Internship in Accountancy

Forvis Mazars in Belgium; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily allowance per working day

Transport reimbursement to clients

Job summary

Forvis Mazars Ghent is seeking an accounting intern to join our Accountancy team. You will work closely with senior accountants in the Ghent office and gain hands-on experience on client files.

You will support daily bookkeeping, prepare information for client questions, assist with reconciliations, interim closings, and VAT filings under supervision.

Fluency in Dutch and English and being a student in Economics or Accountancy are required; February 2027 start is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's or bachelor's student in (Applied) Economics, Accountancy, or related field.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; capable of professional communication.
• Preferably available from February 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with daily accounting of client files, including booking invoices and financial transactions.
• Assist in preparing information and draft responses to client questions under supervision.
• Contribute to internal discussions by researching and preparing background information.
• Support interim closings and year-end file preparation, including document organization and reconciliations.
• Assist with reporting tasks and draft VAT returns under guidance.

Skills

Dutch fluent

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's or Master's student in Economics/Accountancy

Job description

We are currently looking for an intern to be part of our Accountancy team! The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Accountancy team and will collaborate with senior members of this team in our Ghent office.

Your Tasks

• Support the team with the daily accounting of client files, including booking purchase and sales invoices, financial transactions, and assisting with reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing information and draft responses to client questions related to accounting matters, under the supervision of senior accountants.
• Contribute to internal discussions by performing research and preparing background information for specific accounting cases.
• Support the preparation of interim closings and year-end files by organizing documents, reconciling accounts, and assisting in the draft preparation of annual financial statements.
• Assist with reporting tasks and help prepare draft VAT returns and other periodic filings under guidance.

Your Profile

• Master's or bachelor's student in (Applied) Economics, Accountancy, or any related field.
• Fluent in Dutch and English;
• Preferably available as from February 2027;
• Highly motivated and eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Our Offer

Forvis Mazars is a springboard to launch you career and create significant growth opportunities. You will keep learning and developing new skills in a young and positive workplace.

• Daily allowance per working day.
• Reimbursement for transportation to the clients.

Company Description

Forvis Mazars Group SC is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, Forvis Mazars Group specialises in audit, tax and advisory services.