Accountant
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Helsinki, Finland: Accountant"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 91% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,600–€3,700). The listed pay band (€250–€308) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 3 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Accountant | €2,500/per month | €3,350/per month | €4,000/per month |
| In Helsinki, Finland: Accountant | €2,600/per month | €3,350/per month | €3,700/per month |
| Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Mid-Level) | €250/per month | €279/per month | €308/per month |
Job Description In this role, you will support our client with general ledger and month-end closing activities. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and clarity of financial data, and you will also have the opportunity to develop and document processes in close cooperation with other team members. Our client is best suited for a person who thrives in a changing environment and views change as an opportunity. We Offer - The opportunity to work in a growing global organization - The opportunity to influence and bring out the value of your expertise as the organization matures around you - The opportunity to influence daily operations and develop them with your own ideas - Partial remote work (2 days/week) and Epassi lunch benefit Responsibilities The role includes general ledger tasks such as postings, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities. You will work closely with the team to ensure the smoothness and accuracy of financial processes. - Maintenance of the general ledger - Performing postings - Month-end closing activities - Reconciliation of balance sheet items - Recording payments from bank statements - Creating and developing documentation - Communicating within the organization when clarifying account transactions We Are Looking For - A suitable higher education background in financial management, preferably in accounting - Strong practical expertise and work experience in general ledger activities: reconciliations, month-end closing, postings, balance sheet reconciliation, and a strong understanding of accounting principles - Fluent written and spoken Finnish and English skills - Ability to navigate a changing organization and adapt quickly to an evolving environment - A precise, detail-oriented, and quality-driven approach to work - Strong communication skills We Value - Experience with NetSuite To succeed in the role, you are: - Change-oriented - Excellent in collaboration and communication - Systematic and precise Our Recruitment Process Academic Work is handling this search on behalf of their client, who requests that all questions regarding the position be directed to Academic Work. Applicants will be interviewed continuously, and if we have already progressed further in the recruitment process, we may close the application before final selections. The selection process includes tests measuring personality traits and cognitive ability. The tests serve as tools to find the right person for the position and ensure an equal and fair evaluation.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of the general ledger
- Performing postings
- Month-end closing activities
- Reconciliation of balance sheet items
- Recording payments from bank statements
- Creating and developing documentation
- Communicating within the organization to clarify account transactions
Requirements
- Higher education background in financial management, preferably in accounting
- Strong practical expertise and work experience in general ledger activities (reconciliations, month-end closing, postings, balance sheet reconciliation)
- Strong understanding of accounting principles
- Fluent written and spoken Finnish and English skills
- Ability to navigate a changing organization and adapt quickly
- Precise, detail-oriented, and quality-driven approach
- Strong communication skills
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
BachelorBenefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Continuous interviews
- 2Personality and cognitive ability tests

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