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Your job For students at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) or HAS University of Applied Sciences, we offer an interesting and substantive part-time job with the Farm Accountancy Data Network (Bedrijveninformatienet) of Wageningen University & Research. As an Administrative Assistant, you will record financial and sustainability data from Dutch agricultural and horticultural businesses in our database. In doing so, you will support our administrative staff in producing a complete farm accounting system and sustainability report for agricultural enterprises. For this position, it is important that you are available for at least 24 hours per week during office hours for a period of six months. We also expect you to have a good command of the Dutch language. You can choose to work from Wageningen or one of our regional offices in Alkmaar, Drachten, The Hague, Goes, Holten, Oisterwijk, or Meijel. About The Role As an Administrative Assistant, you will register financial and sustainability data from Dutch agricultural and horticultural businesses in our database. Your work will mainly consist of entering various technical and financial business data, including: Sustainable production assets present on the farm Livestock numbers Labor hours Supplier and customer invoices Batch payment processing Loan administration Other technical and financial business records You will derive this information from central databases, digital invoices from suppliers and customers, or information separately provided by agricultural entrepreneurs. The Farm Accountancy Data Network Consists Of Approximately 1,500 agricultural and horticultural businesses 100 fishing vessels 100 forestry businesses Around 70 administrative employees maintain this network. For more information about the Farm Accountancy Data Network, visit: www.wur.nl/bedrijveninformatienet Your qualities We only ask for what is genuinely necessary to perform this work successfully: You are currently enrolled in a degree program within the agricultural or financial-economic field, for example at HAS or WUR. You have an affinity with and knowledge of the agricultural or horticultural sector. You are comfortable working with computers and preferably have experience with digital bookkeeping/accounting systems. You possess strong communication skills, are helpful and flexible, and can work independently. You are accurate, detail-oriented, and have strong numerical skills. You have a good command of the Dutch language (spoken and written). We offer When it comes to employment benefits, you'll be in good hands at Wageningen University & Research (WUR): Part-time employment: minimum 24 hours per week for a period of six months. Flexible working hours during normal office hours. Free public transport for commuting between home and work. A structural year-end bonus of 8.3%. Excellent pension scheme through ABP. Access to sports facilities on the Wageningen campus at a reduced rate. These attractive secondary employment benefits are complemented by a competitive salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a gross salary ranging from €2,749 to €3,399 per month based on a full-time 36-hour workweek, in accordance with the Wageningen Research Collective Labour Agreement (Scale 5). For this position, an appointment of 24 to 32 hours per week is negotiable. Please note that you will receive an employment contract through a temporary employment agency. Important information For more information about this position, you can contact Anita van der Knijff (Team Leader, Farm Accountancy Data Network) at +31 (0)70 335 8181 or via [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, you can contact Jouke van Oostenbrugge, Corporate Recruiter, via [email protected]. Interested in Applying? Please apply by clicking the application button on the vacancy page on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible in mutual consultation with candidates. Welcome, safe, and valued Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization. We are The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines. Read the 5 reasons (https://www.wur.nl/en/Jobs/Why-choose-WUR.htm) why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus! We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

Core Responsibilities

Enter financial, technical, and sustainability data from Dutch agricultural and horticultural businesses into the Farm Accountancy Data Network database. Use central databases, digital invoices, and information provided by agricultural entrepreneurs to support farm accounting and sustainability reporting.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in an agricultural or financial-economic degree program and have an affinity with and knowledge of agriculture or horticulture. They should be comfortable using computers, communicate well in Dutch, and work accurately and independently; availability of at least 24 hours per week for six months is required.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Hours
• Free Public Transport for Commuting
• Year-End Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Discounted Access to Sports Facilities