Assistant Controller

Start your career in Finance within an international software company where development, technology and AI are at the heart of how we work. For the Accounting & Control team, Ultimo Group is looking for an Assistant Controller who brings a solid foundation in Finance, is eager to learn and is curious about how technology and AI are changing the finance profession. The company is an international software organisation with approximately 500 colleagues and operations in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States. The role offers a broad scope across financial administration, periodic closings, reporting, treasury and audits, with support from experienced colleagues and growing independence over time. The team works regularly from the office in Nunspeet, with the option to work partly hybrid.

Responsibilities

Support monthly, quarterly and year-end closings; review and process financial data; prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules; identify and follow up on discrepancies in the financial administration; perform intercompany reconciliations between international entities; improve and further automate financial processes and internal controls; support external audits and prepare audit documentation; assist with CBS filings, statistical reporting and other finance and compliance-related activities; support weekly payment runs, banking activities, cash flow reporting and liquidity management; contribute to financial administration, periodic closings, reporting, treasury and audits

Requirements

MBO+/HBO-level degree in Finance, Business Economics, Accountancy or a comparable field; practical experience in Finance or Accountancy through an internship, graduation project or first job; works accurately and in a structured way; interested in understanding what is behind the numbers; strong analytical skills; takes initiative and is comfortable asking questions; confident using Excel and comfortable learning new systems and technologies; interested in AI and automation; communicates well in both Dutch and English, verbally and in writing

Nice to have

ideas for new technologies, AI tools or different ways of working; practical exposure to AI or automation

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme; strong pension plan; €60 net monthly internet allowance; modern equipment and high-quality tools; flexibility and the opportunity to work partly hybrid; opportunities for professional development and growth within Accounting & Control, Finance or another financial specialisation