GL Accountant : Numbers, Analysis & Business

The Company An established services group based in Brussels, present across several European countries and recognised for the quality of its offering to a demanding professional client base. Around a hundred employees, a tight-knit finance team and an environment where numbers genuinely inform decisions, not just dashboards. What sets this role apart: a dual accounting and analytical dimension, direct exposure to senior management and varied stakeholders, internally and internationally. The offices are well located in Brussels, easily accessible by public transport. Your Responsibilities You are the financial reference point for the Belgian office, with a role that goes well beyond bookkeeping. Leading monthly and annual closings: general ledger, provisions, fixed assets and balance sheet reconciliations. Preparing and filing local statutory and regulatory obligations. Analysing financial performance, monitoring variances and providing recommendations to management. Acting as a business partner for operational teams and senior management: budgets, forecasts and ad hoc analyses. Trusted point of contact for partners, external stakeholders and auditors. Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and reporting tools.

The Ideal Profile Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or finance. Experience : Minimum 7 years of experience in general accounting. You take the lead on closings without needing guidance, and you are not afraid to go and get the information you need from the right people: management, partners, stakeholders. Languages ; Fluent English is essential. French or Dutch is required for local interactions. Personal qualities Confident and assertive, you hold your own in a conversation without overstepping. Rigorous on substance, pragmatic on form. Curious about business challenges, you like to understand what lies behind the numbers.