Junior Financial Services Accountant

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

Junior Financial Services Accountant Real Estate

We are looking to recruit a Junior Financial Services Accountant Real Estate. You will deliver accounting services and advice to Real Estate firms. This sector-specific Accounting Team consists of 7 accountants and a manager.

Scope

You will deliver accounting services and advice to Real Estate firms. This sector-specific Accounting Team consists of 7 accountants and a manager. You will perform sector-specific accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and disclosures. You will also ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting standards, and you will produce client customised interim reports, investor reporting, and Waterfall calculations for the clients. Finally, you will provide assistance on complex client transactions (capital calls, distributions, sale & purchase of assets, complex loans, etc.) and manage the booking in the accounting system.

Key Responsibilities

• Review of Financial Statements;
• Review of bookkeeping (accruals, interest calculations, sales entries, movements in investment property, lease incentives, intangibles, service charges reconciliations according to Dutch GAAP but also US GAAP principle);
• Review of distributions and capital contribution requests;
• Review of cash flow statements;
• Review (and preparation) of Client-specific monthly reporting;
• Prepare and coordination of CIT & VAT returns;
• Prepare audit file and assistance with statutory audits;
• Follow up, and coordinate on client-specific accounting requests.

Attributes & Skills

• Basic knowledge level of Dutch GAAP, knowledge of IFRS is preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written Dutch and English communication skills;
• You are pro-active, focused on quality, persuasive, and you have great advisory skills.

Relevant Experience

At least 1-3 years of relevant experience (audit or accounting).

Education/Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance (e.g., Accounting, Business Economics, Business Administration).

Company Benefits

A challenging position in an ambitious organization where no day is the same. A company with a view to the future with which you can grow together and, above all, put your own stamp on. In addition, we offer:

• Market conforms remuneration and benefits (e.g., allowance to travel to work);
• 8% holiday allowance & 26 days off per year + 1 flexible public holiday. You have the option to buy (max. 5) vacation days;
• Collective pension scheme, non-contributory, option to voluntarily save extra with a maximum of 5.4%;
• Bonus Plan, based on Group performance and individual performance;
• Training and courses via our digital learning environment ‘Skills Platform’;
• Work laptop and phone;
• The possibility to work partially from home and a fee to set up your home office.

Besides, we care about you as one of our employees, so our additional package includes:

• Our Well-being program (Open Up);
• Employee discounts via Benefits at Work;
• Bike riding via the bike scheme;
• Free coffee, tea, and fruits in our office.

Around the world, our staff volunteer time as well as raise funds for groups and organizations in their local communities. We support employees’ charitable efforts by encouraging engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and projects to improve our impact as a company. You have the opportunity to participate in team volunteering activities to support your communities, with one day being paid for. Don’t have the time? With Payroll Giving it will be easier and more financially attractive for you to donate to charity.

So, we value interdepartmental collaboration, try to work as ONE throughout the world, and of course get to know each other better outside of work at our DoMiBo’s (Thursday Afternoon Drinks). We look forward to getting to know you better as well!

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!