Junior Accountant - (French Speaking)

Jpgray; Bunnik; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential 5%

€3,000 annual allowance

Hybrid working (2 days in Bunnik)

Job summary

Jpgray is hiring a French-speaking Junior Accountant to support accounting across France and Belgium from Bunnik, NL. This hybrid role (32–40 hours) is a 12‑month contract with potential to convert to permanent. You’ll work with the Accounting Manager and European teams on reporting, VAT, reconciliations, and audits.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience, a degree in accounting/finance, and fluency in English and French. Oracle ERP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting activities for entities in France and Belgium.
• Prepare and post journal entries within Oracle ERP.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support VAT and Intrastat filings.
• Process payroll-related accounting entries.
• Assist internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with European finance teams.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel

ERP experience

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Junior Accountant France & Belgium

• Location: Bunnik, Netherlands (Hybrid)
• Hours: 32-40 hours per week
• Contract: 12-month contract with intention to convert to a permanent position
• Salary: €45,000 - €55,000 gross per year + 5% bonus + €3,000 allowance
• Languages: English & French

About the Role

Are you looking for the next step in your accounting career within an international organization? We are looking for a French-speaking Junior Accountant to support the accounting activities of multiple entities across France and Belgium. Working closely with the Accounting Manager and European finance teams, you will gain exposure to financial reporting, month-end close activities, VAT compliance, reconciliations and audit support. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional with 1-3 years of experience who is looking to develop into a Financial Accountant role.

What You'll Do

• Support day-to-day accounting activities for entities in France and Belgium
• Prepare and post journal entries within Oracle ERP
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Support VAT and Intrastat filings
• Process payroll-related accounting entries
• Assist internal and external audits
• Review transactions transferred from Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable into the General Ledger
• Support intercompany reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with finance and business stakeholders across Europe
• Participate in process improvement initiatives within the accounting department

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 1-3 years of accounting experience
• Good understanding of accounting principles
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle experience is an advantage
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines
• Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of French and/or Belgian GAAP
• Previous experience with VAT and Intrastat reporting
• Experience supporting external audits
• Experience working in an international environment

Systems & Tools

• Oracle ERP
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office 365
• Financial Reporting Tools

Benefits & Perks

• Salary between €45,000 and €55,000
• 5% annual performance bonus
• €3,000 annual allowance
• Hybrid working model (2 days per week in Bunnik)
• Minimum 32-hour workweek
• International and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to multiple European entities
• Training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression within Finance
• Opportunity to secure a permanent contract after the initial 12-month period

Interested?

Are you a French-speaking accounting professional looking to expand your accounting expertise in an international environment? We'd love to hear from you.