Accounting Intern - 6 month contract (renewable) Paris or Brussels

Overview

Vacancy Name : Accounting Intern - 6 month contract (renewable) Paris or Brussels

Vacancy No : VN080

Employment category : Intern

Contract Type : Contractual

Working Time basis : Full Time

Location : France

The Company

EBA CLEARING is a provider of pan-European payment infrastructure solutions. Founded in 1998, the company is owned by 48 of the major banks operating in Europe and based on a country-neutral governance model. The payment systems of EBA CLEARING are pan-European by design and desire: they are developed in close co-operation with the Company's multinational user community and best-of-breed technology partners.

The Finance department is responsible for the accounting, reporting, tax compliance, and financial control of multiple entities across several European jurisdictions.

Before applying for this position, which is based in Brussels (Belgium) or Paris, (France), please ensure that you are already authorised to work in the European Union. Please apply with a CV in English.

The position

The Accounting Intern will support the Accounting team in day-to-day operations, month-end closing activities, and finance transformation initiatives. The role provides hands-on exposure to a multi-entity, international finance environment within a regulated financial infrastructure provider.

This internship is designed to give practical experience in accounting processes, ERP systems, and financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Accounting Operations
   • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
   • Assist with invoice booking, coding, and matching against purchase orders.
   • Help maintain and update supplier and customer master data.
   • Support the follow-up of outstanding invoices and reconciliations.
2. 2. Month-End Closing Support
   • Assist in balance sheet reconciliations.
   • Prepare supporting schedules for:
     • Prepayments and accruals
     • Fixed assets
     • Intercompany balances
   • Support the preparation of journal entries under supervision.
3. 3. Financial Controls and Documentation
   • Assist in the preparation and update of:
     • Accounting procedures
     • Control checklists
     • Audit support files
   • Help organize documentation for statutory audits and tax filings.
4. 4. Systems and Process Improvement
   • Support data extraction and analysis from Sage accounting system and related tools.
   • Assist in process automation and reporting initiatives.
   • Contribute to finance transformation projects (e.g., e-invoicing, PO workflows, reporting automation).

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree student in: Accounting; Finance; Economics; Business Administration
• Internship required as part of academic program.
• Basic understanding of: Financial accounting principles; Double-entry bookkeeping
• Good knowledge of Excel (formulas, pivot tables preferred).
• Exposure to ERP or accounting systems is a plus.
• Good command of English and French (working language).

Soft Skills Attributes

• Hands-on, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of accuracy, deadlines, and compliance
• Team player with good communication skills

What we offer

At EBA CLEARING, we develop ideas together, within and across teams and with our stakeholders, and we are ready to adapt whenever needed. The projects awaiting you will give you the opportunity to learn, excel and grow. Our people are our most valuable asset and we want to contribute to the wellbeing of our staff at work and beyond with:

• Hands-on experience in a multi-entity international accounting environment.
• Exposure to ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Understanding of month-end closing and audit processes.
• Experience within a European financial market infrastructure.
• Happy workplace initiatives including wellbeing workshops, social events, green initiatives, onboarding support and more

Visit our website to learn more about EBA CLEARING and submit your application via our career portal.

EBA CLEARING is committed to equal opportunity and diversity and inclusion, as we are convinced that our individual experiences and overall diversity are our key strength. All our recruitment decisions are based solely on the individual\'s qualifications, skills and experience along with the job requirements.

EBA CLEARING ensures compliance with the principle of non-discrimination towards any person in the context of a recruitment procedure, access to an internship or an in-company training period in the different countries in which it recruits.

If you have any question regarding the interview process, please let our Talent Acquisition Specialist know.

Duration

6 month (renewable)