GL Accountant

Step into the dynamic world of e-commerce and become the financial backbone for seven of our growing entities. As our new GL Accountant, you will not only be responsible for flawless accounting but also for helping build the future of our finance department.

Do you get energized by optimizing processes and want to leverage AI and new technologies to make an impact? Then this is the role for you.💫

Your job

As a GL Accountant, you are the backbone of our financial operations and will work closely with AR/AP specialists and the finance administrator. You combine accuracy with a strategic perspective and take full ownership of the following domains:

• Complete management: You are the owner of the full financial administration from A to Z for 7 legal entities (NL x3, DK, US, ES, DE).
• Closings and reporting: You independently handle the month, quarter, and year-end closings and ensure timely and accurate reporting that serves as the basis for crucial business decisions.
• Fiscal responsibility: Preparing and filing various tax returns (VAT, Corporate Income Tax) is your responsibility.
• Annual account: You prepare the files for the annual financial statements and are the primary point of contact for our external accountants (abroad).
• Process innovation: You proactively identify opportunities for improvement in our financial processes and systems. You play a key role in the selection and implementation of new (AI-driven) tools to elevate our department to the next level.

Who are you?

You are a communicatively strong and perfectly organized professional. With your open and positive mindset, you are a valuable addition to our team. You are analytically sharp, proactive, and thrive in an environment where you can independently tackle complex challenges.

• A completed Bachelor's (HBO) or Master's (WO) degree in a financial field (e.g., Accountancy, Business Economics).
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a similar role as a (GL) Accountant or Assistant Controller.
• Thorough knowledge of Dutch GAAP and demonstrable experience in independently preparing annual financial statements. IFRS is a plus.
• A demonstrable affinity with IT systems and an insatiable curiosity for the practical application of AI and automation in finance is a pre.
• Excellent command of the English language (spoken and written) and a good understanding of the Dutch language.
• You live near our office in Utrecht and are willing to work from the office at least twice a week.
• Plus: Experience with Exact Online and QuickBooks.

Some practical things we expect from you:

• You’re available for at least 4 days a week (32 hours);
• You are willing to come to our Utrecht office for two days/week;
• You have a valid work permit for the Netherlands or EU citizenship.

Who are we?

Being part of our team means working with diverse and fun people who trust and help you along the way. Channable was founded in 2014 in the heart of Utrecht. We are now a strong team of 350+ diverse individuals, more than 40+ nationalities, and a brand new and vibrant HQ in Utrecht, serving customers all over the globe. We're also operating from other offices including New York City, Berlin, and Aarhus.

Joining Channable means you’re looking for a bit more than just a job. We like spending time with each other. Be that in the office, our Channabar, or in one of our internal chats. We’re open-minded and down-to-earth people. We’re super proud that everyone adds their own special spice to Channable’s culture. Diverse as we are, we all share our love for growth, to help, to take ownership, and create an awesome journey together.

What do we do?

Channable is a fast-growing B2B SaaS platform that offers a fully integrated way to market your products online. We empower marketers and online businesses to manage, scale, and optimize their marketing.

What do we offer?

• The base salary is gross between €3,515 and €4,500 per month based on a 40-hour workweek. The salary is determined based on experience.
• 8% holiday allowance - 8% of your yearly salary, which is paid together with the May salary.
• Company-wide bonus - up to 10% of your annual salary, determined yearly by our founders based on financial planning and targets.
• Annual L&D budget of €1,000 to spend on anything you want to learn. You can take full advantage of this to grow professionally.
• Saving for old age - we have a saving scheme for old age which can accrue up to 5% of your monthly salary.
• Traveling to our office? No problem, we got you covered (NS Business Card, or €0.23 per km if you decide to use a different means of transport). 🚆
• To work in a beautiful historic and fully renovated office in the heart of Utrecht & with a flexible hybrid working policy of minimum 2 days in the office. 🏡
• Since you can work from home, we will provide home office supplies 🖥️⌨️
• 26 vacation days + 2 reload days based on 40 hours
• We offer a 3-week-long workcation; and an additional 3 weeks, if you live as an expat in the Netherlands! 🍹
• Having flexible working hours means starting your day between 8.00 - 10.00 am 🕰️
• We want you to feel good - please feel free to use our discounted Urban Sports Club subscription
• You have free & anonymous access to the OpenUp platform and psychologists. This free service is also available to your family members
• Are you going to become a parent? We think it is important that you spend time with your newborn. Enjoy 5 weeks of 100% paid partner leave!
• At Channable, our Chef and Commis Chef prepare fresh meals Monday to Thursday, catering to all dietary needs - including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free - to keep our team fueled and inspired!
• Channaweekend (yes, in 2026 we go for a long weekend with all our colleagues from all over the world 💜🔥)
• Additional working conditions like massages, in-office bar (Channabar), parties, sports teams (even personal training sessions at our Channagym), video games, and many more!