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Accounts Assistant

About Fipra

FIPRA International is an independent European public affairs consultancy based in
Brussels. Since its foundation in 2000, we advise leading businesses and organisations on how to navigate complex policy landscapes and address regulatory challenges. Our core services for clients include intelligence, analysis, strategy setting, coalition building and tailored solutions. With 50 outstanding dedicated professionals in our Brussels office, we combine in-depth regulatory expertise and high-level political insight which helps our clients achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes. We also coordinate the wider FIPRA network together with our partners. Our network offers clients unrivalled access to bespoke, highly-specialised strategic counsel in all EU and EEA Member States in Europe, and elsewhere internationally, bringing together global reach with local, in-market expertise.

Your Experience, Role & Responsibilities of Accounts Assistant

  • You have English as mother tongue or equivalent. Proficiency in French and/or Dutch is an asset,
  • You are based in Brussels,
  • You are holder of a degree in accounting with 2 to 3 year’s of relevant work experience in a finance team or accountancy office,
  • You understand and have experience with general Ledger entries (Debit/Credit accounts),
  • You demonstrate an adequate flair for and understanding of basic Accounting Processes: Debit/Credit, Balance Sheet Vs. Income Statement, Accruals & pre-payments, Fixed assets, Bank reconciliations & Intercompany invoicing, VAT return preparation and submission.
  • Understanding or experience of UK accountancy is an asset,
  • You have worked with either Exact or Business Central (Microsoft Dynamics) accounting software – one of the two at least is mandatory,
  • You have strong communication skills and a positive attitude,
  • You are Service-minded, proactive and flexible with the ability to work under pressure,
  •  In this role you will be
  • Processing Expenses from employees, consultants and clients,
  • Responsible – for posting purchase invoices and all bank transactions to the accounting system and processing payments,
  • Be part of a team of four people in charge of Finance and Accounting at Fipra.

In return, FIPRA offers you the possibility to join a dynamic, highly professional and international work environment, which will stimulate your professional and individual development.  

At FIPRA we believe that success is all about people, and shared success and professional pride are among our core values. We will also offer you an attractive salary package. 

To apply

If you would like to join an international team and tick all of the boxes above, please share your CV and motivation letter at recruitment@fipra.com before close of business on Friday 17th of March.