Accounts Payable & Accounting Specialist

The July is where great stories begin… 

The July is a premium hospitality brand that’s bringing the human touch to the way people travel. We build beautifully designed spaces in different locations around the world. Our teams have the ambitious goal to develop multiple new apartment-hotels across prime European cities like London, Dublin, Paris, Lisbon and Barcelona. Each location has the local stories and spirit interwoven through the apartment-hotel’s distinctive design. The aim? For guests to completely relax, go on new adventures, and create interesting connections. In short, to stay their way. The July is a company of people who love people, it’s as simple as that! From guests to fellow colleagues, we all take ownership of the organization. That’s why we’ve been awarded as a Great Place to Work not once, but twice! 

Ready to take your accounting skills to the next level and help drive our international growth? We’re looking for you!

The job 

As our Accounts Payable & Accounting Specialist, you are the backbone of our day-to-day finance operations.  You oversee the quality and accuracy of the AP ledgers, support the team in their daily activities and complex topics, ensure payment run smoothly, maintain clear cash positions, and drive continuous improvement of our finance processes as we grow internationally. The role is a key operational finance position where you combine precision, ownership and an improvement mindset with a supportive hospitality attitude towards colleagues and stakeholders. With our recent first hotel opening outside the Netherlands and more international openings ahead, you will operate in a dynamic environment where new processes, entities and improvements are part of the journey offering room to grow towards Head of Accounting. 

You will work closely with the accounting team (2 FTE), the wider organization and external partners, and report to the Accounting & Financial Control Manager. 

Responsibilities 

● Oversee the invoice-to-pay process and ensure accurate AP ledgers 

● An active role in the period-end closing process 

● Operational cash management and monthly cash position updates 

● Ownership of the weekly payment run and banking interfaces 

● Support accurate and timely bank processing

● Prepare and submit Dutch VAT returns 

● Support VAT and compliance topics for foreign entities 

● Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems and workflows

● Oversight of the Finance mailbox and follow-up 

Do you recognize yourself in the following? 

● 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or operational accounting

● A bachelor’s degree in accounting (or similar) is preferred 

● Strong ownership and problem-solving skills with a drive to improve processes

● A supportive, hospitality-minded way of working 

● Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail 

● Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel. Google and Visma.net skills are a plus

● Good command of Dutch and English, verbally and in writing. 

What’s in it for you? 

In our flat organization, within an informal working atmosphere, your ideas are highly valued. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer: 

● Competitive salary, depending on your experience. 

● Personal growth through tailored development opportunities. 

● Fully paid pension and long-term disability insurance. 

● Annual bonus based on performance. 

● 25 vacation days with the option to purchase two additional weeks. 

● One additional 'me-time' day and a 'community' day. 

● Hotel and restaurant perks with employee, friends & family and worldwide hotel discounts. 

● OpenUp support for your mental well-being at work and home. 

● Padel, personal trainer sessions, free gym & sauna access, sports events and workshops. 

● Fun and frequent team drinks, events & outings. 

Would you like to work in an organization that is expanding internationally and contribute to its growth? Don’t wait, apply now! Come and tell us your story and join us on this exciting journey.