Job Description

AC&R Associate

Reference: 2026-APG-408

Location: Heerlen, Netherlands
Hours per week: 40
Experience Required: 1+ year
Education Level: HBO+ (Higher Professional Education), preferably Finance or Economics
Languages: Dutch & English (professional proficiency required)
Travel Requirement: 25% – 50%

We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable AC&R Associate to support operational finance processes within a complex financial environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working accurately, efficiently, and as part of a collaborative team.

The focus of the role is primarily on operational finance activities, with strong opportunities for development and growth into broader accounting and reconciliation functions over time.

Your Role

As an AC&R Associate, you will be responsible for supporting key financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across accounts payable and cost accounting processes.

Depending on business needs and your profile, your responsibilities may expand into reconciliation support and investment administration over time.

Key Responsibilities

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  Execute and maintain Accounts Payable processes
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  Support Cost Accounting activities
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  Ensure accurate and timely financial administration
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  Maintain high standards of reliability and operational excellence
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  Work within a complex financial environment where precision is essential
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  Potential long-term support with:
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    Reconciliation processes
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    Investment administration activities
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  Collaborate with team members to improve efficiency and workflow

Your Profile

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  1 to 2 years of relevant work experience
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  Preferably experience within an asset manager, financial institution, or similar environment
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  HBO+ educational background, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
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  Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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  Reliable, responsible, and committed to delivering quality work
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  Able to quickly learn and navigate systems
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  Practical, hands-on, and down-to-earth mindset
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  Team player who enjoys supporting colleagues and shared goals
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  Professional working proficiency in both Dutch and English

Nice to Have

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  Experience with SAP
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  Exposure to reconciliation processes
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  Experience in investment administration

What's Offered

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  Opportunity to grow within a strong financial organization
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  Exposure to multiple finance functions and development pathways
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  Collaborative and supportive working environment
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  Stable long-term career opportunities
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  Dynamic and professional finance environment