Finance & Accounting Consultant - Industries

About the role

EY is looking for an Accountant/Tax Consultant to join its team in Ghent, supporting family businesses, freelancers, SMEs and start-ups with their financial obligations. The consultant gradually becomes a trusted business advisor, offering tailor-made solutions that give clients a competitive edge.

Key responsibilities

• Accounting and compliance: support clients' digital financial processes, including bookkeeping, preparing and interpreting annual accounts, and VAT, personal and corporate tax filings
• Reporting: contribute to projects such as management reports, budgets, financial and competitive analyses, depending on interest and experience
• Ad-hoc tasks: support accounting, credit control and internal optimisation work as needed
• Team collaboration: work proactively with colleagues and supervise juniors, keeping quality and workload in check

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, taxation, economics or a related field
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in taxation, accounting or finance
• Fluent Dutch and English, with strong communication skills suited to an advisory role
• Detail-oriented, curious and innovative, with a focus on results
• Willingness to keep knowledge up to date through internal and external training
• Flexibility to work in different offices or with entrepreneurs

Required skills

• Experience with Exact Online and/or ERP packages is a plus

What we offer

• Remuneration package including company car and charging card, iPhone subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal and eco vouchers
• Flexible working hours and working from home several days a week
• Onboarding programme, training, coaching and a clear career path
• Team activities, company events and a monthly after-work drink