Bookkeeper (16 - 24 hr per week)

Job Description

Junior Bookkeeper (16–24 hours per week)

We are looking for a Junior Bookkeeper to support our day-to-day financial administration across our Netherlands and UK operations.
This is a hands-on role focused on accuracy, structure, and follow-through. You will work closely with senior finance support and external advisors, and you will not be expected to design strategy or manage audits independently. The goal is reliable execution and clean records.
This role is well suited for someone with a few years of bookkeeping experience who wants to deepen their skills in an international, inventory-based business.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Administration

Process purchase invoices (AP) and sales invoices (AR)
Maintain general ledger entries under supervision
Post bank transactions and credit card statements
Prepare standard monthly journals such as salaries, depreciation, and accruals
Support inventory bookings and basic reconciliations

Month-End Support

Assist with month-end close activities
Support balance sheet reconciliations
Help prepare P&L, inventory, and cash flow overviews
Flag discrepancies or missing information early

Payroll & Compliance Support

Support payroll administration for NL and UK employees (with external providers)
Assist with VAT filings and compliance documentation
Maintain finance-related documentation and filing

General Finance Support

Support audits by preparing requested documentation
Follow and help improve existing finance procedures
Handle ad hoc finance tasks as needed

Profile

2 to 3 years experience in bookkeeping or junior accounting
MBO or HBO in Finance, Accounting, or similar
Basic knowledge of Dutch VAT and accounting principles
Experience with Exact Online or similar finance systems is a strong plus
Comfortable working with Excel
Accurate, organized, and reliable
Fluent in English, working-level Dutch

What We Offer

A stable junior role with clear responsibilities
Exposure to international operations and inventory accounting
Opportunity to grow
Based in Amsterdam
No visa sponsorship

About us

At NOWN, we make design happen. Creativity, expert knowledge, and cutting-edge technology shape everything we do — whether it’s exploring new ways to unite form and function, adapting our pre-configured architectural systems to meet project needs, or partnering with clients through our Solutions Studio.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together architects, designers, programmers, engineers, and artists with a deep understanding of the creative process. We use our collective ingenuity to bridge the gaps between design intent and manufacturing capabilities, and now, we're proud to announce that we are bridging the gap between the North America and Europe.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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