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# GL Accountant at Avantium

- **Company:** Avantium
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Posted:** 2026-07-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/avantium/jobs/8640409002

## Job description

GL Accountant

Amsterdam, fulltime

Ready to bring structure, curiosity and fresh thinking to a Finance team where your impact is visible from day one?

Avantium is a pioneer in the emerging industry of renewable and sustainable chemistry. We seek to take part in the opportunities of the transition towards a circular econo­my, with the goal of creating value for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Avantium’s mission is to aid the transition to a fossil-free world by developing groundbreaking products on the basis of re­newable feedstock instead of fossil resources. Sustainable alterna­tives for fossil-based chemicals and materials include plastic bot­tles for drinks, films for food packaging and electronics, fibers for textiles and even material used in toys.

Our Finance department is not a standard Finance department. Avantium is a unique environment: small enough to make a real impact, ambitious enough to be listed, and dynamic enough to make sure no day is the same. We are always moving, building and improving. That means there is room to learn from what is already in place, bring more structure where it adds value, and help us take the next step in how Finance supports the business.

Responsibility

As GL Accountant, you are part of a compact Finance team with broad exposure to the business. You work close to the numbers, but also close to the people behind them. You help keep our financial foundation strong, improve the way we work, and translate complexity into clear, reliable output.

This includes;

- Own and improve key general ledger accounting activities,
- Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes,
- Contribute to IFRS-based reporting and external audit preparation,
- Bring structure to processes, reconciliations and reporting routines,
- Use systems, data and smart tools to make Finance simpler and stronger.

What do you bring?

You bring a solid accounting background and the curiosity to understand a business that is anything but standard. You enjoy getting the basics right, but you are also energized by improvement: making processes clearer, connecting with stakeholders and finding practical solutions in a fast-moving environment.

You also have;

- 5–8 years of experience in general ledger accounting,
- Strong IFRS knowledge and experience with financial reporting,
- A background in Big 8 audit or advisory is a strong advantage,
- Affinity with, or experience in, Business Central,
- Interest in A.I. tools and applications that can improve Finance processes.

You will be successful in this position if you are a natural bridge-builder: someone who connects Finance with the business, asks the right questions and brings people along. You are self-starting, pragmatic and creative in solving problems. You do not need a fully corporate machine around you to get things done; you know how to navigate a growing organization where not everything is predefined, and you enjoy building on what is there.

What do we offer?

As we are a small company, we also offer you a unique chance to learn a lot about many fields, science, business and management, leading people and operations, market strategies, quality and last but not least safety. Learning paths can be steep and we do not offer you predefined career paths and development tracks. You are in the lead of your career, what you bring to the table will be noticed and taking initiative is rewarded and recognized. We have an informal culture, a flat organization and we recognize and celebrate the many cultures that we represent. And on top of that we offer good primary and secondary benefits.

Interested?

Let us know by applying through our careers page on the Avantium website. If you have any questions, please send an email to recruitment@avantium.com.

## About Avantium

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Avantium is a pioneering commercial-stage renewable chemistry company that develops and commercializes technologies to convert renewable feedstocks into sustainable chemicals and circular plastics, including its flagship plant-based polymer Releaf® (PEF).
- **Entity Type**: Public (Euronext Amsterdam & Brussels, ticker: AVTX)
- **Headquarters**: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Founded**: 2000 (spun out from Shell)
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed as individual founders; the company was established as a spin-off from Shell focusing on catalysis research.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Renewable Chemistry & Polymers / Sustainable Materials
- **Target customers**: B2B, focusing on brand owners, packaging manufacturers, textile producers, and chemical companies seeking sustainable alternatives to fossil-based plastics.
- **Mission**: To lead the transition from fossil-based to sustainable plastics and materials by using renewable feedstocks.

## Products & Services
- **Releaf® (PEF)**: A plant-based, recyclable polymer made from FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid). Offers superior barrier properties and performance compared to traditional PET, targeting packaging, textiles, and film markets collectively valued at over $200 billion.
- **YXY® Technology**: A catalytic technology that converts plant-based sugars into FDCA, the key building block for PEF. Commercialized through licensing.
- **Volta Technology**: An electrochemical conversion process that turns carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals, enabling new polymer feedstocks.
- **R&D Solutions**: Provides advanced catalyst testing technology and services to accelerate R&D in sustainable chemistry for external partners.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Part of the Euronext Amsterdam SmallCap Index (AScX). Exact market cap fluctuates; refer to latest trading data.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue (public) – Exact figures available in annual reports; company is in a commercial-scale ramp-up phase following the opening of its FDCA Flagship Plant in October 2024.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Henkel, Kvadrat, PANGAIA (offtake agreements); Origin Materials (first technology license for YXY Technology); BASF (former joint venture partner in Synvina).
- **Growth Signals**: Official opening of the world's first FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl (October 2024); 15 secured offtake agreements for PEF/FDCA; strong IP portfolio with over 179 granted and pending patent families; transitioning from R&D to commercial licensing model.

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover in commercial PEF**: Operates the world’s first dedicated FDCA commercial plant, creating a significant lead in scaling this technology.
- **Strong IP moat**: A robust patent portfolio (179+ families) protects its core YXY and Volta technologies, safeguarding its licensing model.
- **Asset-light licensing model**: After proving the technology at its Flagship Plant, Avantium plans to scale globally through licensing, which is capital-efficient and allows for rapid, low-cost expansion.
- **Superior product performance**: Releaf® (PEF) offers performance advantages over traditional plastics (e.g., better barrier properties) while being fully recyclable and plant-based.

## Strategic Focus
- **Commercializing Releaf® (PEF)**: The immediate priority is to successfully ramp up the FDCA Flagship Plant to full production and begin generating revenue from PEF sales and technology licenses.
- **Global licensing rollout**: Actively seeking strategic partners and licensees to deploy YXY Technology worldwide, targeting the packaging, textiles, and film sectors.
- **Developing next-gen technologies**: Advancing Volta Technology (CO2 utilization) and other innovations to expand its pipeline of renewable chemistry solutions.
- **Building a circular economy**: Positioning itself as a key enabler for brand owners and industries looking to de-fossilize their supply chains and meet sustainability goals.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven impact**: Employees directly contribute to creating a fossil-free world and reducing the environmental footprint of the chemical industry.
- **Innovative, entrepreneurial environment**: Described as a place where you can "bridge science and business," with freedom to take initiative and experiment on groundbreaking research.
- **Diverse and international team**: Over 300 employees representing 36 nationalities, fostering a collaborative and globally-minded culture.
- **Learning and growth**: Offers continuous development through on-the-job training, educational programs, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.
- **Work-life balance**: Provides flexible working hours to support personal needs.
- **Safety culture**: Strong emphasis on a "no-blame" safety culture with Golden Safety Rules, prioritizing employee well-being.
- **Location & perks**: Based in Amsterdam with state-of-the-art R&D labs and pilot plants in Geleen and Delfzijl; culture of recognition and celebrating achievements.

## Sources
1. [avantium.com](https://avantium.com/)
2. [avantium.com](https://avantium.com/our-company/)
3. [avantium.com](https://avantium.com/working-at/)
4. [avantium.com](https://avantium.com/investor-relations-overview/)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/avantium)

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