Junior Accounting & Business Consultant - Gent

EY; Sint-Denijs-Westrem; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company car

Meal vouchers

Pension plan

Eco vouchers

Flex plan

Mobility budget

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Ernst & Young in Gent is seeking a Junior Accounting & Business Consultant to help clients across industries. You will move from manual accounting work to becoming a trusted business advisor, delivering innovative finance solutions that create competitive advantage.

The role suits graduates in finance/economics, fluent in Dutch and/or French with strong English, and a desire to grow through EY training. September 2027 start and a clear career path are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in finance/economics orientation.
• Graduate this year or up to 1 year experience.
• Fluent in Dutch and/or French, good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting & compliance tasks (year-end closings, audit assistance, financial statements, tax/VAT returns).
• Work on management reports, budgeting, analytical bookkeeping and financial analysis.
• Assist in general accounting and internal optimization projects as needed.
• Be an active member of EYnovation ecosystem with an entrepreneurial approach.

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in finance/economics

Job description

Junior Accounting & Business Consultant - Gent

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. This is what makes us different, and renders working here a unique, lifetime experience.

Within the Accounting, Compliance and Reporting business, we are focused on helping large multinational companies, as well as family-owned businesses and startups, to meet their financial reporting requirements. As an ACR colleague you become a trusted business advisor for our clients, their right-hand man or woman. This means you will provide innovative finance solutions tailored to the clients’ needs and help them to create a competitive advantage.”

You will not be limited to a specific sector, allowing you to work with clients across various industries, including transport, logistics, manufacturing, oil & gas, pharma, retail, service providers, etc. This is applied to all of our service lines: Assurance, Consulting, EY Parthenon, Tax & Legal and Accounting, Compliance & Reporting.

Shape the future with confidence.

The Opportunity: Your Next Adventure Awaits?

Your function is no longer the manual processing of accounting documents. As an ACR consultant at EY you will instead gradually become a trusted business advisor for our clients. This means you will provide innovative solutions tailored to the clients’ needs and help them to create a competitive advantage.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Compliance:
  • you will assist clients in their financial digital processes (e.g. preparation and interpretation of year-end-closings, audit assistance, financial statements, tax and VAT returns, …);
• Reporting: depending on your interests and experience, you can work on management reports, budgeting, analytical bookkeeping, financial health & competitors analyzes and other financial projects;
• Temporary assignments: depending on the client’s needs, you will assist in general accounting, credit control, internal optimization projects, etc;
• Start-up and scale-up assistance: you will be an active member of the EYnovation ecosystem, with a hands‑on and entrepreneurial approach.

Your Profile

You have/will:

• a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a financial or economic orientation;
• graduate this year or have up to one year experience;
• fluent in Dutch and/or French, and have a good written and spoken knowledge of English;
• a born team player, critical, innovative and curious;
• client- and results-oriented;
• Strong affinity with AI and genuine interest in applying new AI trends in a professional context;
• willing to follow internal and external trainings, and becoming a chartered accountant (ITAA) is an option;
• tech‑savvy. Experience with Exact Online and/or ERP is a bonus;
• available to start in September 2027.

What’s In It For You

• EY Family – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential.
• Attractive remuneration package - We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers. Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most.
• Mobility package - You’ll be able to opt‑in for the mobility budget. In return for giving up your (right to a) company car, you’ll receive a monthly budget from EY as compensation. This budget will allow you to use your employer‑provided compensation for alternative transportation means or similar benefits, incl. reimbursement of housing costs (on condition you live within 10km of your main place of employment).
• Flexible working arrangements - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.
• Inspiring work environment - At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth - You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance.
• Artificial Intelligence – stay up to date with the latest AI trends through our extensive training opportunities and integrated AI systems. You’ll learn how to leverage AI in a smart and efficient way in your day‑to‑day work, while developing skills to identify, quantify and track value creation when integrating AI into client environments.
• Fun - By joining our EY‑ teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after‑work drink.
• Sustainability - We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike.
• Diversity & Inclusion - At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Location - All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided.

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high‑performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

At EY, the spotlight is on our people. You are empowered to build your expertise and explore the world so that you can innovate and challenge the status quo.

Because Building a better working world begins here.

This is what makes us different, and renders working here a unique, lifetime experience.

We are one international, connected team, with one purpose. We are EY.