Accounting Assistant (January-July, 30 hours per week)

About the European Greens 

The European Green Party brings together political parties that share our Green values and are active across the entire European continent. Among other things, our positions focus on fighting back against the far-right, protecting fundamental rights, tackling the climate crisis, creating a fair economy, and building a strong, democratic Europe.  

About the position 

We are searching for a person with a strong background in accounting and administration to join our Finance Team for the first half of 2027.  

As Accounting Assistant, your tasks would include: 

• A-Z Bookkeeping; including but not limited to verification and booking of travel reimbursement; depreciations; booking of expenses paid by credit card; 

• Payment Management; 

• Communication with the counterparty in case of incomplete or missing justifications provided on the invoices or reimbursement requests; 

• Monthly updates of the Budget Actual; 

• Travel and Accommodation Booking; 

• Other Administrative Duties. 

The Accounting Assistant will be part of the Administration Unit.  

Starting date and term: Monday 11th January 2027 for a period of six months. 

Working time: 30 hours per week. 

Requirements 

• Proficiency in the English language (working language of the organisation). 

• Authorisation to work in Belgium. 

• Hold a Higher Education degree or qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accountancy or a related discipline; 

• 1-2 years’ previous work experience in similar positions, with a clear track record in bookkeeping and payment management. For recent Graduates, a shorter experience base will be considered.

• Good organisational and coordination skills, including time and priority management. 

• Excellent people skills, ability to work independently and in multi-cultural teams 

• Ability to take initiative and problem-solving attitude. 

• Good computer skills and digital literacy, including experience with electronic accounting and financial record keeping suites. 

Assets 

• Understanding and adhering to Green values such as ecology, feminism, anti-racism and social justice. 

• Experience of working in a political environment: within a Green Party, another political organisation, an international institution, an NGO or a campaign organisation focused on EU politics.  

Our offer

• Salary range for 80% Assistant position 2274 – 2686 EUR gross per month, Belgian tax law applies; 

• A part-time contract (30 hours / week) with flexible working hours; 

• The chance to be a part of a dynamic team and a European political organisation; 

• An opportunity to learn and grow through professional training and development; 

• A work environment with fun, friendly and passionate colleagues from all corners of Europe; 

• A competitive salary and benefits package: 

  • SIM card and monthly phone subscription;

  • Coverage of local transport costs between home and office, such as compensation per km for biking to office, monthly public transport subscription, rental of bike / e-bike (Swapfiets);

  • Monthly allowance for working from home and internet: 184.21EUR / per month;

  • Meal checks Pluxee: 8,40 EUR per workday;

  • 13th salary (paid proportionate for the full month worked in the end of the year, or at the expiration of the contract);  

  • Holiday entitlement based on the full year of work in previous year according to Belgian law. 

Work location

The work is mainly located at the European Green Party headquarters: Rue du Taciturne 34, 1000, Brussels, Belgium. 

Diversity

At the European Greens, we value diversity and welcome applicants from any underrepresented ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, colour, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity, or age. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect and to promoting active political participation of persons with disabilities and of disadvantaged groups. All applicants are encouraged to submit their application and to self-identify if they wish to, on either their cover letter or CV. In case of equal appreciation on competence and suitability for the position, preference will be given to applicants from disadvantaged groups. In any case responses will remain confidential within the selection committee treating the dossier. 

Data privacy

Your privacy is important to us. We want to be transparent with you on what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it. Read EGP privacy policy here https://europeangreens.eu/privacy-policy. 

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