Trade Payable Clerk

Finanz- und Rechnungswesen in Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgien
JETZT BEWERBEN

LET'S TALK ABOUT THE JOB

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE JOB!
You report to the Accounting Manager and will assist the Accounting team by performing accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounting transactions. These activities include mainly cash and payables related activities, but also some more general duties such as preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules, monthly closings, year-end audit preparation.

You will have contact with most Support Centre teams (HR, IS, Real Estate, Operations, Tax, Legal, etc.) as well as with their suppliers.

 

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES!
About your Accounting and Finance responsibilities:

  • You support vendor file maintenance.
  • You receive, verify, and register your accounts timely and errorless
  • You set invoices for payment.
  • You assist in the investigation and resolve any discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices
  • You assist with the maintenance of bank records
  • You assist in the preparation and execution of payment runs, ensuring timely payments to suppliers
  • You assist in the investigation and resolve enquiries from the stakeholders of your accounts (procurement staff, budget owner, Finance colleagues; etc.)
  • You liaise with external service providers to ensure the smooth execution of your daily duties (e.g. banks, suppliers, domiciliation agents)
  • You control the compliance of our internal approval procedures in all its aspects. You will take proper action if not respected.
  • You assist in the preparation of the reconciliation files (e.g. bank reconciliations, trade payables accounts)
  • You assist with the preparation of the internal and external audit process.
  • You organize and follow up the archives of the accounting department.

About your process and systems responsibilities:

  • You support the implementation of procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and procedures for all business cycles in accordance with Shurgard’s standards.
  • You support the implementation of the roll out of various control systems in your market(s).
  • You support the Accounting Manager with special projects and workflow process improvements.
  • You contribute to European projects: systems, integration of new entities, IFRS migration, maintenance of policies and procedures.
  • You ensure the application of and compliance with control processes.

About your people responsibilities:

  • You collaborate with the other finance department colleagues to support overall department goals and objectives.
  • You provide training to new and existing staff as needed.

 

LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR SKILLS!

  • You understand the company strategy and the strategic context of own work.
  • You show flexibility and are open to change.
  • You actively seek opportunities for self-development and learning.
  • You recognize commercial opportunities in own work as they arise.
  • You are aware of the customers’ needs (internal or external), put them first in own work.
  • You show awareness of and commitment to business performance targets in own job.
  • You show market and business awareness in own work/own immediate area.
  • You express yourself clearly and professionally, and can influence customers using the available tools.
  • You prioritize own tasks, complete work to deadlines and work independently.
  • You work effectively as a team member.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROFILE!

  • You are a young graduate or have a first accounting experience.
  • You have a working knowledge of Microsoft applications, in particular strong sympathy for Excel.
  • You have a genuine interest in gaining in-depth knowledge of (financial) IT systems.
  • Knowledge JD Edwards, Sap S/4HANA is a plus.
  • You have a good knowledge of English and mother tongue or ‘native’ level of Dutch and/or French.

And colleagues? Well, they are very important to you too. You like sharing and collaborating. You want to contribute to a fun and constructive work climate. And needless to say, you love to learn and to develop your knowledge and skills.

LET'S TALK ABOUT OUR OFFER

Be part of Europe's leading self-storage company.
At Shurgard, you'll join a dynamic and supportive team where your work truly makes a difference. We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive package of extra-legal benefits—because we believe great performance deserves great recognition.

Please note: This role does not include employer-sponsored work visa support. Applicants must already be authorized to work in Belgium at the time of hire and must maintain that authorization throughout their employment with us.
Given the nature of the role, we are currently prioritizing candidates who are already residing in Belgium.

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JETZT BEWERBEN