Junior Accountant

Ibanfirst Sa; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hospitalization insurance

Group insurance and pension

Meal-vouchers

Eco-vouchers

Phone and transportation reimbursement

20 legal + 12 extra vacation days

Résumé du poste

iBanFirst is expanding its Brussels accounting team. The role involves handling invoices, payments, reconciliations, and monthly payroll journal entries for France, with participation in closings and year-end audits.

You will contribute to VAT returns and consolidation while supporting internal tool improvements. The ideal candidate has a finance degree, BEGAAP/FRGAAP familiarity, VAT experience, and fluency in English and French, plus strong Excel proficiency and teamwork spirit.

Qualifications

• University/Bachelor degree in accounting or corporate finance.
• Familiar with BEGAAP and FRGAAP standards.
• Experience with French VAT is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Fluent in English and French; strong teamwork skills.

Responsabilités

• Process invoices and expense reports; prepare supplier payments.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monthly payroll journal entries for France.
• Contribute to periodic accounting closings and year-end audit support.
• Assist in VAT return preparation and consolidation of subsidiaries.
• Support process improvements and internal tool developments.

Connaissances

English fluency

French fluency

Formation

Bachelor degree in Accounting or Corporate Finance

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

Who we are:

iBanFirst is a fast-growing European fintech that is revolutionizing international payments for SMEs. Founded in 2016, our platform empowers Small & Medium Multinationals (SMMs) to regain control over their payment operations: currency conversion (FX), international transactions, and foreign exchange risk management across 140 countries — quickly, transparently, and securely.

We make life easier for SMEs through an advanced technology platform (automation, APIs, AI…) combined with dedicated expertise, offering the best of both worlds: the agility of a SaaS solution and the reliability of a trusted partner.

By simplifying complexity, iBanFirst helps thousands of bold companies seize global business opportunities with peace of mind — delivering simplicity, transparency, and security.

Key figures

• 350+ employees across 13 offices in 10 European countries
• 30+ nationalities represented, average age: 32
• 10,000 corporate clients trust us
• €65M in revenue in 2024, with a target of around €85M in 2025
• Profitable for nearly two years
• Ranked for 6 consecutive years in the Financial Times FT1000, among the fastest-growing European companies
• An NPS of 87.5 — an exceptional score in our industry that reflects enthusiastic client feedback on the simplicity, speed, and quality of our service

About the job

To support the growth of our activities, we are strengthening our accounting team based in Brussels.

What will you Do?

• Verification and entry of invoices and expense reports;
• Preparation of supplier payments;
• Bank reconciliations;
• Preparation of the monthly French payroll journals;
• Participation in periodic accounting closings;
• Completing the Year-End audit for France, and participation for all other branches;
• One-off financial analysis;
• Contribution to the drafting and updating of accounting and administrative procedures;
• Support for projects related to the evolution of our internal tool;
• Participation in the preparation of VAT returns;
• Participation in the consolidation of subsidiaries.

Requirements:

What do you bring?

• You have a university / bachelor degree in accounting or corporate finance,
• You are familiar with the BEGAAP and essentially FRGAAP standards,
• Experience in French VAT,
• A first experience in a similar position is a plus,
• You are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite - especially Excel,
• You are fluent in English and French,
• You are organized, precise and rigorous,
• You are a real "team player".

What do we offer?

• A full-time permanent position in the heart of the European capital;
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus;
• Hospitalization insurance, group insurance and pension;
• Reimbursement for your phone and transportation;
• Meal-vouchers and eco-vouchers;
• 20 legal plus 12 extra vacation days (based on a full-time employment);
• Comprehensive training in accounting practices in an international environment
• An enriching experience in a fast-growing Fintech
• Varied tasks for a rapid increase in skills
• Regular events (after works, team building,)

Recruitment Steps

Interview with Jenny Zolman, Hiring Manager

Interview with Christine Herzig, HR Manager
Discovery of the team members

Why join us?

• We operate at the heart of a strategic and fast-evolving sector: international payments for SMEs — a complex, high-potential market.
• We’re driven by a meaningful mission: helping bold “Small & Medium Multinationals” succeed globally.
• Our platform integrates cutting-edge technologies (AI, automation…), making it an ideal playground to test, learn, and innovate continuously.
• You’ll join an agile environment where your expertise has tangible impact, working alongside talent from top financial institutions.
• iBanFirst is profitable and backed by long-term investors:
• Xavier Niel and Bpifrance, historical shareholders, have supported and trusted us from the beginning
• In 2021, the entry of Marlin Equity Partners marked a new chapter in our international ambitions

Astrong culture built around 4 core values

Team First : The complexity of our industry demands collective intelligence. We prioritize cooperation, transparency, and knowledge sharing. Success is a team effort, and decisions are made together.

Tenacity : We’re transforming a challenging and highly regulated market. It requires endurance, fast learning, and resilience — qualities rooted in our entrepreneurial DNA.

Transformation : Innovation is not a buzzword; it’s a necessity in a constantly shifting and strategic sector. We innovate with intent: every technical, product, or organizational improvement is designed for real impact.

Trust : Trust is the foundation of everything we build — with our clients and, above all, internally. It’s driven by ownership, autonomy, and a shared commitment to transparency, rigor, and reliability.