Flemish Brabant | Accountant | English | Real Estate | Finance | Permanent Contract | 1111945
Your new companyRecruitment and selection agency Hays is looking for a Real Estate Accountant for one of its clients active in the real estate sector. Our client is an international company managing a large European real estate portfolio and employing several hundred professionals across multiple countries. They are known for a dynamic and supportive work environment that values collaboration, continuous learning and operational excellence. The organization combines a strong entrepreneurial spirit with well‐established processes, offering employees the opportunity to grow within a stable and expanding structure. You will join a finance team where knowledge sharing, accuracy and cross‐departmental cooperation are key.
Your new roleAs Real Estate Accountant you will play an important role in the accounting and reporting activities related to real estate projects across Europe. You will support the follow‐up of construction, renovation and maintenance projects, working closely with internal stakeholders such as development teams, local accounting teams and operations.Your responsibilities include:Monitoring commitments and expenditures related to real estate projects, ensuring accurate and timely accountingAssisting with invoice processing: follow‐up, review of allocations, and ensuring correct application of VAT and legal entity detailsProviding support during monthly and quarterly closings, including reconciliations, depreciation and capitalization processesPreparing financial information for project reporting and budgetsCollaborating with internal teams on audits, tax-related documentation and various ad‐hoc assignmentsContributing to process improvements and system optimization within the finance department
This position requires both analytical thinking and strong communication skills, as you will regularly interact with colleagues across multiple European locations.
Your profileFor this Real Estate Accountant role we are looking for someone with:A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance or economics, or equivalent experienceAt least 3 years of experience in accountingA professional background in the services or retail sector, which is essential for this positionFluency in English, both spoken and writtenStrong SAP knowledge, as this is a key tool used dailySolid Excel skills and an interest in working with multiple IT systemsA proactive mindset, attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities in a structured mannerTeam spirit and willingness to collaborate with colleagues across different departments and countries
Experience in a real estate environment or working with IFRS/local GAAP is considered a plus.
What you'll get in returnThe exact salary package and benefits will be discussed during the process. The company offers a professional environment that encourages development, learning opportunities and a healthy work-life balance.What you need to do nowInterested in this Accountant position? Apply via Hays or contact Esther Dipita for more information ( or via +32470191261).
Capitalisation, Audit, Attention to detail, Documentation, Use ICT systems, Prioritize Workload, Budget, SAP, Projects, Invoice Processing, Manners, Offering Support, Monitoring, Legal Entities, Accounting, Renovation, Allocations, Optimization, VOS, Team Building, Depreciation, Project reporting, Maintenance project, Proactivity, Retail Sales, Reporting, MS Excel, Operations, Service, Management, GAAP, Construction, Financial analysis, Process Development