Freelance Senior Accountant

Freelance Senior Accountant (Client-Facing)
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Working Arrangement: Full-time, 5 days per week on-site (initially)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Minimum 1-year contract with a strong view to a long-term future within the firm
About the Opportunity
Our client, a modern and growing accounting firm in Antwerp, is looking to hire a Senior Accountant who can independently manage their own client portfolio while acting as a trusted advisor for day-to-day accounting and business matters.
This is a highly client-facing role suited to someone who enjoys building strong relationships, understanding the wider needs of businesses, and providing practical solutions beyond pure compliance work. The position offers a clear progression path towards leading advisory meetings and year-end discussions with clients.
The firm is particularly interested in professionals who embrace technology and are AI-minded, with a willingness to leverage modern tools to improve efficiency and client service.
Key Responsibilities
Client Portfolio Management

• Manage and take ownership of your own portfolio of clients.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client accounting and finance-related questions.
• Build strong, long-term relationships and become a trusted advisor.
• Understand each client’s business, challenges, and objectives.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and add value.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Perform A-Z accounting responsibilities for a portfolio of clients.
• Review bookkeeping work completed by support staff (approximately 95% of transactional input is completed by others).
• Carry out quality checks and ensure accuracy of accounting records.
• Prepare and review:
  • VAT returns
  • Monthly closings
  • Quarterly closings
  • Year-end closings
• Support corporate tax declaration processes, particularly during peak periods from January through July.
• Ensure compliance with all accounting and reporting deadlines.

Client Advisory

• Provide first-line advisory support to clients on everyday business and accounting matters.

Future Growth & Development

• Progress towards conducting advisory meetings independently.
• Lead year-end review meetings with clients.
• Expand your involvement in strategic client discussions.
• Develop into a key relationship manager and advisor within the firm.

Candidate Profile
Experience

• Ideally 5–10 years of experience within an accounting or accountancy practice environment.
• Candidates with approximately 3+ years of relevant experience and strong client-facing exposure are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience managing client relationships and acting as a direct client contact.
• Solid understanding of VAT, year-end accounts, and financial reporting processes.
• Comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for deliverables.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive approach and natural problem solver.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand what clients are really looking for and provide practical advice.
• Relationship-focused with a genuine interest in helping businesses succeed.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Languages

• Fluent Dutch & English (essential)

Technology
Experience with the following is considered an advantage, but not essential:

• Yuki
• Silverfin