Junior Accounting Specialist
Are you detail-oriented and ready to get started in accounting? As a Junior Accounting Specialist, you’ll support financial closings, check figures and assist with audits. You’ll analyse data, spot discrepancies and suggest improvements. Together with teams like Reporting and Controlling, you’ll help ensure accurate and reliable financial records. Sound good? Read on!
What you’ll do
As an accounting specialist, you’ll start working directly at one of our clients – such as ING, Tikkie or de Volksbank – while following our traineeship. You’ll be responsible for the correct, complete and timely recording of financial transactions across all entities. You’ll also ensure that the figures are passed on to the Reporting department each month, for use in consolidation, financial reporting and regulatory filings.
✅ Prepare, analyse and review financial reports: You’ll work on monthly, quarterly and year-end figures, and check general ledger accounts for accuracy, completeness and plausibility. You’ll flag anomalies and ensure that the correct adjustments are made.
✅ Support audits and compliance tasks: You’ll assist with periodic audits, deep dives and financial queries. You’ll also help assess how laws and regulations impact financial processes and systems.
✅ Optimise accounting processes: You’ll translate legal and regulatory requirements into operational processes and develop improvement proposals to make financial reporting more efficient.
✅ Collaborate with internal stakeholders: You’ll liaise with teams like Reporting, Controlling, Internal Control/Audit, Business and Risk to ensure the financial records are accurate and submitted on time.
The specifics of your role may vary depending on the company, assignment or department – together we’ll find the right fit for you.
Your skills
- You have (or are close to completing) an HBO or university degree in Finance & Control, Finance, Accountancy, (Business) Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
- You’re a strong communicator, a team player and not afraid to take initiative.
- You’ve got solid analytical thinking.
- You work accurately and in a structured way.
- Currently based in the Netherlands and available full-time.
What our traineeship brings to you
Working on the skills that matter to you
Start strong and grow quickly with the comprehensive training provided by our Solid Academy. During interactive live sessions, you collaborate with other young professionals on your personal and professional development, gaining the skills to excel in the workplace. ✨
Personal development
Your talent manager is always on hand to support you. Together, you address any challenges, receive practical advice, and experience rapid growth both personally and professionally. This approach helps you develop your abilities while expanding your network.
Set foot into big corporates
We support you from the very beginning until you secure a role. We help you discover what truly suits you, offer honest advice about what’s achievable, and ensure you’re ready to make a real impact in the workplace.
The perks
- 💰 A gross monthly salary starting from €3,823.96 (based on 40 hours, incl. holiday allowance and a 13th month).
- Growth opportunities in an ambitious and professional environment.
- Access to Solid Academy: learn knowledge and skills anytime, anywhere.
- €2,000 per year to invest in your personal development.
- Genuine care and real involvement.
- Flexibility to work partly from home.
- 25 days of holiday (based on a 40-hour week).
- Travel allowance.
"When you start working full-time straight out of university, you need some time to adjust. By pursuing a traineeship, you get added value of proper guidance and advice."
Bregje Klomp
“The traineeship really boosted my confidence. I stand up for myself more, and I have more confidence in my own abilities.”
Matthijs Lip
The traineeship
Our two-year traineeship gets you working right away as a junior accounting specialist at companies like Athora, Tikkie or de Volksbank. You’ll combine hands-on experience with personal development through a comprehensive training programme designed to build both technical and soft skills. The programme supports your transition from student to working professional, with a strong focus on personal growth and building a valuable network.
Alongside your day-to-day work, you’ll receive dedicated support from your talent manager. Together, you’ll reflect on your progress, work-life balance and career path. Your talent manager will help you apply what you learn in training to your daily role, making sure your growth stays the priority. Want to know more? Check out how Chaudry experienced his first year at ABN AMRO!
Who we are
At Solid Professionals, it’s all about you: growth, work fulfillment, and connections. For 18 years, we’ve been helping young talent grow and building a close-knit community. In addition to working at your team’s base, you’re always welcome at our office in Utrecht. Here you can take part in training sessions and make connections that will last throughout your entire career.
