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Starting salaries can vary greatly depending on a professional’s skills and experience, the company’s size, and demand for the role.
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Position Title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Accounting Clerk 38013 43880 50656 AR/AP/Assistant Accountant 38733 45112 52223 Assistant Controller 50671 55995 60668 Bookkeeper/GL Accountant 52840 60130 65248 AP/AR Team Lead 59386 67296 75205 Senior Accountant 63527 72754 85157 Head of Finance & Accounting 70812 80280 89142 Accounting Manager 77190 86541 97092
25th percentile
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy. Demand: Low
50th percentile
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter. Demand: Moderate
75th percentile
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience. Demand: High

Hottest jobs in finance and accounting

Accountant Financial Controller Accounting Clerk Business Controller Accounting Clerk AP/AR Assistant Credit Controller Working Student Finance

Functional areas in which companies are most likely to hire in finance and accounting

Accounting  Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Payroll  Controlling 

Top technical skills that are urgently sought after in finance and accounting

Data Analytics Financial Analysis Budgeting and Forecasting  Business Intelligence Tools Data Analytics Big Data Automation Business Intelligence Tools

Top soft skills that are urgently sought after in finance and accounting

Leadership Skills Problem-Solving Skills Creative-Thinking Skills Communication Skills  Leadership Skills Emotional Intelligence Change Management Skills Critical-Thinking Skills

Top industries for finance and accounting specialists

Manufacturing Consumer Products Investment industry (real estate & private equity) Corporate services

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The salaries listed in the Salary Guide from Robert Half are the result of a rigorous, multistep process to ensure our projections accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the Netherlands. The salaries listed in the salary tables represent starting compensation only, meaning pay for someone new to a company in the position listed. Our estimates do not include bonuses, benefits or perks. We report salaries in percentiles and ranges, recognizing that professionals join companies at varied experience levels. Non-salary data referenced in this Salary Guide is based on an online survey developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm. During June and July 2024 Robert Half commissioned research amongst 750 respondents using an online data collection methodology. The respondents represent 250 hiring managers from the employer side and 500 workers in finance and accounting, IT and administrative, HR and customer support. Respondents are drawn from a sample of SMEs to large private, publicly listed and public sector organizations across the Netherlands. Disclaimer The Salary Guide is solely for noncommercial use, and the copyright is the exclusive property of Robert Half. This guide cannot be reproduced or disseminated in any part without Robert Half’s written permission. ©2024 Robert Half Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer.