JOB VACANCY:

JOB VACANCY: (Senior) Accounting Officer

19 October 2026

EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL BUREAU

is looking for a full-time (100%) or part-time (80%)

(Senior) Accounting Officer

Come work at the heart of Europe’s largest network of environmental citizens organisations

and help ensure that strong, reliable accounting supports our environmental mission

About us

The EEB is the largest network of environmental citizens’ organisations in Europe. We bring together close to 200 member organisations in more than 40 countries, representing some 30 million individual members and supporters. We advocate for progressive policies to create a better future where people and nature thrive together.

Our commitment to fairness, equality, diversity and wellbeing

The EEB strives to be a fair, inclusive, safe place and a welcoming and learning organisation.

Please do not use pictures in your CV. Do leave out any information that may contribute to unconscious bias such as reference to your nationality, date or place of birth.

We respect our employees’ lives outside of work, support colleagues in care roles, and take work-life balance and wellbeing seriously.

How You’ll Have an Impact

At the EEB, sound financial management helps us deliver on our environmental mission. As our (Senior) Accounting Officer, you’ll play an important role in keeping our financial records accurate, reliable and transparent, helping ensure that the organisation runs smoothly and its resources are managed responsibly.

Your work will help build trust and confidence in our financial information, supporting good decision-making, accountability and compliance. You’ll be part of a Finance team where attention to detail, sound judgement and a willingness to find solutions really make a difference.

You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute your ideas, helping us strengthen our accounting practices, improve everyday processes and make the best use of our financial systems.

Based in Brussels, you’ll work in an international, purpose-driven environment, collaborating with colleagues across the organisation. You’ll report to the Head of Finance and have opportunities to develop your expertise and grow professionally.

What You’ll Actually Do

Accounting and Financial Closing

• Manage the day-to-day accounting cycle, including supplier and customer accounts, invoicing, payroll accounting and general ledger transactions.
• Carry out regular bank, supplier, customer and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accurate and well-documented accounting records.
• Manage monthly and year-end closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, provisions and fixed assets.
• Prepare annual accounts, financial statements and other financial information in collaboration with the Head of Finance.

Payments, Tax & Compliance

• Review invoices, reimbursement requests and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with EEB’s financial procedures.
• Prepare and process payments, following the appropriate approval and authorisation procedures.
• Prepare VAT returns and other relevant tax and statutory declarations, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and ensure accounting activities comply with Belgian regulations and EEB policies.

Audits & Financial Support

• Prepare accounting documentation and reconciliations for the annual statutory audit and liaise with external auditors.
• Provide accounting information and supporting documentation to Project Finance colleagues and other teams, including when needed for project audits and reporting.
• Provide accurate accounting data and supporting information for financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

Accounting Systems & Processes

• Help improve accounting systems, procedures and internal controls, identifying opportunities to simplify and automate routine tasks.
• Provide practical guidance to colleagues on accounting rules and procedures.
• Work closely with colleagues across EEB to resolve accounting questions and support efficient financial operations.

The level of responsibility and autonomy will reflect the experience and skills of the selected candidate, depending on whether they join as Accounting Officer or Senior Accounting Officer.

Who You Are

You’re an accounting professional who enjoys hands‑on accounting work, takes pride in accuracy and pays attention to detail. You’re organised, reliable and comfortable taking responsibility for your work, while also enjoying being part of a collaborative team.

Ideally, you have at least five years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in Belgium. We particularly welcome candidates with experience in the Belgian NGO or non‑profit sector. We