Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (Freelance)

📍 Ghent | 💼 Long-term project | ⚡ Immediate impact | 💰 Competitive daily rate

Are you an experienced Senior Accountant ready to take ownership in a dynamic, fast-evolving organization in the Ghent region?

We are partnering with a growing and financially strong company looking for a freelance Senior Accountant to reinforce their finance team during a key transformation phase. This is not just a support role — you will be a true business partner and have direct impact on financial performance and reporting quality.

🚀 Your Impact

As Senior Accountant, you will:

• Take ownership of monthly, quarterly and yearly closings
• Prepare and review VAT returns and tax declarations
• Ensure accurate BE GAAP reporting (IFRS is a plus)
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and P&L analysis
• Support audits and act as key contact for external auditors
• Optimize accounting processes and internal controls
• Coach junior team members when needed
• Support finance transformation or ERP improvement projects

🎯 Your Profile

• 7+ years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of Belgian GAAP
• Experience in complex environments (SME, scale-up or international group)
• Hands-on and autonomous
• Strong analytical mindset
• Fluent in Dutch, good command of English
• Immediately available or available at short notice

💡 Why This Project is Attractive for Freelancers

✔ Long-term visibility and stability

✔ Strategic role with ownership

✔ Direct exposure to management

✔ Flexible working model (hybrid possible)

✔ Fast decision-making environment

✔ Opportunity to improve processes and leave your mark

✔ Competitive daily rate aligned with market standards

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned freelancer who enjoys combining operational excellence with process improvement in a professional but agile environment.