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What’s the Difference Between an Accountant and a Bookkeeper in Dutch Business?

Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2024 11:15 pm
by cagada
Hello everyone.

I’ve been trying to understand the roles of an accountant (accountant) and a bookkeeper (boekhouder) in the context of Dutch businesses, and I’m a bit confused. For example, if I need help with financial records in the Ijmuiden area, should I look for a boekhouder Ijmuiden, or is an accountant the better choice?

Can anyone explain the main differences between these two professions? Specifically, when should I hire one over the other? Are there tasks that are exclusive to either an accountant or bookkeeper, or do their roles overlap?

Thanks in advance for your insights!