Financial Controller/ GL Accountant- Amsterdam

GL Accountant

Location: Amsterdam-
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.

The Role

This is a key position within the Finance team, focused on ensuring that MVH management reporting is accurate, complete and meaningful to the business.

You will play an important role in supporting the Head of Accounting providing confidence in financials, ensuring period-end reporting is delivered on time and to a high standard, and contributing to key finance projects.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Period-End Management

• Manage daily accounting activities, including journal transactions.

• Deliver period-end internal reporting in Oracle.

• Ensure periodic and quarterly financials meet group reporting deadlines.

• Reconcile financials between Oracle and group reporting systems, ensuring accuracy and understanding of variances.

• Monthly reconciliation between management accounts and Dutch GAAP ledger.

• Preparation of annual statutory financial statements in accordance with Dutch GAAP.

• Support and coordinate the annual external audit process, acting as a key contact for auditors and preparing required supportive documentation.

Taxation reporting

• Preparation of VAT returns in accordance with Dutch compliance.

• Support in the preparation of local corporate income tax returns.

Period-End Duties

• Post and approve journals (revenue, bad debt, accruals, prepayments).

• Support reconciliation between Oracle and group reporting systems.

• Provide reporting and dashboards to business functions.

Balance Sheet & Controls

• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring high standards and timely completion.

• Report risks and opportunities effectively.

• Provide assurance that robust financial procedures and controls are in place.

• Promote continuous improvement and excellence in financial controls.

• Support remediation of control gaps within the internal controls framework.

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.

• Knowledge of Dutch GAAP US GAAP.

Qualifications

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

Skills & Attributes

• Strong numerical, written and verbal communic