Junior Accounting Specialist
Amsterdam, NL
Finance – Accounting /
Permanent /
Hybrid
Are you a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Economics or Business Administration? Are you looking for a challenging role in accounting?
About the Role
In this entry level position, you are responsible for the business operations of Fotoknudsen AS in Bergen, Norway. In addition to the timely and accurate reporting of (non) financial information, you are a business partner that identifies opportunities to optimize costs and supports efficiency initiatives.
Furthermore, you will play a key role in the company’s merger and acquisition efforts, including the drive towards automation of accounting services. The position is based in Amsterdam or Den Haag and reports to the Accounting Manager
Your Daily Adventure at Storio:
- Responsible for the efficient processing and payment of vendor invoices and (travel) expense claims in the Oracle ERP Cloud solution, ensuring all invoices are processed accurately and on time, in accordance with group procedure.
- Perform month end close activities (e.g., creation of provisions for outstanding invoices) including checks and balances to ensure the recorded figures are accurate and are complete in accordance with IFRS.
- Establish and maintain constructive relationships with 3rd parties and several business process owners and subject matter experts in the company (i.e., FP&A, Marketing, HR, etc.) to obtain appropriate approvals for purchase orders and/or requisitions.
- Provide support to the business on the appropriate accounting treatment for transactions.
- Perform Balance Sheet account reconciliations monthly.
- Participate in external audits to ensure full regulatory and statutory compliance of the company.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
How You Make Your Mark:
- An Accounting Specialist in this role is key to the company's financial health. They ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and expense claims, maintain reliable financial reporting through month-end close activities, and foster strong relationships with stakeholders. This role contributes to strategic initiatives like M&A and automation, driving efficiency and cost optimization. Ultimately, this position safeguards the company's financial integrity and supports its overall business goals.
What You Bring to The Party:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Economics or Business Administration.
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience in accounting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Other languages like Dutch, French, Spanish and/or German is a plus.
- Hands-on mentality, proactive, self-reliant and an entrepreneurial attitude with a high level of autonomy and self-accountability.
- Highly motivated, proactive and open-minded team player with a flexible attitude, who can work as part of a team and coordinate activities with other departments in an engaging way (i.e., no silo mentality)
- Able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment, and with all levels of the organization and cope with rapidly changing information.
- Knowledge and understanding of IFRS accounting principles is desirable.
- Experience in Oracle Cloud is an advantage,
About us
We are Storio group, a place where life’s stories are made, crafted and shared. A place where we create new ways to pass memories and stories between people and generations. And where, together, we make joy unforgettable. We bring our customers’ stories to life through a range of high-quality personalised photo products, like photo books, wall decor, calendars & gifts. Our innovative technology enables customers to easily personalise their creations to keep for themselves or share as the most thoughtful of gifts.
Every single one of our employees brings something unique to Storio group and leaves a lasting imprint on our work, our culture and our company. Storio group is a place where we can all see and feel the impact of what we do, every day. A career with us is an opportunity to make your mark on our customers’ lives and on your career.
Our values shape everything we do, from our interactions with customers and colleagues to the way we approach our work. We believe in fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success. At Storio group, we:
Act with heart: People - both customers and employees - are at the heart of all we do. So we embrace diversity and get to know each other as real people and build real relationships based on mutual understanding and respect.
Give our best: As the crafters and makers of people’s memories, we play an important role in our customers’ lives. That’s why we give our best and work together to make the right decisions and build a better business everyday.
Own all we do: We are all, as individuals and as a team, responsible for creating our success and shaping our future. We lead the charge and drive things forward - fully owning our actions and decisions along the way.
Embrace curiosity: We believe progress requires curiosity. So, we’re relentlessly curious about the world and each other, actively seeking out diverse perspectives and always asking big questions like ‘why’ and ‘what’s next’?
Find the joy: At Storio, joy matters. We see it as a state of mind, so while we don’t pretend every day will be easy, we do set out every day to intentionally find, create and share big and little moments of joy with our customers and teammates.
Equal opportunities statement
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment regardless of age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable adjustments in order for you to perform at your peak during the interview, please let our HR team know ahead of time so that they can assist. We will consider the matter carefully and try to accommodate your needs within reason. If we consider a particular adjustment would not be reasonable we will explain our reasons and try to find an alternative solution where possible.
Sponsorship
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