Junior Accountant

Department: Finance

Location: Paris (Hybrid)

Employment type: Full-time

About the Role

As part of the Accounting team, you will play a key role in supporting the Finance department in its day‑to‑day operations. You will contribute to the accuracy and efficiency of our accounting processes across Spendesk's entities, while working closely with the Finance and operational teams of Spendesk. You will report to the Head of Finance ops and be based out of our Paris office.

This is a great opportunity to grow within a fast‑paced, international fintech environment, financial services behaviour and build strong foundations in general accounting and finance operations.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing process: assist in reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data across entities.
• Comply with compliance and regulatory obligations: contribute to VAT filings, tax on salaries, regulatory reportings (RUBA, COREP…) and other financial declarations (financial statements…).
• Handle accounts payable and receivable: process invoices, track payments, and manage reconciliations efficiently using Spendesk's platform.
• Contribute to intercompany processes: manage intercompany billing and reconciliation across subsidiaries.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally: work with other departments (HR, Legal, Operations) to gather the information needed for accurate bookkeeping.
• Become a Spendesk platform expert: use and test the platform daily, contributing to process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Support ad‑hoc finance operations tasks: assist on various finance projects as the team scales.

Your Profile

• You have 1 to 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field (including internships or apprenticeships).
• You are organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• You are curious and eager to learn: Spendesk is a fast‑evolving environment and we value people who embrace change.
• You have good communication skills, both written and oral, and you are comfortable working in a team.
• You have a basic understanding of accounting principles (French GAAP is a plus).
• You are comfortable working with spreadsheets and ideally have some exposure to an ERP (NetSuite is a plus, but not required).
• You are fluent in French and English (our team is international!).

Benefits

• Flexible on‑site policy: 4 days per month remote (non‑accumulative) and 3 full weeks remote per year (non‑consecutive)
• Lunch 60% funded by Spendesk (Swile Card)
• Alan Premium health insurance
• A Gymlib pass to let off steam after a productive day at work
• Access to Moka.care for emotional and mental health wellbeing
• Latest Apple equipment
• Great office snacks to fuel your day
• A positive team to work with daily!

Diversity & Inclusion

At Spendesk, we're committed to fostering an environment where all differences are encouraged, supported and celebrated. We're building our culture for everyone, with everyone. Our goal is to attract and build a diverse, equal and inclusive team, where everyone feels welcome and we truly embrace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.