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Position Title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Assistant Accountant (Public) 2299 2655 3063 Accountant (Public) 2652 3119 3615 Senior Accountant (Public) 3414 3977 4892 Accounting Clerk 2412 3252 4001 Assistant Accountant 2572 3312 4169 AR/AP Assistant 2820 3414 4379 Cost Accountant 3111 3722 4533 GL Accountant 3431 4443 4993 Senior Accountant 4173 4656 5213 AR/AP Team Leader 4655 5119 5874 Chief Accountant 4729 5445 6466 Accounting Manager 5372 6386 8538 Accounting Director 6317 8022 10653
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

(Senior) Accountant Business/Financial Controller Chief Accountant/Accounting Manager Finance Manager (Assistant) Bookkeeper AP Accountant GL Accountant Senior Bookkeeper

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

Accounting Credit Management Financial Planning & Analysis Audit

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

Financial Analysis Budgeting and Forecasting Data Analytics Multilingualism Budgeting and Forecasting Interpretation of Accounting Standards Multilingualism Financial Reporting

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

Leadership Skills Problem-Solving Skills Communication Skills Change Management Skills Leadership Skills Change Management Skills Creative-Thinking Skills Time Management Skills

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Top industries for finance and accounting specialists

Accountancy Logistics Food & Food Processing Construction

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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 Belgium. The salaries listed in the salary tables represent starting salaries 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 1.500 respondents using an online data collection methodology. The respondents represent 500 hiring managers from the employer side and 1.000 employees in finance and accounting, IT, administration, HR and office support and legal. Respondents are drawn from a sample of SMEs to large private, publicly listed and public sector organizations across Belgium. 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.