Junior accountant Benelux and France; H​/F

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior profile or an accounting professional seeking to develop their skills in a multinational and IFRS-driven environment.

You will support daily accounting operations and contribute to monthly and annual closing activities, working closely with controllers and teams in France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

• Monitoring MED files for French entities, supporting the resolution of unaccounted invoices and following up on payments to clear open accounting items in the files
• Updating the Chart of Accounts (group account METIS), contributing to Tax Package / Tax Proof processes
• Assisting in the preparation of annual statutory accounts and legal reports (France, Belgium, Luxembourg)
• Performing payroll account reconciliations (FR/BE/LU) and supporting balance sheet accuracy
• Supporting IFRS 16 contract accounting in coordination with controllers
• Performing AR/GL and AP/GL reconciliations and ensuring consistency between sub-ledgers and the general ledger
• Reconciling and justifying balance sheet accounts (e.g. payroll liabilities, social charges, benefits)
• Assisting with regulatory and tax declarations (8th Directive, DEB/Intrastat, DAS 2 – France)
• Supporting foreign VAT processes in collaboration with external providers (e.g. Sovos)
• Contributing to monthly and annual reporting, surveys, and management reports
• Preparing finance purchase orders (POs)
• Participating in process improvement and service enhancement projects

This list is not exhaustive and may evolve depending on business needs.

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• First experience of 2 years in accounting, audit, or finance
• Good understanding of general accounting principles
• Comfortable with Excel; knowledge of SAP.
• Interest in international accounting and IFRS
• Good communication skills in English
• Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn
• Team player with a proactive mindset

• A learning-oriented environment with exposure to international accounting topics
• Hands-on experience in statutory, IFRS, and group reporting activities
• Supportive team and opportunities to contribute to process improvements
• A role offering strong professional development potential within Finance