Junior Financial Controller/ Junior GL Accountant- Amsterdam

Junior GL Accountant

Location: Amsterdam- 2 days a week in the office
Contract: 12Months rolling contract

Department: Finance

About MVH Europe

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading veterinary care providers committed to creating a better world for pets. Our network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus, operating over 500 animal hospitals and clinics across 17 European countries. Together, our teams deliver high-quality, modern veterinary care for companion animals, ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety.

AniCura, our largest brand in Europe, provides care to over three million patients each year through 12,500 dedicated professionals. Linnaeus, operating primarily in the UK and Ireland, is home to over 6,000 Associates empowered to deliver exceptional care through a culture of collaboration, clinical excellence, and continuous development.

At MVH Europe, we prioritize a culture of accountability, inclusion, and wellbeing. We believe our purpose — to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS — starts with building a better world for our people. Strong financial governance and insightful decision-making are critical enablers of this ambition.

We are looking for a Junior General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will support the financial management and administration of assigned clinics across the Netherlands, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional looking to develop their career within a dynamic and collaborative Shared Services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the financial management and administration of assigned clinics across the Netherlands

• Prepare and maintain accurate monthly profit & loss and balance sheet reconciliations

• Assist in the month-end close process, including journal postings, accruals, and prepayments

• Act as a key contact with the external Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing

• Process and manage holding company invoices, ensuring correct coding, approvals, and timely payment

• Monitor and manage the clinic support communication inbox, responding to finance-related queries in a timely and professional manner

• Provide supporting documentation for external audits

• Contribute to process improvements and standardisation initiatives within the Shared Services function

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and compliance requirements

• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from senior finance stakeholders

Skills required

Essential Experience

• Proven track record within a fast-paced, multi-site business.

• Experience leading, mentoring and building teams.

• Delivery of reporting within tight deadlines.

• Implementation of robust financial controls.

• Demonstrable efficiency improvements.

Desirable Experience

• Reporting into a large group structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/economics/accountancy.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong numerical, written and verbal communication skills.

• Fluent in English and Dutch is desirable.

• Ability to present complex financial matters clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

• Excellent IT skills.

• Strong commercial acumen.

• Collaborative approach with colleagues.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strategic focus.

• High professional integrity and strong work ethic.

• Adaptable and able to lead through change.

• Passion for con