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Senior GL Accountant

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Ready to take ownership of accounting operations and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic IT Services & Consulting environment in Leuven? Join as a GL Accountant and make a direct impact on financial performance and transformation projects.

Your responsibilities as GL Accountant :

  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities for Belgian and Luxembourg operations.
  • Ensure accurate reporting under Local GAAP and IFRS standards.
  • Manage accruals, provisions, depreciations, deferrals, and other closing entries.
  • Analyze financial fluctuations and explain variances versus previous periods.
  • Coordinate and support the offshore Accounts Payable and accounting support teams.
  • Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and accounting documentation.
  • Support internal and external audits and contribute to the preparation of annual accounts.
  • Oversee VAT declarations and corporate tax accrual processes with external partners.
  • Deliver ad hoc financial analyses and reports for management.
  • Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and accounting best practices.
  • Support accounting alignment and system optimization initiatives during business transformation.

About You :

  • You hold an Accounting degree and have at least 5 years of experience as a GL Accountant.
  • You are comfortable acting as a trusted finance partner for colleagues and stakeholders.
  • You take ownership, embrace change, and contribute to operational excellence initiatives.
  • You have a solid understanding of payroll-related cost structures.
  • You communicate effectively and build strong relationships across teams.
  • You have experience with IFRS and corporate income tax.
  • You have knowledge of SAP/S4HANA, which is considered an advantage.
  • You are accurate, resilient under pressure, and highly organized.
  • You are a collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.
  • You speak Dutch and English fluently; French is a plus.
  • You enjoy working in a social, energetic, and positive environment.

What we offer :

  • Competitive salary package with a yearly performance bonus.
  • Company car and fuel card.
  • Meal vouchers and an attractive benefits package.
  • Group insurance and hospitalization insurance.
  • 32 vacation days per year to support work-life balance.
  • A dynamic, collaborative, and supportive finance team.
  • Opportunities to contribute to transformation and continuous improvement projects.

Are you an experienced GL Accountant seeking a role with real ownership, visibility, and impact? This opportunity combines technical accounting expertise with business transformation, collaboration, and career growth. Apply today and become the next GL Accountant helping shape financial excellence in a thriving IT Services & Consulting organization.

Robert Walters Belgium is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Accounting & Tax

Focus: Accounting Management

Industry: IT

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Language: Dutch - Bilingual

Second Language: English - Bilingual

Third Language: French - Professional working

Location: Leuven

Job Reference: AW8Z0T-0738DB00

Date posted: 10 September 2026

Consultant: James Ellison