Junior Accountant

Who we are? Silverfin is a cutting-edge cloud software solution built by accountants, for accountants. Founded in 2013, Silverfin was created to solve the frustrations of manual, error-prone processes in analysing financial data and compliance. From day one, we’ve been a cloud-first platform with an open API architecture, leveraging structured data to transform how accountants work. Our mission is simple: to enhance and support the accountancy profession through AI and automation, ensuring accountants remain relevant and respected in the future of finance. In 2023, Silverfin became part of the Visma Group, joining one of Europe’s leading providers of cloud software. This partnership strengthens our ability to innovate and expand our impact within the accountancy industry. Today, Silverfin is trusted by over 930 firms across 16 countries. Our clients include all of the Big 4 accounting firms, as well as leading global networks like BDO, PKF, Baker Tilly, Grant Thornton, and Moore. Headquartered in Ghent, with offices in London, Luxembourg, and Gouda (NL), we’re a team of over 180 people - including a diverse remote engineering team working across multiple time zones - all working together to drive innovation in accounting. How would you support our success? As a Connected Accountant, you will be involved in the accounts payable, receivable and G/L accounting processes across the legal entities of our international group. You’ll be part of the Finance and broader Bizops Team, reporting to our Head of Finance, and you’ll be interacting with local and global suppliers and customers, internal stakeholders, and external advisors & auditors. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to bring Connected Accounting into practice!

Accounts Payable & General Ledger Accounting (80%)

• Running our end-to-end purchase invoice flow: capture and allocate invoices into the approval flow, process approved invoices into accounting entries, prepare cost splits according to our analytical accounting standards.
• Taking ownership on first-line supplier communication and management (invoices, payments, reminders, queries & questions). Deep-diving into ad-hoc and recurring cost, purchase and supplier topics upon relevance.
• Processing daily bank transactions and payment journals, keep supplier ageing lists up to date and prepare payment batches.
• Supporting monthly accounting closing flow: including but not limited to accounts preparation and reconciliations, preparation or review of G/L entries, accruals and run cost analysis, and monitoring the checks & balances in place.
• Supporting year-end closing processes, accounts production, corporate tax declarations and external audits.
• Grow to a key user in cloud accounting tools as well as our real-time data hub in Silverfin connecting all of those.

Accounts Receivable (20%)

• Billing: Accurately checking and posting sales invoices triggered by our automated subscription engine.
• Collections: Reviewing all outstanding balances and ensuring that outstanding invoices are paid to terms. Utilizing our automated workflow tool to facilitate your work to a maximum extent.

Projects

• Assist the team in projects to improve our existing accounting processes (automation, implementation of new tools or new features, establishing new overseas entities, and many more etc.)

What would success look like?

• Accuracy: Deliver consistent and precise data entry and reconciliation to support the company's financial integrity.
• Efficiency: Manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks, ensuring timely completion of all assigned duties.
• Collaboration: Engage proactively with the team and other stakeholders to foster a supportive and cooperative work environment that enhances productivity and morale.
• Continuous Improvement: Show a willingness to learn and adapt, seeking opportunities for professional growth and process enhancements.
• Customer Focus: Maintain strong communication skills to support internal and external stakeholders, delivering service with professionalism and a positive attitude.

What will support your success?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Previous internship or entry-level experience in accounting or a related field can be an advantage but may not be required for all roles
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Exact Online or Xero) and Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of financial reporting
• Some flexibility and the ability to perform under pressure (e.g. closing or compliance deadline peaks)
• Critical thinking. Your suggestions will be embraced, but we expect you to take the initiative and come up with them!
• Accuracy and an eye for detail. Only right & precise numbers satisfy you at the end of the day
• Positive drive and mindset
• You are customer-oriented & don’t mind interacting with people
• Fluent communication and literacy skills, helping you communicate with internal colleagues and external suppliers

We Care For You

• Be part of something bigger – Join a growing SaaS company that’s now proudly part of Visma, Europe’s leader in mission-critical cloud software.
• A connected team, wherever you are – Take part in regular team activities, retreats, and offsites to keep our culture thriving.
• Grow with us – Take advantage of career development opportunities and a personal training allowance to support your growth.
• Time to recharge – Enjoy our company-wide Wellbeing Days off each month (reviewed annually).
• Fair compensation – Receive a competitive rewards package with benefits tailored to your role.
• Flexibility with connection – We have a hybrid setup, with a minimum of two days a week in the office. However, we understand that life can be unpredictable, so we offer flexibility to accommodate unexpected events. Our offices in Belgium (Ghent), the UK (London – Old Street / Shoreditch), the Netherlands (Gouda), and Luxembourg provide great spaces to collaborate and connect.

How we work At Silverfin, we're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We're committed to elevating talent by creating an environment where we can all thrive together. We have a unique culture with our values ​​as the backbone: Who we are - Authentically human How we think - With a growth mindset How we act - Bravely, side by side How we win - By doing what we love At Silverfin we make our own way. We are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to move forward. Continuous learning and development is encouraged to support your personal and professional growth. At the same time, this opens up many new opportunities that allow our people to grow with Silverfin, and often faster than with other companies. So many ambitious team members have already found their way to a new challenge within Silverfin. We want you to reach your full potential. To get you there, we don't want to think in boxes and over-structure things. So your options are not limited to 1 team or 1 career track. Your talent, motivation and potential play a crucial role in evolving across the teams into new roles.