our portfolio companies, their customers, and the industries they serve. For more information, visit valsoftcorp.com. - En tant qu'acteur de premier plan dans le domaine des logiciels pour marchés verticaux (LMV), Valsoft allie expertise sectorielle et une philosophie d'investissement unique axée sur l'acquisition et la conservation. Nous gérons un portefeuille croissant d'entreprises qui bénéficient d'un leadership décentralisé et d'une autonomie opérationnelle. Nous soutenons activement nos entreprises en les accompagnant dans leur croissance et leur évolution en leaders de leur secteur. Basée à Montréal et présente à l'échelle mondiale, Valsoft s'engage à bâtir un héritage d'excellence en priorisant la croissance durable et l'efficacité opérationnelle. Notre vision à long terme, portée par un esprit entrepreneurial et une exécution rigoureuse, nous permet de créer une valeur durable pour nos entreprises, leurs clients et les industries qu'elles desservent. Pour plus d'informations, visitez valsoftcorp.com.