THE BOOKIES

Loïs is the cheerful engine of our office: an easy-going host who keeps everything running smoothly while making sure there’s always room for a laugh. She’s quick with a joke, but just as quick to roll up her sleeves and get things done.

Oh, and did we mention she’s also our in-house chef? Her lunches are legendary among Bookies. In short: essential and always a joy to have around.

Thomas is not only a top developer but also an expert in user interface and user experience. He ensures that our own accounting software, The Bookie Webapp and mobile apps, not only work but also look stylish and feel intuitive. That swag is reflected not just in his clothing style, but also in every line of code and design.

The result? Software that not only performs well but is also easy and beautiful to use.

Observing from the meadow to continue working hard. Leticia is our silent water with deep roots. Except in karaotic cases: the mic makes us switch from zero to a hundred in just one song.

Usually with her dog Lulu on her lap, hours pass without you hearing her, only to suddenly be presented with a series of adjustments and observations. Secure and clear.

Meet Daniel, senior member of Team Unit 2 and our rock in the stormy sea of numbers. With years of experience, a sharp eye, and a natural talent for creating order out of chaos, he steers his team smoothly through every project. His analytical skills are unmatched – where others see spreadsheets, he sees patterns.

At home, he’s just as adventurous: married to a Polish woman and (almost) father of four, he’s a true master of juggling multiple responsibilities. Whether it’s crunching numbers or handling bedtime routines – Daniel gets it done. Always with a wink and Diet Coke in hand.

A go-getter with a heart of gold. Ghalid can assess in two minutes, with his years of experience, what needs to be done, what the fastest way is, and how you can keep the most money in your pocket, all within the rules. With an entrepreneurial background, he knows better than anyone what our customers need.

And if you enjoy talking about your passion for your own business, his interest and involvement will go beyond his role as an accountant.

Tell me, show me, let me try. Our eager assistent accountant wants to learn as much as possible. Difficult case? Bring it on. Jikke doesn't get easily thrown off track and pulls on her colleagues' sleeves until all the numbers are correct and the considerations are clear. For herself AND for the entrepreneur.

And that funny punchlines that she drops while doing it, aren't so surprising to us because kickboxing is what Jikke enjoys most in her free time.

Although talking is her business, likes things simple, fast and fun.

The reason she introduced "Mand" (to understand why she uses the Dutch word for basket: ask her during the quarterly Bookie Drinks) internally. Most know her as Mari, "because spelling your name a thousand times isn't efficient at all."

Mari is responsible for all forms of communication and day-to-day operations.

Inline skating, kiting, motorcycling and climbing: all outlets for sitting behind his desk for hours on end.

Because it is Bookie founder Gijs who invented our product and develops the software.

'People, can't we speed up the process or find an easier way?' is therefore not a crazy common question from someone who studied innovation management.

Accurate, looking for solutions and sensitive. Those qualities that we find very important for an accountant. Because it is not only about doing the job well, but also feeling the need of the entrepreneur and feedback is very important to us.

And that is exactly what the superpower of Shanon, who is a masseuse for Metal bands in her spare time, does: the perfect combination of hard numbers with soft words.

As a real team player, Jessica ensures peace and attention at The Bookie. Goal orientation is characteristic of her: she looks for solutions even in the most challenging situations and asks questions until an answer is found. And if you ask her for help, you will almost always hear, "Yeah, no problem!"

Our Babbel Bookie ('Talking Bookie' was a real hospitality tiger and has a background in Communication and Multimedia Design. And we notice that in everything.

For example, Danica not only quickly picked up knowledge about our services ('Dear customer, don't worry, the return you refer to is not a VAT, but an income tax return and does not have to be done until next year'!). She teaches you all the handy features of The Bookie Webapp, our accounting tool. ("If you click on that, it makes a copy and you don't have to do anything anymore: chill, right?").

Did we mention she serves some stiff drinks during The Bookie Borrel, our quarterly customer meeting?

Or rather Cathelijne ten Houte de Lange, but that is a lot of de Lange and we do not do that. So Bookie Cath. An accountant and business economist with a preference for figures, which are wonderfully well-arranged. And a field that is logical and verifiable.

But she is also much more than that. Because the former singer will soon release her first solo record under the name Cathatonic. Vocals, piano, violin, Ableton, you name it. And did we mention she also does Burlesque?

Stefan is precise. Very precise. Exactly the kind of guy you want as your accountant.

With a background in corporates with huge financial departments and anonymus employees, he loves to be working with our (small scale) customers.

When it comes to B.V's (Limiteds) Stefan will happily advise you on how to transfer your sole proprietorship a B.V. Or help you with the administration of your existing sole proprietorship, partnerships or B.V.