Arcadis Talent Academy - work experience program for professionals in Finance

Are you a motivated candidate with a strong background/interest in Finance?

About Arcadis

Arcadis is the world’s leading company providing sustainable design, engineering and consulting solutions for natural and built assets. With sustainability at the heart of everything we do, our focus is on maximizing our impact to improve quality of life. The solutions we develop address key societal challenges around resilience, places and mobility.

At Arcadis, we strongly believe that investing in the Talent Academy for status holders is a great way to strengthen both society and the economy and to promote inclusivity. By doing so, we really make a positive difference. The unique perspectives that our candidates bring can greatly enhance the value we deliver to our clients and society. For professionals with a refugee background, programs like these are often a huge step in their personal and professional development. For us, it is also an opportunity to learn and to further increase our impact in the field of equal opportunities.

Arcadis Talent Academy is a six-month program for professionals with a refugee background and status in the Netherlands. The program gives you the opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable work experience in the Arcadis work environment. You will work on real projects together with colleagues and learn mainly by doing. In addition, you will follow training courses in the Dutch language and soft skills, so that you can successfully integrate into the Dutch work culture. During the program you will receive guidance from an internal buddy, a team leader or manager, and an external buddy from New Dutch Connections. If there is still a good match afterwards, you will be given the opportunity to get a contract with Arcadis.

We have room for candidates in the field of Finance Accounts Payable Administrator . Candidates with a bachelor's or master's degree in Accountancy or a similar financial direction, with experience in accounts payable management, treasury, invoicing and audit, preferably in a Shared Service Center or international environment. Experience with ERP systems, strong computer skills (MS Office), accurate data entry, knowledge of general ledger administration and an analytical, proactive and structured work attitude. Team spirit and assertiveness are essential. You support the financial, administrative and accounting processes, in close cooperation with an offshore team and various internal stakeholders.

What do we expect from you:

• Residence status: you must be in possession of a valid residence permit
• Language proficiency: Proficiency in both English (minimum B2 level) and Dutch (preferably A2 level) is required for effective oral and written communication. Alternatively, English at A2 level and Dutch at B2 level are also acceptable.
• Education level: Being able to work and think at Bachelor's or Master's level is essential.
• Willingness to travel: You are willing to travel by train to one of our locations (Amersfoort and Amsterdam). These costs will be reimbursed.
• Relevant experience: Relevant experience in Accountancy or a similar financial field.
• Personal qualities: We prefer candidates who are results-oriented and proactive team players.

Interested?

Apply today for this exciting opportunity at Arcadis! Make sure to upload the most recent version of your CV on our website. The deadline for applications is March 10th, 2025 at 12:00. Please note that the deadline may close earlier in case of a high number of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to register as soon as possible!