Financial Accountant (German speaking)

Are you looking for a dynamic role in an international, fast-growing organization? As a Financial Accountant at Basic-Fit, you will play a crucial role in our Finance department, which is undergoing exciting projects and transformations - from process improvements to integrating our latest acquisition. You'll be at the heart of it all!

This Is What Your Role Looks Like

You'll be part of our Financial Control team (18 FTE), a group of quick-thinking financial professionals who produce high-quality reports while closely collaborating with the business. Together with the Financial Controller, you'll ensure accurate financial reporting and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Following our acquisition of Clever Fit and our growing activities across Germany and Austria, you'll contribute to the financial processing of these entities. You'll be based at our HQ in Hoofddorp.

Your Responsibilities

• Financial accuracy: Maintain, process, and report general ledger transactions across multiple international entities, with a focus on DACH.

• Month-end & statutory reporting: Prepare journal entries, accruals, deferrals, reconciliations, and lead schedules for timely and accurate reporting.

• Audit & compliance: Support external audit requirements and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

• Process improvements: Develop and implement efficiencies in financial processes, documenting desktop procedures and workflows.

• Collaboration: Work closely with Reporting & Tax, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Business Control, and other departments.

• Special projects: Assist management with ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and strategic initiatives including Clever Fit integration work.

Who Are You?

You are a detail-oriented and proactive financial professional with a strong analytical mindset. You enjoy solving complex financial puzzles and thrive in a dynamic, international environment.

Additionally, we're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in financial accounting with 1-2 years in a similar role

• Skilled in MS Excel (advanced level)

• Knowledgeable in IFRS and SAP S4/HANA (preferred)

• Fluent in German (required); English is a must, Dutch or French is a plus

• A strong communicator and team player with excellent time management skills

What We Offer You

At Basic-Fit, it's not just about work, it's about your growth. As a Financial Accountant, you'll have the freedom to make an impact and develop yourself in a dynamic environment.

What you can expect from us:

• Learning & Development: Unlimited access to GoodHabitz and LinkedIn Learning.

• Career Growth: Plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development.

• Work Culture: An informal, international, and down-to-earth environment. We value working together, so we work 4 days in the office, 1 day from home.

• Innovation: Your ideas contribute to strategic projects.

• Perks & Benefits: Travel allowance, bike plan, health insurance discounts, remote work allowance, and a pension plan (52% contribution by Basic-Fit).

• Fitness: Access to our gym at HQ.

About Basic-Fit

Basic-Fit is Europe's largest low-cost, high-value fitness chain, with more than 4 million members across 1,600+ clubs. We are continuously growing and improving. If you're looking for a place where you can make an impact while having fun at work, you've come to the right place!

What Makes Us Unique?

• Work with Impact: What you do makes a difference. We don't just work for our members, partners, and teams-we work with them.

• Collaboration: Everyone works together to achieve goals and celebrate success.

• Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome everyone into our workplace.

Apply Now 🎯

Ready for your next adventure? Click the Apply button and we'll get in touch as soon as possible.

Questions? Feel free to contact Kerensa at [email protected].