Accounting Clerk

About us

The Dutch National Opera & Ballet is one of the largest cultural organizations in the Netherlands and is located in the heart of Amsterdam. With over 650 colleagues representing more than 30 nationalities, we work together every day to enrich the lives of as many people as possible through the wonder, beauty, and meaning of opera and ballet. Every detail counts, which is why we value craftsmanship in every part of our organization. Would you like to use your experience and enthusiasm to contribute to this?

About the role

The Finance & Control department is looking for an accounting clerk. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that financial records are processed accurately and on time. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders within the organization and help ensure reliable financial record-keeping and reporting.

In this role, you will serve as a “jack-of-all-trades” for the entire financial administration team (consisting of 6 FTEs). You will be responsible for the accurate, timely, and correct processing of financial records and payment transactions. Your responsibilities will include, among other things:

• checking the list of outstanding accounts receivable and accounts payable;
• maintaining and reconciling the balance sheet suspense account;
• responsible for maintaining the restaurant's accounting records;
• create invoice summaries for specific projects;
• reconciling physical and book inventory;
• maintaining, among other things, the cash and bank ledgers;
• processing of direct debits for donations, among other things.

About you

Are you up for the challenge of taking on a role in this unique environment? We require that you hold a practical diploma in accounting and have several years of relevant work experience in a finance department. Knowledge of financial accounting and tax laws and regulations is essential to perform this role effectively. In addition, it is important that you work independently and accurately, and proficiency in Excel, AccountView, or other accounting systems is a plus.

What we offer

• an appointment initially for one year, with the intention of extending it;
• The salary for this position ranges from a minimum of €2,739 to a maximum of €3,623 gross per month, depending on knowledge and experience, based on full-time employment (38 hours).
• 30 vacation days and 5 compensatory time off days (for full-time employment, 38 hours per week);
• 8% vacation pay and a good pension plan;
• an attractive package for our opera and ballet performances;
• room for growth; we invest in your personal and professional development through educational and training opportunities;
• a contribution toward a gym membership;
• travel expense reimbursement (including bicycle reimbursement for distances under 8 km);
• bike plan with tax benefits;
• work-from-home policy;
• an excellent artists' lounge that doubles as a company cafeteria;
• The NO&B collective bargaining agreement applies to this position (click here);
• You’ll be working in a unique location in Amsterdam, surrounded by creativity and craftsmanship.

Apply

Are you interested in this position? Please submit your resume and cover letter by June 17 at the latest by clicking the “Apply” button on our website. We process applications through our HR software, so please do not apply via email. We aim to respond to your application within two weeks of the job posting’s closing date. The first interviews will take place in late June/early July.

The Dutch National Opera & Ballet embraces diversity and inclusion. Job openings are open to everyone.

Contact

If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to email Rodrigo Vieira Vivian, Financial Administration Manager, at  r.vieiravivian@operaballet.nl. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Bo Windeij, HR Associate, at hr@operaballet.nl.

Recruitment agencies: Thank you, but we’d prefer to hire our new colleague ourselves.