AP Accountant - Merksem

Antwerp city Permanent View Job Description
As an AP Accountant based in Merksem, you will play a key role in managing accounts payable processes within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This permanent position involves handling financial transactions and ensuring accuracy in the accounting and finance department.

Added 11/09/2026

  • Grow your career in a dynamic finance team
  • Help shape the future of Accounts Payable

About Our Client

An organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector located in Merksem, Antwerp.

Job Description

As an AP Accountant your responsibilities are:

  • Ensure supplier invoices, bank transactions, and cash allocations are processed accurately and on time every day.
  • Play a key role in preparing and following up on vendor payments and managing A/P reconciliations.
  • Keep international cash flows running smoothly by accurately matching payments across multiple currencies.
  • Investigate discrepancies and complex accounting issues, taking ownership of finding and implementing solutions.
  • Ensure quality and compliance with Belgian accounting standards, VAT regulations, and internal controls.
  • Build strong partnerships with colleagues across Treasury, Accounting, TCU, and the business.
  • Challenge existing ways of working and actively contribute to process improvements.
  • Support the ongoing digitalization and automation of our Accounts Payable processes.

The Successful Applicant

A successful AP Accountant should have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent through relevant experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or operational accounting in an international environment, enabling you to work independently.
  • Solid knowledge of invoice processing, reconciliations, payments and closing activities.
  • Accurate and analytical, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify practical improvements.
  • Hands-on, proactive and comfortable working in a high-volume and evolving environment.
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly valued.
  • Excellent command of English an good knowledge in Dutch.



What's on Offer

Our client offers:

  • A competitive monthly salary ranging from €3,550 to €5,000, complemented by an attractive benefits package including meal vouchers, hospitalization and group insurance, a collective annual bonus, a mobile phone and subscription, and more.
  • A permanent position within a large and dynamic Finance department, offering excellent opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • A broad accounting role that combines hands-on responsibilities with the opportunity to drive process improvements and automation initiatives.
  • Exposure to complex international transactions and entities, allowing you to develop your expertise in a global environment.
  • The chance to make a tangible impact on the way the team operates and continuously improve financial processes.
  • A collaborative, diverse, and international workplace where teamwork and knowledge-sharing are highly valued.
  • A hybrid working model with up to two days of home working per week, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
  • The opportunity to work for a leading company in the industrial and manufacturing sector in Merksem, Antwerp.



If you are looking for a challenging accounting role with international exposure, growth opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Contact
Lisa Raemaekers
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7102125

Job summary

Sector
Banking & Financial Services
Sub Sector
Accountancy & Finance
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Antwerp city
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lisa Raemaekers
Job Reference
JN-092026-7102125

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