Finance Specialist – Accounts Receivable

We are looking for a Finance Specialist with a focus on Accounts Receivable to join our Sanoma Accounting Services team at Sanoma Learning. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Den Bosch, the Netherlands.

About the role

As a Finance Specialist – Accounts Receivable, you will be responsible for managing and executing Accounts Receivable activities, ensuring accurate financial administration and contributing to a healthy cash flow.

Your main responsibilities include:

Processing bank statements and allocating incoming payments.
Monitoring and clearing customer accounts.
Handling customer refunds and performing reconciliations.
Monitoring and reporting on outstanding and overdue receivables, working closely with business stakeholders to support effective cash flow management.
Supporting a smooth month-end closing process by completing closing activities and reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
Performing periodic internal controls to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Participating as a subject matter expert in ongoing projects within your area of responsibility.

You will be part of the Sanoma Accounting Services organization, collaborating closely with colleagues across the international Sanoma organization, local accounting teams and business partners, with a primary focus on entities within the BeNe region (Belgium and the Netherlands).

Formal Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or accounts receivable.
Professional proficiency in both Dutch and English.

Keys to Success

Strong communication and collaboration skills.
A customer-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
An independent, proactive and solution-oriented approach.
Experience with SAP systems and strong Excel skills are considered a significant advantage.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately and efficiently.

What We Offer

This is a great opportunity to join an international team of finance specialists who take pride in their work and are committed to supporting one another in achieving the best possible results.

You will work in a collaborative, international environment where teamwork, continuous improvement and professional development are valued.

Position Details

Location: Den Bosch, the Netherlands.
Employment type: Full-time.
Working model: Hybrid, with 2 days per week at the office.
Contract: Permanent employment (not a B2B consulting contract)
Application deadline: 23 November 2026.

About Sanoma Learning

How do you prepare students for the world, engage their curiosity and inspire them to grow? That is the main question of teachers all around the world. At Sanoma Learning, it has always been our mission to help to find and develop best-in-class answers to this question. If you join us, it means that you embark on an exciting journey to help shape the future of learning for primary, secondary and vocational education. We believe that your journey is our success as a company.

Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company, operating in 12 countries. Our learning products and services enable and support teachers and schools to develop the talents of every child to reach their potential. By offering printed and digital learning content, as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education, we want to grow our positive impact on learning across Europe. With over 3000 employees, we help shape the future of education for 25+ million of students.

So, are you ready to start your journey to help shape the future of learning and help teachers to support all students to reach their potential?

Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity, ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics.

Positive impact on millions of young minds

At Sanoma Learning, it's our mission to help teacher to support all students to reach their potential. If you join us, it means that you embark on an exciting journey to help shape the future of learning for primary, secondary and vocational education. We develop methods and technology that have a positive impact on millions of young minds.

Will you join our exciting journey?

With curiosity and ambition in your DNA, you are also on a learning journey yourself, since you play a pivotal role in building the leading learning company that we are. You have a deep-rooted passion for learning. You are up for a challenge. You will be confronted with positive change. And we can promise you one thing: it will be exciting.

Our inclusive culture

Working at Sanoma Learning is as much about you as it is about us. About what you need to help shape the future of learning. But above all, about who you are. Because we recognise that diversity in our teams increases our understanding of the people and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome everybody as their true self.

Finance Specialist, Accounts Receivable