Nordic Laboratories
Senior Bookkeeper (Copenhagen based)
Overview:
Nordic Laboratories is part of Nordic Group, a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to improving health globally through functional medicine and a personalised approach to health. As a world-renowned functional medicine brand, Nordic Laboratories supports health practitioners worldwide with genetic and functional testing, as well as having a nutraceutical brand.
We are looking for an experienced, full time Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations for our busy finance team in central Copenhagen. This is a senior, autonomous role for someone who can run the books end-to-end and act as a trusted right hand to finance leadership.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Own and manage day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple entities, maintaining accurate and audit-ready financial records
- Maintain up-to-date financial data using Uniconta accounting software, including oversight of chart of accounts and posting standards
- Process and oversee accounts payable, ensuring timely vendor payments and enforcing approval and cut-off procedures
- Manage accounts payable related to operations and collections, in accordance with company policy
- Manage and facilitate payments to staff, contractors, and suppliers in line with the company's approval processes
- Reconcile bank statements, credit card transactions, and intercompany accounts across group entities
- Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and monthly management reports for review by finance leadership
- Take ownership of VAT submissions (including cross-border and OSS reporting), year-end audits, and tax compliance
- Review and strengthen internal financial controls and accounting policies, identifying process improvements
- Mentor and review the work of junior bookkeeping or finance assistant staff, acting as a first point of escalation
Special Requirements:
- Strong working knowledge of Uniconta, or proven ability to master new accounting software quickly
- Deep understanding of bookkeeping principles, financial procedures, and month-end/year-end close processes
- Experience with VAT, including cross-border VAT (Split VAT, OSS/Union Scheme) and Lønsumsafgift, is a strong advantage
- Prior experience reconciling accounts for international or multi-entity companies
- Familiarity with IFRS and general audit preparation
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines across entities
- Analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify discrepancies, and recommend fixes
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership, while collaborating closely with the wider finance and leadership team
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with senior stakeholders and external partners
Package:
- Salary between 35,000 - 38,000, based on experience and qualifications
- Location: Copenhagen
- Benefits: Opportunity to gain experience from our global network and spend time working internationally
- Support and training from our experienced team
- Discounts on functional medicine tests and supplements
- Fun, sociable team with regular events and activities
We are looking to appoint this role as soon as possible
To apply for this role please submit your CV along with a covering letter to jobs@nordicgroup.eu
