Accounting Manager – Freelance (Long-Term)

Location: Brussels (Hybrid)
Start: As soon as possible
Contract: Freelance – Long-term mission
Languages: English required; Dutch and/or French are strong assets

About the Role

An international consulting firm with operations across multiple countries is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead a multi-location team and oversee complex client portfolios. This role sits within a fast-paced, high-performance environment and requires strong leadership, client-management skills, and the ability to work autonomously.

You will manage a team of senior and supervisory accountants based across Belgium and international hubs, ensuring high-quality delivery of accounting and reporting services for a diverse client base.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional from a fiduciary, consulting, or professional-services environment who thrives in a client-facing leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of approximately 10 accounting professionals across Belgium and international support centres.

• Oversee the full delivery of accounting and reporting activities for a varied portfolio of international clients.

• Participate in client meetings, onboarding processes, and implementation of new mandates.

• Ensure accuracy and compliance across all deliverables and support continuous process improvement.

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and internal reporting for the Belgium office.

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with the Country Manager and senior leadership to drive operational excellence.

• Support training, development, and performance management of the accounting team.

• Maintain strong communication flows across teams, ensuring timely and high-quality outputs.

Profile

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a fiduciary, consulting, or professional-services environment (Big 4 / BDO experience is a strong advantage).

• Proven experience managing teams of 8–12 people, ideally across multiple locations.

• Strong understanding of international client environments and service-delivery expectations.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills; able to perform under pressure.

• Highly client-oriented, proactive, and capable of taking full ownership of deliverables.

• Fluent English required; Dutch or French is a strong advantage.

• ITAA qualification is not required.

• Available at least 2 days per week on-site in Brussels; minimal travel abroad.

• Able to commit to a long-term engagement.