Financial Accountant

Job description

As a Financial Accountant at Sunweb Group, you will deepen your accounting expertise while contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of our organization. You will work in the fast-paced and ever-evolving travel industry, where continuous learning, innovation, and personal development are part of our DNA.

Are you passionate about digitalization, improving processes, and driving high-quality financial operations? Then this role could be your perfect next step.

Role overview

In this role, you will be responsible for the administration of multiple entities within the legal structure of Sunweb, acting as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC). You will ensure accurate and timely month-end closings, maintain full ownership of the balance sheet, and assist in both group and statutory (local GAAP) audit processes. You will also be responsible for ensuring smooth coordination between various stakeholders, safeguarding financial integrity and compliance through accurate reconciliations.

You will report to the Team Lead Accounting, while also working closely on a daily basis with colleagues from Controlling, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other support departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting tasks and act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for financial accounting related topics for the entities under your responsibility
• Participate in the financial month-end close process
• Take full ownership of the balance sheet for the entities under your responsibility
• Perform monthly balance sheet analytics for the entities under your responsibility as input for the month close reporting and to ensure correctness of the numbers
• Support continuous improvements (process/cooperation/system) within the financial administration (NetSuite)
• Support in the local GAAP audits and group audit
• Fixed assets: Responsible for managing fixed assets across all Sunweb entities, including capitalization, asset assessment, and the execution of depreciation runs
• VAT: Assist in the preparation of tax returns

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• More than 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, cash management, and financial reconciliations
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, mainly Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in English is required; basic level Dutch is a plus

Let us introduce Sunweb Group

Sunweb Group is one of Europe’s largest online travel agencies, sending over 1.3 million holidaymakers annually to unforgettable destinations. Operating in eight international markets, we cater to all travelers through our brands, Sunweb and ‘Eliza Was Here.’ With a team of 600 colleagues and operational hubs in Rotterdam, Girona, Paris, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Antwerp, Chambéry, and Zurich, we deliver seamless, high-quality holiday experiences at competitive prices. Our Fast Forward culture fosters focus and trust, enabling us to shape the future of holidays while helping our customers press pause and create lasting memories.

Why join our journey?

• Enjoy up to 20% off when booking with our brands for you, your family, and your friends
• As an international company we support a hybrid way of working; we provide you with office furniture and IT equipment
• We enjoy the journey so enjoy 25 holidays plus 6 ATV days, based on fulltime employment
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and a personalized Reflect & Develop Plan to support your career growth
• Benefit from coaching sessions designed to support your well-being
• Receive work-from-home and travel allowances to ease your daily routine