AP/AR Accountant (freelance)

We are looking for an AP/AR Accountant to temporarily join the Finance Team at an international and rapidly growing company in the Kortrijk region.

The organisation operates in various European countries and is currently undergoing a phase of further growth and professionalisation. The financial activities of various international entities are centralised and monitored from the Belgian office.

Due to the group’s continued expansion and a recent reorganisation of the Finance Team, there is a temporary need for additional support within Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. In addition, various projects relating to process optimisation and digitalisation are currently underway, which means the permanent team wishes to free up some capacity.

As an AP/AR Accountant, you will be part of a Finance Team with separate AP/AR and General Ledger departments. You will support the day-to-day accounting for various Belgian and international entities.

Your responsibilities will include, amongst other things:

• Accounts Payable (AP):

  • Processing, checking and posting purchase invoices, primarily for foreign group entities.

  • Correctly applying VAT rules, with particular attention to intra-Community transactions, reverse charge and import/export.

  • Monitoring supplier inboxes and handling enquiries or discrepancies.

  • Correctly allocating costs to the various analytical dimensions, such as cost centres, brands and sales channels.

• Accounts Receivable (AR):

  • Processing and monitoring sales invoices and customer transactions.

  • Verifying data from various invoicing and billing tools linked to the accounting system.

  • Monitoring outstanding customer accounts on a weekly basis and sending payment reminders by email.

  • Assisting with reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies.

• General support:

  • Helping to ensure the accurate and timely processing of daily accounting transactions.

  • Working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and digital tools to support invoice processing.

  • Using Excel for checks, monitoring and analysis.

  • Contributing to smooth collaboration between the AP/AR team and the GL team.

  • Where relevant, provide support for additional AP/AR processes, such as payment processing.

The focus is on operational AP/AR activities. With your support, you will help ensure the continuity of day-to-day accounting and free up the permanent team to focus on internal improvement projects.

• Ideally, you will have at least two years’ relevant experience in Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable.

• You have a good basic understanding of accounting and are familiar with processing purchase and sales invoices.

• You have a sound understanding of VAT regulations, including intra-Community transactions, reverse charge and import/export.

• You speak and write Dutch and English fluently, as you will be working in an international environment.

• You are proficient in Excel and familiar with digital accounting processes.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations is an advantage, but not a requirement.

• You have an eye for detail, work accurately and can set your own priorities independently.

• You are hands-on, driven and happy to step in where needed to help the team meet deadlines.

• A temporary, full-time role within an international and growing organisation.

• A varied AP/AR role with responsibilities for various domestic and international entities.

• A supportive Finance Team where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are key.

• A dynamic working environment with a focus on process improvement and digitalisation.

• A modern, highly digitalised working environment.

• Hybrid working: one day a week working from home, to be chosen at your discretion.

• A workplace in the Kortrijk region.

• A short selection process, involving one interview with the client.