Junior Accountant

Ibanfirst Sa; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Pension

Phone reimbursement

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Comprehensive training

Team events

Job summary

iBanFirst in Brussels is expanding its accounting team to support growth across European operations. You will manage invoices, supplier payments, bank reconciliations, and monthly payroll journals, while participating in period closings and year-end audits for France and other branches.

A strong process mindset and collaboration with cross-border teams are essential. Fluency in English and French, a university degree in accounting, and knowledge of BEGAAP/FRGAAP are required, with prior VAT

Qualifications

• University or bachelor degree in accounting or corporate finance.
• Familiar with BEGAAP and FRGAAP standards.
• Experience with French VAT is preferred.
• First experience in a similar position is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the Office suite.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Organized, precise and rigorous; a real team player.

Responsibilities

• Verify and enter invoices and expense reports.
• Prepare supplier payments.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly payroll journals for France.
• Assist in periodic accounting closings.
• Contribute to Year-End audit for France and assist other branches.
• Conduct one-off financial analyses.
• Draft and update accounting and administrative procedures.
• Support projects related to internal tools evolution.
• Assist with VAT returns and consolidation of subsidiaries.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

English

French

Team player

Education

Bachelor in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Office suite

Job description

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.

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

A strong 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.