Accountant - 10 to 40 hours per week - English or Dutch
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📌 Evergreen Accountant Roles


The questions in this form are written in English, but you can answer them in Dutch if you prefer. Since many of our clients and roles are Dutch-speaking, this is no problem at all.


🎯 Core Purpose

At RemoteTalents, we connect accountants with businesses that need reliable financial reporting, compliance, and strategic insights. As an accountant, you go beyond daily administration — you prepare financial statements, manage compliance with tax regulations, and ensure accurate reporting for management and auditors. Your role is to provide clarity, accuracy, and trust in a company’s finances.


🛠️ Possible Key Responsibilities

(depending on the specific accounting role you take on)

Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Ensuring compliance with accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP, or local).
  • Supporting audits and coordinating with external auditors.

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Assisting management with budget preparation.
  • Creating cash flow projections and financial forecasts.
  • Analyzing variances between actuals and budgets.

Tax & Compliance

  • Preparing and filing tax returns (VAT, corporate tax, income tax).
  • Advising on tax planning and compliance.
  • Staying updated on changes in local and international tax laws.

General Ledger & Reconciliation

  • Maintaining the general ledger.
  • Reviewing reconciliations of accounts, payroll, and intercompany balances.
  • Ensuring accuracy of accruals, provisions, and adjustments.

Advisory & Management Support

  • Providing financial insights to support decision-making.
  • Identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Advising on regulatory or compliance risks.


💻 Typical Software Used in Accounting

Accountants typically work with advanced accounting and reporting tools, such as:

  • Accounting Systems: Exact Globe, QuickBooks, Xero, AFAS, SAP, Oracle NetSuite
  • Financial Tools: Twinfield, Unit4, Sage, FreshBooks
  • ERP Systems: SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Odoo
  • Spreadsheets & Reporting: Excel (advanced), Google Sheets, Power BI, Tableau
  • Tax & Compliance Tools: CaseWare, Wolters Kluwer, Thomson Reuters tools
  • Collaboration: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom
  • Project Management: Trello, Asana, ClickUp, Monday.com
  • Document & File Management: SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox


📊 Possible Accounting Roles

When you apply to the evergreen “Accountant” position, you may be matched to one of the following roles depending on your specialization and experience:

  • Accountant (Generalist)
  • Financial Accountant
  • Tax Accountant
  • Management Accountant
  • Cost Accountant
  • Audit Associate / Auditor
  • Corporate Accountant
  • Reporting Specialist
  • Junior Accountant



👉 TL;DR: Apply to this evergreen Accountant role if you have experience preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance, or advising on tax and reporting matters. We will match you with the right opportunity – whether that’s in financial accounting, tax, or management reporting.


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