Senior Accounting Assistant

Senior Accounting Assistant

Location: Hoofddorp, Netherlands or Dublin, Ireland

Work mode: Hybrid

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Accounting Assistant to join our global finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, taking a leading role in our cash allocation and reconciliation processes. In this role, you will ensure the accuracy and efficiency of global cash operations, working closely with teams across Europe, the United States, and India. You will support month-end closing activities, help resolve complex issues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our accounting processes. This position reports to the Manager, Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process global bank statements, ensuring accurate allocation of incoming and outgoing payments.
• Perform general ledger and bank reconciliations, maintaining a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Execute month-end closing procedures and ensure completeness of cash-related entries.
• Collaborate with internal teams to obtain and clarify information on unidentified payments.
• Manage and resolve critical issues related to customer accounts, maintaining clear and professional communication.
• Partner with colleagues worldwide through Microsoft Teams and other digital platforms to ensure alignment and efficiency.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance accuracy, automation, and reporting quality.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in accounting, preferably with a focus on bank reconciliation and cash application.
• Experience with Workday or another cloud-based ERP system is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience and/or training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, flexible, and eager to contribute to a supportive global team.

What We Offer:

• A great Team and culture – please see our colleague video. 
• An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction - watch this short documentary about how we got our start. 
• An attractive salary and benefits package. 
• A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups. 
• A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact. 

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About Bentley Systems

Around the world, infrastructure professionals rely on software from Bentley Systems to help them design, build, and operate better and more resilient infrastructure for transportation, water, energy, cities, and more. Founded in 1984 by engineers for engineers, Bentley is the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, with software that spans engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. Through our digital twin solutions, we help infrastructure professionals unlock the value of their data to transform project delivery and asset performance. www.bentley.com 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Bentley is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion/belief, national origin, caste, age, or any other characteristic protected by local law or unrelated to job qualifications.