Trainee accountant

Luxembourg
131 days ago

Description

We are currently seeking an intern to join our finance team as an Accountant. 

This internship provides an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting skills within a dynamic company.

We offer a learning-friendly work environment where you can gain hands-on experience and enhance your accounting skills. 

If you are motivated and love numbers, we encourage you to apply.

Why join us?
  • Fast learning curve in Europe’s leading fund‑administration and fiduciary centre.
  • Mentorship from qualified chartered accountants.
  • Clear career path to Junior Accountant, Senior Accountant and eventually Manager.
  • International environment: work with colleagues and clients from 40 + countries.
If you are detail‑oriented, curious about accountancy and ready to launch your career in a dynamic, multilingual market, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (or BTS/DUT) in Accounting, Finance or Business; final‑year students considered for apprenticeship contract.
  • Technical: Basic double‑entry knowledge; familiarity with Excel. Any exposure to Lux GAAP or IFRS is a plus but not required.
  • Languages: Fluent English; working knowledge of French or German advantageous.
  • Soft skills: Eagerness to learn, attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, team spirit, and good communication skills.
  • Right to work: EU citizenship or valid Luxembourg trainee permit.

Bonuses

  • Salary: Competitive trainee salary plus annual performance bonus.
  • Study support: Paid study leave and exam fees for ACCA, DSCG or OEC pathway.
  • Hybrid policy: Up to two remote days per week after probation.
  • Meal vouchers: €8.40 per working day.
  • Well‑being: Health insurance top‑up, sport subsidies, and free public‑transport pass (nationwide).

Benefits

  • Weeks 1–4: onboarding, Lux GAAP basics, ERP navigation, invoice processing.
  • Months 2–6: full responsibility for a small SOPARFI’s bookkeeping and bank recs; begin accruals.
  • Months 6–12: assist in quarterly closings for PE/RE fund SPVs; first draft of VAT return; Excel automation project.
  • Months 12–18: present year‑end trial balance to senior accountant, liaise with auditors on simple PBC questions, start ACCA/OEC modules.

Responsibilities

Daily bookkeepingPost supplier invoices, bank statements and inter‑company entries; maintain digital archives.BOB 50, Exact or SAP FI
ReconciliationsAssist with bank, debtor/creditor and inter‑company reconciliations; investigate differences.Excel (pivot tables, look‑ups)
Period‑end closingsPrepare accrual listings, depreciation schedules and FX revaluations; draft trial balances for review.Excel templates, ERP
Statutory accountsHelp assemble Lux GAAP financial‑statement packages and board packs.CaseWare or equivalent
Tax supportCompile data for VAT returns and corporate‑income‑tax computations.Internal tax worksheet, eCDF portal
Regulatory filesGather KYC documents and assist with CSSF/FATCA/CRS reporting tasks.Compliance software
Process documentationWrite simple SOPs and flowcharts for recurring tasks.MS Office, Visio
Team collaborationParticipate in weekly stand‑ups, share status updates, and ask questions proactively.Teams / Slack
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