CMS is looking for an Accounting Assistant to strengthen its finance & accounting team in Brussels.
Profile:
* Ideally, you have some experience in a similar accounting role, however, don’t hesitate to apply if this would be your first job!
* You hold a Belgian higher-education degree in Accounting
* You have an excellent command of Excel and are comfortable working with accounting softwares such as Winbooks
* You are a French speaker with a good command of English and basic knowledge of Dutch
* You have strong project-management skills and can take full ownership of processes from start to finish
* You are hands-on, proactive and able to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
* You work with great accuracy and attention to detail
* You are enthusiastic, a true team-player and possess excellent communication skills
* You have a strong sense of service
Main responsibilities:
As Accounting Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the team with tasks such as:
* Day-to-day management: entering supplier invoices, handling emails, tracking invoices receivable, performing various data entry and verification tasks, and assisting with the preparation of customer invoices.
* Annual management: compiling the customer list and preparing Statbel reports.
* Monthly and annual closings: recording closing entries and preparing monthly filings (VAT – INTRA – ONEGATE).
* Reopening: reopening the books, preparing the budget for year A+1, and allocating expenses.
What we offer:
* A permanent contract of 39h/week
* 26 days of paid annual leave
* A dynamic team composed of 1 accountant, 1 Account Assistant and 1 Invoicing Assistant
* A diverse and inclusive work environment and team
* An attractive salary between 3.000€ and 5.000€ gross depending on the experience
* Luncheon vouchers: 10€/day
* 250€ in eco-vouchers per year
* Hospitalisation and group (5%) insurance without personal contribution
* Bonus plan (CCT 90)
* Public transport coverage or reimbursement of home-workplace travel costs
* Work-life balance: homeworking 2 days per week
* Local team management
* Long-term commitment to our employees
* Close collaboration with other departments and on an international level with other CMS countries
* Opportunities for career progression based on your aspirations and potential
* Possibility of individual Dutch language classes
* Local and international CMS events, sporting events and conferences
* Sport activities
* Wellbeing activities and conferences
* Many internal events
Recruitment process:
Our selection process is designed to be transparent, efficient, and friendly. It consists of the following steps:
1. CV Screening: initial review of applications to assess alignment with the requirements of the role.
2. Phone Interview (Language Check): short call with HR to evaluate your English and Dutch language skills.
3. First Interview On-Site: meeting with our Accountant and Operations Manager to discuss your experience, motivation, and fit with the team.
4. Technical Accounting Test & Team Introduction: on-site technical test to assess your accounting skills, followed by a brief meeting with two future colleagues: the Account Assistant and the Invoicing Assistant.
About CMS:
CMS is a founding member of the Legal Diversity and Inclusion Alliance (https://legaldiversityalliance.be/). Selection for recruitment is irrespective of gender, race or ethnicity, age, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
CMS Belgium has been granted a silver medal by Ecovadis, the world's most trusted business sustainability rating, recognizing our commitment to sustainability and business ethics.
Read more about working for CMS here.