Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, international and academic environment? Do you have financial and administrative skills, and do you want to apply this in a non-profit and educational setting? Would you like to support our mission of advancing international and European law? Then join us as Financial Administrator at the Asser Institute in The Hague!
Financial Administrator
- Amsterdam Law School
- 15412
- higher vocational education/university
- €3,873 - €5,264
- 16 hours
- Closes on28-09-2026
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, international and academic environment? Do you have financial and administrative skills, and do you want to apply this in a non-profit and educational setting? Would you like to support our mission of advancing international and European law? Then join us as Financial Administrator at the Asser Institute in The Hague!
Financial Administrator
- Amsterdam Law School
- 15412
- higher vocational education/university
- €3,873 - €5,264
- 16 hours
- Closes on28-09-2026
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As Financial Administrator in the Finance and Control (F&C) team of the Asser Institute, your role is to support in general financial administrative tasks, including but not limited to booking purchase invoices, processing reimbursements, and booking bank transactions. It will be your task to support the Financial Controller, who is responsible for overseeing audit, control and compliance tasks, drafts the yearly budget, quarterly prognosis and monthly liquidity overviews, and supports the Executive Board with relevant management information. There is a possibility to grow in the role and gradually take on activities, tasks and responsibilities related to financial control. With the retirement of the financial controller in a few years, there is the option to transition to this role following an open vacancy procedure. To this end, we are seeking a candidate that works independently, brings new ideas, and is willing to grow and develop within the role. Together, you’ll help promote the institute’s mission: advancing international and European law.
Working at the UvA
Join us!
As Financial Administrator in the Finance and Control (F&C) team of the Asser Institute, your role is to support in general financial administrative tasks, including but not limited to booking purchase invoices, processing reimbursements, and booking bank transactions. It will be your task to support the Financial Controller, who is responsible for overseeing audit, control and compliance tasks, drafts the yearly budget, quarterly prognosis and monthly liquidity overviews, and supports the Executive Board with relevant management information. There is a possibility to grow in the role and gradually take on activities, tasks and responsibilities related to financial control. With the retirement of the financial controller in a few years, there is the option to transition to this role following an open vacancy procedure. To this end, we are seeking a candidate that works independently, brings new ideas, and is willing to grow and develop within the role. Together, you’ll help promote the institute’s mission: advancing international and European law.
All about this vacancy
This is what you will do
- Responsibility for financial administrative tasks, including but not limited to booking purchase invoices, creating sales invoices, processing reimbursements, preparing payment batches and booking bank transactions;
- Making sure the financial administration is reliable and up to date, including overseeing financial processes in Exact and related software;
- Supporting the Financial Controller in related tasks in the F&C department, including on questions related to project reporting and other financial data or information required by colleagues in other supporting teams;
- Preparing overviews for Management and Auditors, which includes supporting with preparation of yearly and quarterly management information and requests during the interim and final accountant visits;
- Help improving procedures and financial reporting, such as analyzing and streamlining financial administrative processes.
What we ask of you
- A finished and relevant education, an HBO Bachelor’s degree or WO Bachelor’s or Master’s degree equivalent (e.g. in Administration, Accounting, Finance);
- At least 2 years of demonstrable experience, preferably in an international environment;
- Good written and verbal communication skills (English). Proficiency in other languages (especially Dutch) is a distinct advantage;
- Excellent skills with Excel are required; experience working with Exact is an advantage;
- Good planning, time management, and organizational skills;
- Able to handle multiple projects, work independently and accurately, and be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
This is what we offer you
- We offer an appointment for 16 hours a week, initially for the period of one year with a probationary period of two months, and with the intention of converting into permanent employment.
- Extension of the appointment is subject to satisfactory performance in this period. Considerations of a financial and/or organisational nature may give rise to not converting to permanent employment.
- The starting date ideally is the 16th of November 2026 or sooner.
- To this position applies UFO profile ‘Administrateur 2’ and salary scale 9. Remuneration depends on the actual level of education, experience, and knowledge, and amounts to a minimum of €3.873 and maximum of €5.264 gross per month for full-time work, excluding a holiday allowance (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%). The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten) is applicable.
- A temporary reduction in income tax (equal to 30% of taxable salary) may apply to non-Dutch candidates.
- An inspiring, friendly, and diverse working environment with nice (international) colleagues.
- 29 days' holiday at full employment and extra holidays between Christmas and New Year.
- Compensation for travel-to-work expenses, a working-from-home allowance, and an internet allowance.
- Yearly periodic increases in salary within the respective salary scale and according to the Collective Labour Agreement.
- Hybrid working possibilities and excellent working facilities.
- Pension accrual with ABP.
- Excellent study and development opportunities.
- You will be employed by the University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Law, but seconded to the T.M.C. Asser Institute in The Hague.
- Only candidates with permission to work in the Netherlands will be considered.
All about this vacancy
This is what you will do
- Responsibility for financial administrative tasks, including but not limited to booking purchase invoices, creating sales invoices, processing reimbursements, preparing payment batches and booking bank transactions;
- Making sure the financial administration is reliable and up to date, including overseeing financial processes in Exact and related software;
- Supporting the Financial Controller in related tasks in the F&C department, including on questions related to project reporting and other financial data or information required by colleagues in other supporting teams;
- Preparing overviews for Management and Auditors, which includes supporting with preparation of yearly and quarterly management information and requests during the interim and final accountant visits;
- Help improving procedures and financial reporting, such as analyzing and streamlining financial administrative processes.
What we ask of you
- A finished and relevant education, an HBO Bachelor’s degree or WO Bachelor’s or Master’s degree equivalent (e.g. in Administration, Accounting, Finance);
- At least 2 years of demonstrable experience, preferably in an international environment;
- Good written and verbal communication skills (English). Proficiency in other languages (especially Dutch) is a distinct advantage;
- Excellent skills with Excel are required; experience working with Exact is an advantage;
- Good planning, time management, and organizational skills;
- Able to handle multiple projects, work independently and accurately, and be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
This is what we offer you
- We offer an appointment for 16 hours a week, initially for the period of one year with a probationary period of two months, and with the intention of converting into permanent employment.
- Extension of the appointment is subject to satisfactory performance in this period. Considerations of a financial and/or organisational nature may give rise to not converting to permanent employment.
- The starting date ideally is the 16th of November 2026 or sooner.
- To this position applies UFO profile ‘Administrateur 2’ and salary scale 9. Remuneration depends on the actual level of education, experience, and knowledge, and amounts to a minimum of €3.873 and maximum of €5.264 gross per month for full-time work, excluding a holiday allowance (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%). The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten) is applicable.
- A temporary reduction in income tax (equal to 30% of taxable salary) may apply to non-Dutch candidates.
- An inspiring, friendly, and diverse working environment with nice (international) colleagues.
- 29 days' holiday at full employment and extra holidays between Christmas and New Year.
- Compensation for travel-to-work expenses, a working-from-home allowance, and an internet allowance.
- Yearly periodic increases in salary within the respective salary scale and according to the Collective Labour Agreement.
- Hybrid working possibilities and excellent working facilities.
- Pension accrual with ABP.
- Excellent study and development opportunities.
- You will be employed by the University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Law, but seconded to the T.M.C. Asser Institute in The Hague.
- Only candidates with permission to work in the Netherlands will be considered.
Your place at the UvA
You will work in this team
Established in 1965, the T.M.C. Asser Instituut is an independent and internationally renowned research centre in international and European law, affiliated with the University of Amsterdam. The Asser Institute’s mission is to contribute to the development of international and European public and private law. We achieve this by:
- Independent legal research: We conduct fundamental, policy-oriented, and applied legal research in international and European public and private law.
- Knowledge dissemination: We initiate and facilitate academic and expert meetings, (professional) education, and public events aimed at disseminating knowledge of international and European public and private law. We further share our legal knowledge by adding to the public debate.
The institute is organized around the research department, the support staff and T.M.C. Asser Press, the institute’s publishing house. The F&C team is a central department that supports researchers, our projects and events team, and the board with a variety of tasks and requests.
About the Amsterdam Law School
Your place at the UvA
This is where you will be working
You will work in this team
Established in 1965, the T.M.C. Asser Instituut is an independent and internationally renowned research centre in international and European law, affiliated with the University of Amsterdam. The Asser Institute’s mission is to contribute to the development of international and European public and private law. We achieve this by:
- Independent legal research: We conduct fundamental, policy-oriented, and applied legal research in international and European public and private law.
- Knowledge dissemination: We initiate and facilitate academic and expert meetings, (professional) education, and public events aimed at disseminating knowledge of international and European public and private law. We further share our legal knowledge by adding to the public debate.
The institute is organized around the research department, the support staff and T.M.C. Asser Press, the institute’s publishing house. The F&C team is a central department that supports researchers, our projects and events team, and the board with a variety of tasks and requests.
About the Amsterdam Law School
Important to know
Your application & contact
If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we would like to receive your motivation letter and CV in English. You can apply online via the red button. We accept applications until and including 28 September 2026.
For questions about the position, you can contact:
Tom Rietmeijer - [email protected]
In the event of equal suitability, internal candidates are given priority. While we appreciate all expressions of interest, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Employment agencies should not submit applications. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received enough applications and before the advertised closing date.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Important to know
Your application & contact
If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we would like to receive your motivation letter and CV in English. You can apply online via the red button. We accept applications until and including 28 September 2026.
For questions about the position, you can contact:
Tom Rietmeijer - [email protected]
In the event of equal suitability, internal candidates are given priority. While we appreciate all expressions of interest, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Employment agencies should not submit applications. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received enough applications and before the advertised closing date.
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