Junior Accountant / Finance Assistant (m/f/d) | Fast-Growing Energy Infrastructure Scale-Up in Vienna
Focus areas: Accounts Payable Bookkeeping Payments Reconciliations Finance Administration
Location: Fully onsite in Vienna
What makes this opportunity special?
This is a hands-on opportunity to join a fast-growing energy infrastructure company at an exciting stage of its development. Working closely with the Senior Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day finance and accounting function and gain broad exposure to different areas of the business.
You will play an important role in keeping the finance function organized, accurate, and running smoothly, while having the opportunity to develop your accounting and finance skills and take on more responsibility as the company grows.
- Supporting the day-to-day accounts payable and bookkeeping activities
- Receiving, reviewing, coding, and processing supplier invoices
- Checking invoices for correct documentation, approvals, VAT treatment, amounts, and payment terms
- Preparing payment runs and supporting bank payment processes
- Supporting bank, vendor, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities
- Supporting AP/AR processes, expense reporting, and employee reimbursements
- Supporting VAT-related processes and preparing information for external accountants and tax advisors
- Following up on missing approvals, documentation, invoices, and other outstanding items
- Communicating with vendors, employees, external accountants, banks, and service providers
- Completed commercial or accounting-related education, such as HAK, HAS, apprenticeship, or a comparable qualification
- Initial professional experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounting administration, or a similar finance role is preferred
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and processes
- Knowledge of Austrian bookkeeping and VAT is a plus
- Experience with BMD or another accounting/ERP system is an advantage
- Strong German and English skills (at least C1)
- Ideally, some experience in a small or medium-sized company or entrepreneurial environment
What we are looking for?
- Highly organized and detail-oriented – you take pride in getting the details right
- Reliable and accountable – you follow through on tasks and deadlines
- Hands-on and flexible – you are happy to support with both routine and ad hoc finance tasks
- Proactive – you follow up on open invoices, missing information, approvals, and other outstanding topics
- Responsive and service-oriented – you communicate clearly and support colleagues and external partners when needed
- Eager to learn – you are interested in developing your knowledge and taking on broader responsibilities over time
- A strong team player – you enjoy working closely with others in a lean team
- Comfortable taking direction while gradually developing more independence and ownership
More about the company
Our client is a fast-growing developer of energy infrastructure platforms and renewable infrastructure projects in Austria. The company operates in the intersection of engineering and energy markets, contributing to the transition toward a more flexible and decarbonized power system. With a strong entrepreneurial mindset the organization is building a high-performance environment focused on speed, accountability, and real-world impact.
Annual gross salary: STARTS at 40.000 EUR on an annual/gross basis - depending on your skills and experience