Accounting Specialist

Join our international finance team as an Accounting Specialist! Ensure accurate financial processes, support audits, and drive reliable reporting in a dynamic, fast-paced trading environment.

About West Coast Supply Group:

West Coast Supply Group is an international trading company, founded in 1977 and based in the Netherlands. We specialize in the global distribution of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), sourcing A-brands and distributing them across more than 75 countries. Our business is built on smart trading, deep market knowledge, and strong, long-term partnerships with both suppliers and customers.

We operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where decisions are made quickly, and results matter. Our teams work across multiple product categories from food and beverages to personal care and household goods serving a diverse mix of markets, from wholesale and retail to emerging channels.

As part of our Finance & Accounting team, you’ll work in a collaborative environment where numbers matter but so do ideas. You will have the opportunity to contribute to accurate financial processes that support global operations while gaining exposure to international trade and supply chain dynamics.

About the role:

As an Accounting Specialist within our Accounting & Reporting team, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our financial processes. You will be responsible for validating and managing the accounting activities of one or more legal entities within West Coast Supply Group, supporting the company’s financial integrity and operational excellence.

In this role, you will work closely with your colleagues in the accounting team as well as cross-functional departments such as operations, logistics, and commercial teams. Your expertise will help ensure that day-to-day accounting transactions are processed correctly, financial data is up to date, and all reporting obligations are met.

The position requires you to stay alert to changes in internal processes or external regulations that could impact financial administration. You will prioritize tasks, make informed decisions, and help ensure that financial records comply with accounting principles and company policies.

Responsibilities:

Accounting

• Monitor and evaluate all accounting processes to ensure timely and complete financial administration in accordance with laws, regulations, and internal requirements.
• Perform daily accounting operations:
• • Issue invoices.
  • Process bank statements.
  • Manage fixed asset administration.
  • Process cost allocations, revaluations, salary journals, accruals, provisions, and tax bookings.
  • Approve suppliers and customers in the ERP system.
• Ensure reliable reporting and reconciliation of trial balance amounts, including taxes:
• • Prepare and submit VAT, CBS, and ICP returns.
  • Prepare and submit Statiegeld returns.
  • Prepare weekly Consumption Tax payments and quarterly Consumption Tax returns.
  • Prepare packaging tax returns.
  • Monitor and manage communication with external parties.
  • Reconcile intercompany balances.

Financial Reporting

Monthly Closing Process

• Support monthly closing processes and meet internal deadlines for the Accounting & Reporting team.
• Ensure trial balance reporting follows the matching principle and accrual-based accounting.
• Obtain and review information from operational teams to prepare and challenge monthly accruals.
• Ensure timely reporting of trial balance, including performing analytical reviews.

Annual Reporting Process

• Participate in interim process inquiries by external auditors and provide supporting documentation and process descriptions.
• Support the year-end audit process, including providing information for sample testing, goods reconciliation, and other audit requirements.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Financial Bachelor
• Languages: English (fluent)
• IT Knowledge: Microsoft Office Skills, Excel skills, ERP (Microsoft Dynamics Navision) Nice to have: BI skills (Preferably Qlikview)
• Experience level: Experience in wholesale accounting and VAT administrations

Being part of West Coast Supply Group means:

Having the freedom to find your own winning formula. We are a multicultural (we currently have 30+ nationalities in our team) and dynamic group of individuals, who all share a top-scoring mentality and a commercial mindset. You will feel part of our team, meet amazing colleagues, and make new friends in no time. West Coast Supply Group’s people make it a power factory; the open-minded and collaborative team is key to (y)our success: we cheer each other on, you can ask for help, and you have the freedom to be your own entrepreneur.

Benefits:

• 25 days of leave annually, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Gourmet Dining: Delight in meals prepared by our talented, international private chefs.
• Weekly Socials: Unwind with drinks and snacks every Friday at our in-house bar.
• Exclusive Events: Participate in our renowned Summer and Christmas parties, featuring activities like go-karting and boat rentals.
• Travel Reimbursement: We cover your commuting expenses to and from the office.
• Diversity Celebration: Celebrate our vibrant workplace with over 47 nationalities.
• Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates.
• Industry Engagement: Opportunities to attend trade shows and industry events.
• Dynamic Work Culture: Be part of a young, ambitious, and international team.
• Autonomous Environment: Thrive in an independent and supportive work setting.
• Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan.
• Office Ambiance: Experience a vibrant atmosphere with a Sonos on each floor.

"Working in an international company like WCSG is a wonderful experience. With everyone so enthusiastic and friendly, you can easily have great conversations. And, of course, working in such a great team in our Finance department, where we support and motivate each other to accomplish our tasks."
Shari, Finance team

"Working at WCSG is not just working with a young and international group of people, but also a very warm and open group. Having a physical disability has never been an issue. All the colleagues see me as an equal value as every other colleague. The fun and international atmosphere itself makes it already amazing to work here. Having the feeling that not just my work is worth something to the company, but also me as a person, makes it even better."
Arnout, Finance team

"WCSG offers a fun and relaxed work environment. The finance department is great to work in, everyone is helpful and supportive. It's easy to feel welcome!"
Joana, Finance team

“Working at WCSG allows me to dive into different Financial projects that moves the company forward. I work independently and within a supportive team. Each day is different and I learn and grow a lot in this company. The environment is fun and colleagues are very helpful."
Anonymous, Finance team

“Working in Finance means working on the infrastructure for our company to ensure seamless business cooperation and revenue. As we continue to grow, this is a challenging role in an ambitious team where we work on our common goals. West Coast Supply Group is a company that offers opportunities to those who take initiative and the Finance team is supportive. It is a great environment to work in!”
Anonymous, Finance team