Finance Assistant

We believe travel can create citizens of the world. We spark moments of connection and transformation, giving people the freedom to explore openly and shape their own story.

With colleagues from more than 50 countries, our diversity sparks curiosity, insight, and a culture of openness, essential to understanding our travellers and one another.

We work in a flexible hybrid model from our Utrecht HQ and our homes across the Netherlands.

Just as travel is about discovery, we’re looking for people who want to go one stop further, joining a journey that inspires personal transformation through train travel.

Are you a finance professional who enjoys working in an international environment?

As a Finance Assistant at Eurail, you’ll play an important role in our day-to-day finance operations, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable. At the same time, you’ll gain exposure to broader accounting activities and collaborate closely with colleagues across the business.

You’ll have the opportunity to gradually take on additional finance responsibilities depending on your experience and interests.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working accurately, takes ownership, and is motivated to further develop within finance.

As a Finance Assistant at Eurail, you’ll work as part of our Accounting team of four, reporting to the Head of Accounting. You’ll support daily accounting operations while contributing to financial reporting, analysis, and process optimization. You’ll also help the team explore opportunities to automate and enhance financial reporting using tools such as Power BI and AI solutions.

• Processing purchase invoices and ensuring accurate and timely administration

• Preparing supplier payments and monitoring payment deadlines

• Managing supplier accounts and handling vendor queries

• Processing employee expense claims and credit card expenses

• Supporting month-end closing activities and reconciliations

• Assisting with general accounting and finance administration tasks

• Helping improve finance processes and supporting automation initiatives where relevant

• Collaborating with colleagues across the business to ensure smooth financial operations

• Completed financial MBO education, such as business administration or a practical Accounting diploma

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an Accounts Payable or a similar finance support role within a Dutch-based company (required)

• Solid understanding of (Dutch) accounting principles

• Comfortable working with Excel; experience with Exact Online is beneficial

• Interest in digital tools and improving finance processes is beneficial

• You enjoy thinking about smarter and more efficient ways of working

• Sense of ownership and ability to manage priorities in a changing environment

• You thrive in an open, informal company culture and are social and collaborative

• Cooperative with good communication skills

• You are motivated to learn and develop within finance

• You work accurately and enjoy being accountable for your responsibilities

• Proficient in English and Dutch, both oral and written.

In addition, it’s a bonus point if you have…

• An interest in sustainable travel!

• Already hold the correct documents to work in the Netherlands

• We offer a flexible hybrid model that combines remote work with in-office days each week, enhancing teamwork and connection.

• A complimentary NS train card to travel across the Netherlands for work and leisure.

• An annual free Interrail/Eurail travel pass for you and a companion, so you can explore Europe and share the same experiences as our customers.

• Unlimited access to OpenUp for lifestyle & well-being recommendations.

• Support for your well-being through a personal allowance of up to €1500.

• We provide a training allowance of up to € 4,000 to support learning opportunities relevant to your role.

• Variable annual bonus (target 4%), based on company and individual performance.

• An annual team trip across Europe to experience our product first-hand.

• 20 working days per year from abroad.

• An annual leave package of 28 days, plus study days, volunteer days, and a culture day.

• Salary Scale: 57b - 58 , Monthly gross salary (excluding 8% allowance): 3300 € - 3900 € (full-time) based on experience.

Apply directly via our website (https://jobs.eurail.com/en/vacancies).

• We'll ask you to share your resume in English (our business language) and tell us why you're interested in Eurail and this particular role. It doesn't hurt to be creative; we enjoy seeing your personality shine through.

• As part of the process, we may also ask you to complete a short assessment to showcase your skills.

If we think you might be a good candidate, the next step is a relatively informal interview. For you, this is a chance to understand if Eurail is your ideal workplace, and for us, it tells us more about the value you would bring.

To support fair and unbiased hiring, we use a blind recruitment process in the early stages. Personal details such as your name, date of birth, photo, contact information, social media links, gender, and nationality are hidden, allowing us to focus on your skills, experience, and potential.

If you’re curious, why not check us out on LinkedIn and get a sense of our culture and values?

Got questions? Our People & Culture team would be happy to help — just drop us a note at jobs@eurail.com. We don’t use LinkedIn for messages, so this is the best way to reach us!

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