Job Description
Your mission
We're looking for a detail-driven and proactive
Junior Accountant (Accounts Payable)
to temporarily join our Finance team and support the growing needs of our international operations. Based in Louvain-la-Neuve, this role reports directly to our AP Manager and will also collaborate with the Group Controller and CFO.
This is a 6-month contract with the possibility to become permanent.
Main Responsibilities
You'll work closely with our accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial operations:
Accounts Payable (AP / Suppliers)
* Record supplier invoices and ensure proper coding and approval workflows (POs, budget approvals)
* Reconcile supplier accounts and monitor outstanding balances
* Manage the AP mailbox, and liaise with suppliers to collect missing documents or resolve discrepancies
* Prepare accruals and prepaid expense entries for monthly closing
* Support the monthly payment run and follow up with key suppliers
Treasury & Bank Reconciliation
* Process and reconcile bank statements
* Record credit card transactions and ensure monthly reconciliation
* Assist with payment preparation under supervision of the AP Manager
Expense Notes / Payroll Support
* Review and process employee expense reports in line with company policy
General Accounting & Audit Support
* Ensure supplier balances are up to date and justified for annual audits
* Prepare basic journal entries as needed
* Support the finance team with ad-hoc analyses and data reviews
Process Improvement & Projects
* Contribute to the improvement of AP processes
* Support automation projects (OCR, digital invoice management, ERP enhancements)
Requirements
Your profile
* Recently graduated or up to 1 year of experience in an accounting/finance role
* Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent (BTS, DUT, DCG…)
* Basic knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping
* Comfortable working with numbers, analytical mindset
* Some experience with Excel (including formatting, pivot tables, and basic summaries)
* French and English: professional working proficiency (spoken and written)
* Rigorous, reliable, and detail-oriented
* Able to handle confidential information with integrity
* Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn
* Team spirit with good communication skills
* Organized and capable of meeting deadlines