Financial Accountant
- Location: Netherlands - Breda
- Job Family: Accounting
- Time Type: Full time
- Job Requisition ID: R0007906
- Experience Years: 0-3 Years of Experience
- Employee Type: Regular
- Remote Type: Onsite
About the Opportunity
As a Financial Accountant at Driscoll’s, you will be part of the Reporting and Compliance team within our Finance department. You will contribute to the accurate and timely recording, reconciliation, analysis, and statutory accounting for our European entities. This role plays a key part in group consolidation, financial reporting, and payroll compliance. You will report to the Local European Controller and work closely with cross-functional teams across Europe and the U.S., gaining valuable insights into both local and global finance operations.Responsibilities
Accounting & Reporting
Prepare monthly financial statements (local and consolidated level)
Maintain ownership of balance sheet accounts, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliations
Reconcile subledgers and analyze variances
Support preparation of annual statutory financial statements
Liaise with external auditors for year-end audit processes
Contribute to periodic reporting such as cash flow, DSO, and transfer pricing
Payroll & Compliance
Support monthly payroll processing in close collaboration with HR, payroll providers, and the global compensation team
Ensure compliance with Dutch payroll regulations and timely filings
Support tax, VAT, and statutory reporting compliance
Projects & Systems
Participate in cross-functional and international finance projects
Assist in the implementation of a new ERP system
Candidate Profile
Education & Knowledge
Degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance (HBO/WO level)
Good understanding of Dutch payroll processes and reporting requirements
Experience
At least 1 year of industry experience in a similar accounting role
Solid understanding of Dutch payroll including pension and benefits
Experience with Oracle ERP is a plus
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Advanced Excel skills; proficient in MS Office
Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus
Proactive and service-oriented mindset
Accurate, detail-focused, and critical thinker
About Driscolls
Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.
Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.
Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.
Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.
Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.
Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.