Job Description
We’re on a mission to become the go-to destination for students across Europe to find a trusted home away from home. We make every step of the rental journey simple and seamless, so students can focus on what really matters: studying, exploring, and growing.
With HousingAnywhere, Kamernet, and Studapart under our roof, we’re Europe’s largest student rental platform.
You’ll find us in Rotterdam, Paris, and Cergy, always guided by our four core values: Ownership, We are enablers, We are changemakers, and We are connectors.
Join us in empowering students unlock their potential through a safe, online, rental experience.
The team
You will be part of the Finance department, working closely with the Director of Finance and having an impact across our three brands. You will play a key role in strengthening our financial foundations as we scale.
Your role
- Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions.
- Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
- Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements.
- Coordinating the activities of external auditors.
- Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process.
- Managing the budget process.
- Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.
- Evaluating accounting and internal control systems.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed.
- Developing and monitoring business performance metrics.
- Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance.
- Hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting staff.
What does success look like?
- You build strong, constructive relationships across Finance and the wider organization, and engage openly on critical topics to drive alignment and improvement.
- You communicate proactively and transparently, helping the business “get things right” and avoid surprises through strong planning and follow-up.
- You take a hands-on, ownership-driven approach, comfortably balancing preparation and review work while continuously improving processes and ways of working.
Your profile
- 5-7 years of relevant working experience as a senior/lead accountant or a comparable position.
- Experience working in an auditing firm (Big 4 or Small 5) is a plus.
- Being a Certified or Chartered Accountant and/or Controller is a strong advantage.
- Experience in consolidating financial figures and management reporting.
- Experience in IFRS and Dutch GAAP.
- Deep understanding of cash flows, accounting and fiscal implications.
- Proven ability to optimise and improve finance processes.
- Hands-on, structured problem-solver who can identify issues, implement solutions, and assess impact.
- Experience with ERP implementations and exposure to payment service providers is a plus.
- Fluent in English and French.
What’s in it for you
- Salary range €63,400 - €76,100 gross per year (based on 40 hours, including Holiday Allowance).
- Unlimited paid holidays, minimum-based, not maximum!
- Position based in our Rotterdam office with a hybrid working policy (2 office days).
- Flexibility to work remotely in another country than the Netherlands for up to 2 months per year!
- 1,000 EUR per year personal development budget.
- Complete coverage for commuting.
- Personal equipment, including a laptop and ergonomic setup.
- Gym membership discount with GoVital or OneFit.
- Dutch/English classes budget.
- Variable pension scheme.
- Diverse international community (46+ nationalities).
- Pet-friendly office in Rotterdam city centre.
- Team-building events and after-work drinks every Friday.
What can you expect from our hiring process? Read more here.
