Accounts Assistant Finance • Alkmaar - Nl

About Ekco: Founded in, Ekco is now one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe! We specialise in enabling companies to progress along the path of cloud maturity, managing transformation and driving better outcomes from our customers' existing technology investments. In a few words, we take businesses to the cloud and back! We have over highly talented and supportive colleagues (and counting) across a number of regional offices in Ireland, UK, The Netherlands, South Africa & Malaysia.

About the role
At Ekco, our people and culture come first, second to our customers! We have grown at a fast pace over the past year and we are highly acquisitive.

Due to our continued expansion in and planned acquisition pipeline for the next 12 months, we are now searching for a high-performing, innovative and results-oriented Financial Accounts Assistant to join the finance team.

The day to day
The successful candidate will support the current Finance team in all aspects of accounting for Ekco in Europe, from timely completion of month end to annual statutory reporting for a number of legal entities across Ireland, UK and Netherlands.

1. Prepare monthly management accounts to tight but fair deadlines and maintain balance sheet reconciliations for multiple legal entities.
2. Record financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, policies / procedures, and internal control standards.
3. Monthly P&L analytics and detailed summaries maintained to a high standard, review all clearing accounts and ensure timely clearing and correct coding.
4. Prepare and file VAT returns.
5. Complete or assist with preparation and submission of both regulatory & statutory reporting requirements.
6. You will assist and support our annual audit process.
7. Adhoc projects improving reporting & processes working individually and with the wider finance team to generate efficiencies.

About you
Part Qualified Accountant (and / or with significant industry experience). Intermediate / Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong knowledge with financial reporting, technical accounting, and analytics. Understanding of financial control processes and procedures. Highly motivated self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently. Responsible individual who takes ownership, makes recommendations, and takes the lead on delivering efficiencies. Adaptable to a changing / fast-paced working environment and comfortable with meeting tight monthly / quarterly deadlines. Good business acumen and an ability to work across boundaries and cultures. Fluent English speaker; Dutch speaking would be an advantage.

Nice to Have
Experience working in a high-growth SaaS environment. Netsuite experience. International Accounting in a multinational environment would be advantageous. Experience with accounting integration of acquisitions.

Why Ekco
Ekco is committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We recognise the value of internal mobility and encourage opportunities for internal development & progression. Flexible working with a family-friendly focus are at the core of our company values.