Accounting Specialist

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squee

Z®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!

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This position is available due to the retirement of a key team member, giving you the opportunity to take over and bring your expertise to a dynamic team. We are looking for an unlimited contract, based in Braine l'Alleud, Belgium.

• Process and post supplier and customer invoices, including data verification, entry into SAP, and matching with purchase orders.
• Manage supplier accounts by reconciling invoices and payments, and handle manual documentation (VAT, tax advances, insurance, etc.).
• Support the Accounting Manager in preparing payment proposals and making payment or blocking decisions.
• Reconcile Group supplier invoices with purchase orders.
• Handle miscellaneous invoicing tasks, such as re-invoicing advertising expenses to Bel France.
• Provide backup support for the team of your accountant peers: issue customer invoices, correct disputes, and supply required documentation to customers.
• Support follow-up of customer disputes by managing emails, updating dispute records, verifying deliveries, and liaising with managers.
• Assist with customer account management: send statements and reminders, follow up on overdue invoices, and check promotional invoice postings.
• Contribute to monthly and annual closing activities: manage stock and goods in transit, control accounts, prepare working capital tables, and fulfill tax and statistical obligations (VAT certificate, withholding tax declaration, Intrastat).
• Prepare audit documentation and follow up on queries during audit visits.
• Occasionally prepare annual forms (e.g., 281.50), update factory contracts, and create new supplier accounts as needed.
• Communicate actively with internal teams (Accounting Manager, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Group) and external contacts (suppliers).

• Degree as an accounting assistant
• Fluent in French and Dutch; proficiency in English is a strong advantage
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office and advanced SAP skills
• Rigor, autonomy, sociability, and curiosity about the company’s activities
• Effective coordination and communication abilities
• Comfortable collaborating across departments and leveraging digital tools
• Agile in managing both short‑term tasks and long‑term objectives to achieve sustainable performance

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