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Senior Accountant

Grant Thornton Belgium
Antwerp, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium, Belgiumfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Aug 2025

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<p>Do you enjoy getting your teeth into challenging customer projects? Are you solution-oriented, ideally out of the box? Then this job is exactly what you’re looking for. Local SMEs, Belgian establishments and multinationals: our clients all count on your expertise.<br/></p><p><strong><span>What does a Senior Accountant at Grant Thornton do? </span></strong></p><ul><li><p>Acting as a <strong><span>‘trusted advisor’</span></strong> for your clients. They know you're always available to answer any tax and financial questions they may have.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>You support clients in drawing up<span> </span><strong><span>interim statements and (annual) reports</span></strong>, both for <strong><span>Belgian medium-sized companies</span></strong> and<strong><span> </span><span>international clients</span></strong>. This is regularly done on the client's premises.</p></li><li><p>You<span> </span><strong><span>keep the accounts</span></strong> for various companies and are responsible for preparing <strong><span>VAT</span></strong><span> </span>and <strong><span>tax returns</span></strong>, as well as attending <strong><span>tax audits</span></strong>.</p></li><li><p>You work autonomously and independently to complete your assignments. You will get the opportunity to work your way up to more complex cases.</p></li><li><p>As a business advisor you pay the necessary attention to <strong><span>cross-selling</span></strong>.</p></li><li><p>You will be <strong><span>coached in obtaining your ITAA</span></strong><span> </span>and will be given increasingly <strong><span>challenging dossiers</span></strong><span> </span>to look after. This will give you every opportunity to grow into the position you aspire to.<strong><br/></strong></p></li></ul> <h3>Requirements</h3> <p><strong><span>What makes you the senior accountant we are looking for?</span></strong></p><ul><li><p>You have a<strong> <span>Bachelor's degree in Accountancy-Finance</span></strong><span> </span>or a <strong><span>Master's degree</span></strong> in this specialisation.</p></li><li><p>You have at least <strong><span>2 years of relevant experience</span></strong> in a consultancy or accountancy firm.</p></li><li><p>As a <strong><span>team player</span></strong>, you make contacts easily thanks to your strong communication skills, in <strong><span>Dutch, French and English</span></strong></p></li><li><p>You have a strong sense of <strong><span>responsibility</span></strong> and always strive for excellent customer service, by working in a<span> </span><strong><span>result and solution-oriented</span> </strong>way.</p></li><li><p>You have a great passion for figures and have a hunger for knowledge.</p></li><li><p>You are<span> </span><strong><span>flexible to travel</span></strong> to the customer and/or to our different offices.</p></li></ul><p>In short, you convey our <strong><span>CLEARR values</span></strong>. CLEARR stands for collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect and responsibility.<br/></p><p><strong><span>What can we offer you?</span></strong></p><p>Here at Grant Thornton, you will be among some of the best colleagues and enjoy an awesome work environment. And it's no coincidence that we proudly carry the <strong><span>Great Place to Work certification!</span></strong> But that's not all, of course! We also offer:</p><ul><li><p>An <strong><span>attractive salary package</span></strong> with <strong><span>additional holidays</span></strong><span>, </span><strong><span>a phone subscription</span></strong><span>, </span><strong><span>insurance</span></strong><span>, </span><strong><span>a company car</span></strong>, and <strong><span>a flex income plan</span></strong> that allows you to customize part of your employment benefits according to your preferences, such as a bike plan, electronic devices, or other advantages that align with your personal choices.</p></li><li><p>You have <strong><span>flexible working hours</span></strong> and may also work from home. The how and what will be discussed with your team and clients.</p></li><li><p>You will have <strong><span>the opportunity to develop yourself</span></strong> at your own pace through:</p><ul><li><p>At least <strong><span>40 training hours</span></strong> a year to brush up on your professional knowledge and soft skills.</p></li><li><p>A learning environment with <strong><span>a wide variety of clients, sectors and topics</span></strong> that you will come into contact with.</p></li><li><p>A <strong><span>multidisciplinary working environmen</span></strong>t: enriching collaborations guaranteed!</p></li><li><p>Would you like to obtain<strong><span> additional certificates</span></strong> and/or <strong><span>diplomas</span></strong>? Then you will receive our unconditional support during your learning process and possible internship.</p></li><li><p>Our<strong> <span>international network</span></strong> that offers you the prospect of many career opportunities. We work wit

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