Student Assistant for Group Accounting and Reporting

Ascendis Pharma; Hellerup; On-site; DKK 67,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma, headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark, is seeking a Student Assistant for the Group Accounting and Reporting team to support templates, documentation, and internal controls. You will work closely with finance colleagues to gain practical experience in external reporting processes.

The role is designed for students studying accounting, finance, or business administration who are motivated, reliable, and eager to learn in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Highly motivated, organized, and reliable with a structured work approach.
• Experience with AI tools and an interest in financial statements and external reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare templates and documentation for financial reporting.
• Improve and automate documentation.
• Support maintenance of internal processes and control programs.
• Assist with coordinating and planning team activities.
• Assist with audit coordination and planning.
• Perform other related tasks within Group Accounting and Reporting.

Skills

Numbers

Structured approach

AI tools interest

Attention to detail

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Education

Accounting/Finance studies

Related business field

Tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

Are you passionate about accounting and financial reporting?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Student Assistant in the Group Accounting and Reporting team.

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we are applying our innovative TransCon® technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.

At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, and additional offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

As a Student Assistant, you will work closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider organization. You will have the opportunity to develop your accounting and collaboration skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Joining Ascendis Pharma will give you an exciting opportunity to gain practical finance experience in an international pharmaceutical company with a strong growth record.

You will become part of the Group Accounting and Reporting team, which is responsible for the Ascendis Group’s external financial reporting, internal controls, and group controlling.

The team consists of six employees and is characterized by strong professional expertise, a collaborative team spirit, and a supportive working environment.

You will report to Jacob Herum Nielsen, Senior Manager, Group Accounting and Reporting, based in Hellerup.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare templates and documentation for financial reporting
• Improve and automate documentation
• Support the maintenance of internal processes and control programs
• Assist with coordinating and planning team activities
• Assist with audit coordination and planning
• Perform other related tasks within Group Accounting and Reporting

Your Profile

Ideally, you have started studies in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.

You are highly motivated, enjoy being challenged, and thrive in a collaborative environment. You work in a structured manner, follow through on commitments, and complete tasks reliably.

Furthermore,

• A flair for numbers and a structured approach
• An interest in, or experience with, work related AI tools
• An interest in, or experience with, financial statements and external reporting frameworks, including IFRS, Danish GAAP, and SEC reporting
• Strong attention to details and a high level of reliability
• Strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn

Experience with financial reporting systems is considered an advantage.

You are also proficient in written and spoken English.

Working hours

The expected workload is 10-15 hours per week. Working hours may vary, particularly during quarterly closing periods.

Place of work

Ascendis Pharma’s headquarters in Tuborg Havn, Hellerup.