Accounting Specialist/Manager

28DIGITAL is Europe’s digital innovation engine, a multi-stakeholder platform, rooted in European values and open to the world, we turn knowledge into innovation, scale startups into global ventures, and build the next generation of digital talent to shape a fair, competitive, and human-centric digital future.

28DIGITAL is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

For more information, visit www.28digital.eu.

The Accounting Specialist/Manager shall play an important role in managing financial accounting operations at 28DIGITAL group companies. Responsibilities encompass financial accounting and administrative control of 28DIGITAL IVZW accounts, monitoring of analytical accounts, costs, procurements, invoices, revenues and income streams, preparation of VAT returns, monthly closing and compliance with accounting regulations. Additionally, this role involves supporting the Finance team throughout the grant management cycle, in particular for reporting to public funding agencies.

• Entry of purchase/sales invoices and expense reports.
• Booking of payroll accounts.
• Analytical accounting.
• Preparation and booking of payments.
• Support accounting activities and audits.
• Manage cash flows.
• Preparation of VAT returns and tax declarations.
• Preparation of monthly and annual closing.
• Periodic tracking of budget spending.
• Forecast monthly, quarterly and annual results.
• Preparation of project cost reports.
• Recommend cost-reduction measures as well as making use of new tools and methodologies to increase efficiencies of financial operations.

• BSc/BA in accounting, finance, business administration or related field. MSc is an asset.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience. Sound understanding of administrative processes. Experience in accounting and reporting is a requirement.
• Experience with Horizon Europe grant management and EU funding rules and guidelines.
• Experience working in fast paced environment and/or in an international organisation is an advantage.
• The candidate is to be proactive, service-oriented, capable of multi-tasking, and motivated to strive for operational excellence and full compliance.
• Attention to details, good communication and outstanding organisational skills. Proficient in MS Office tools and applications as well as common virtual presence tools and technologies. Proficiency in Business Central is an advantage.

Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of Spanish, French or Dutch is highly desirable.

Preferably at 28DIGITAL HQ in Brussels, although location at one of the 28DIGITAL European offices with easy connection for travel in Europe might be considered.

Please mail a resume and motivation letter to careers@28digital.eu outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. Applications without a motivation letter will not be considered. 

28DIGITAL is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. To build a strong digital Europe that works for everyone it is vital that we have diverse range of skills, knowledge, and experience in the sector. Therefore, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the above criteria and encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and other underrepresented groups. 

Applications should be submitted before 23:59pm CEST on Friday 17 October 2025.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may consider candidates from this pipeline for other roles within our finance department.