Job title – Senior GL Accountant
Location – Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid, 50% office based)
Hours – Full-time – 12 Months FTC
Requirements
•Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline. Progress towards a professional accounting qualification would be advantageous.
•3 to 5 years' accounting and financial reporting experience within a Shared Service Centre, large matrix organisation, or audit environment
•Strong reconciliation, journal posting and month-end close experience with excellent attention to detail
•Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyse financial data to identify and explain variances
•Fluent in both Dutch and English
•Experience with Oracle ERP, statutory audits or Dutch compliance requirements would be beneficial
What the role offers
•Play a key role in a rapidly growing European veterinary healthcare business, supporting financial operations across multiple entities
•Take ownership of accounting activities for a portfolio of veterinary clinics, with real impact on financial performance and reporting
•Work in a collaborative Finance Shared Service Centre environment alongside experienced finance professionals
•Gain exposure to both local Dutch accounting requirements and international group reporting standards, including US GAAP
•Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help shape finance processes within an expanding organisation
You'll join the Finance Shared Service Centre team, which provides accounting and financial support across Mars Veterinary Health Europe. As part of a growing and dynamic finance function, you'll collaborate closely with market operations teams, finance colleagues, veterinary clinics, and external auditors. The team is focused on delivering high-quality financial reporting, maintaining strong controls and ensuring compliance across the Dutch legal entities while supporting the wider MVHE Group.
Benefits
•Competitive salary
•Hybrid Working
•Career development opportunities within a growing organisation
•Exposure to multinational finance operations and best-practice processes
•Collaborative and supportive team environment
•Employee wellbeing and support programmes
•Opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading veterinary groups
About the company
Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading veterinary care providers committed to creating A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Their network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus, operating over 450 animal hospitals and clinics across 18 European countries.
