Finance Ops Apprenticeship, Descartes & Mauss

• Are currently pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Desired apprenticeship schedule: 4 days in the company / 1 day in training or 3 days in the company / 2 days in training
• Have good basis of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking, with rigorous and detail oriented mind
• Bring a positive, proactive attitude and a high level of motivation to everything you do
• Possess full working proficiency in English, French is a plus, and strong communication skills across all level
• Have previous experience in a startup environment (a plus)
• Have any prior hands-on experience in finance or accounting (a plus)

Desirable

• Starting date: September 16, 2025
• We are seeking a Finance Ops Apprentice to join our Finance team, you will gain hands-on experience in various essential tasks that contribute to the smooth running of the company’s financial operations
• Support monthly and annual financial closings, including documentation and reporting
• Help in the preparation of annual financial statements and tax packages under the guidance of Finance Director
• Ensure the correct transmission of accounting elements (purchase journal, sales journal, bank journal) to the accounting firm monthly, and respond to their queries if needed
• Contribute to updating financial tables and assist in budget preparation
• Reconcile bank movements with accounting records
• Analyse cash flow variations and produce a reliable medium-term forecast
• Monitor receivables and proactively follow up with clients to ensure timely collection and resolution of overdue payments
• Collaborate with the Sales and CSM departments to prepare customer sales invoices for recurring contracts and new sales
• Track expenditure commitments and assist with supplier payments
• Monitor and manage all payment methods currently in use: credit cards, direct debit mandates, bank transfers
• Manage the factoring file by submitting invoices to the factor and monitor outstanding financing by customer file
• Support in maintaining the accounting software, including basic project management tasks and aiding in the automation of processes
• Participate in the company’s legal audit processes by providing necessary documentation and assistance
• Assist in the preparation and verification of periodic tax and social declarations, such as VAT, CVAE, IS, and other relevant taxes
• Work closely with HR team to support the preparation and verification of payroll
• Collaborate with the HR department to initiate salary transfers during the payroll process
• Tools: Pennylane (accounting and invoicing), Qonto & BNP (payments), Excel, Lucca (HRIS)

• 30 mins chat with the HR team
• 30 mins chat with the Balthazar, the hiring manager
• A case study on a mission related to the role