What do we offer?
You will join a growing, international company that is shaping the future of PIAM solutions, where finance plays a key role in supporting informed and compliant decisions. At ID-ware you can expect a collaborative environment with room to learn from experienced colleagues, expand your responsibilities over time, and build a strong track record in general ledger accounting.
What we offer in the Netherlands - Being part of a fast-growing, international organization.
- A hybrid way of working.
- Working in an open,supportiveand inclusive environment.
- Opportunity to grow and develop with the company.
- 28 Holiday days.
- Pension from day one.
- Fietsplan: anopportunity to lease a bike through salary conversion.
Job Description
Are you eager to take ownership of the general ledger and help build a rock-solid financial foundation for a fast-growing, international tech company? As a General Ledger Accountant at ID-ware, you ensure that every transaction is reflected accurately and on time in our books, enabling reliable reporting and confident business decisions.
This role goes beyond routine bookkeeping: it is an opportunity to grow into a trusted finance professional who safeguards data integrity, supports continuous improvement and helps shape the future of our finance function.
The opportunity ID-ware is a leading provider of advanced identity management solutions, with offices in the Netherlands, UK, Germany and Pakistan, supporting a broad range of international customers.
To support our growth and keep our financial foundation strong, we are hiring a General Ledger Accountant who will be responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of our general ledger under Dutch GAAP.
The team culture - Challenging-We tackle complex financial questions and expect proactive problemsolving.
- Collaborative-As a small team, we work closely together, share ideas, and support one another.
- Fastpaced-No two days are the same, with a dynamic mix of recurring tasks and adhoc projects.
- Flexible-We value worklife balance and offer hybrid working and adaptable scheduling.
What you will do - Record and post day-to-day journal entries (including cash receipts, disbursements, accruals and corrections) ensuringaccuracy in the general ledger.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a regular basis, promptly resolving discrepanciesand avoiding errors.
- Handlethecompletion ofmonthly closing process.
- Prepare and support the preparation of financial statements, management reports and monthly close packages, providing clear explanations for key movements.
- Perform variance analysis on P&L and balance sheet accounts, identify unusual items, and proactively follow up with stakeholders to clarify and correct them.
- Maintain clean and well-organized accounting inboxes, ensuring that requests and queries are handled accurately and on time.
- Support related accounting areas such as payroll postings, accounts payable and other sub-ledger reconciliations when needed.
- Ensure compliance with Dutch GAAP and relevant internal control procedures.
What success looks like - You consistently deliver accurate journals and reconciliations, with minimal rework and no material misstatements in your areas of responsibility.
- Month-end closes run smoothly within agreed timelines, and stakeholders view Finance as a reliable and solution-oriented partner.
- Inbox queries are handled efficiently, with clear communication and a visible reduction in backlogs and outstanding items.
- Your variance analyses and observations help the team spot trends early and support better financial decisions.
Your profile
What you bring We are looking for someone who combines solid technical accounting skills with a proactive and flexible mindset.
Experience and knowledge - 2–5 years of experience in accounting, ideally in a GL or similar role.
- At least MBO-level education in bookkeeping, finance or a related field, with a good understanding of Dutch GAAP standards.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software and ERP systems for posting, reconciling and reporting transactions.
- Strong general bookkeeping knowledge and the ability to work confidently with balance sheets, P&L and reconciliations.
Skills and mindset - You are highly organized and detail-oriented, able to keep multiple accounts and tasks in order without losing sight of deadlines.
- You bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enjoying the challenge of spotting discrepancies and resolving unusual items.
- You communicate clearly and professionally, both in Dutch and English, and are comfortable collaborating with colleagues across Finance and the wider business.
- You are adaptable, flexible and open to change, thriving in a growing, evolving organization.
- You take initiative, look for ways to improve processes, and are eager to develop yourself further within Finance.
What is our hiring process?
Step 1: Video call screening with recruiter
Step 2: Online Interview with hiring manager
Step 3: At-home business case
Step 4: Final interview at the office
About us
At ID-ware, we have been successfully developing software solutions for Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM) for 20 years. With our software solution, we protect all the valuable elements that make up a company: the products, the ideas, the infrastructure, and above all, the people who work there. And we are particularly proud of that.
This is achieved through the successful and appreciative collaboration of our diverse team, which tackles everyday challenges with a lot of passion, new ideas, individual responsibility, and a lot of fun. We would be delighted if we could also inspire you to join our team.
