Apprenticeship - Accounting

Our mission and customers: We are creating the freedom for SMEs to succeed by delivering Europe's leading finance workspace with banking at its core, augmented by financial tools. We are proud to be rated 4.8 on Trustpilot , based on 55,000+ reviews. Our culture puts customer satisfaction at the core of what we do, as proven by our Net Promoter Score of 75. Our journey: Founded in 2017 by Alexandre and Steve , Qonto has grown to 1,600+ Qontoers serving over 600,000+ customers across 8 European countries. We have been profitable since 2023, and we are just getting started. Our beliefs: We hire for skills and potential. With 80+ nationalities, 45% women, of which 56% of women in our leadership team, diversity isn't a program; It's who we are. We've built a discrimination-free hiring process because the best teams are built on merit. AI at Qonto: AI is deeply embedded in how we work ( here ) - Every Qontoer gets unlimited access to the best AI tools. We want people who experiment without waiting for permission, push AI beyond the obvious, know when to trust it, and when to question it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join us as an Accounting Apprentice to help keep Qonto's financial operations accurate, reliable, and ready to scale as we grow. Based in Paris, this is a work-study/apprenticeship contract for at least 12 months , working closely with the Accounting team to support the month-end close and continuously improve our processes. ➡️ What you'll do Support the team in running a smooth month-end close by preparing data, checks, and supporting schedules. Help maintain accurate accounting records (entries, supporting documents, reconciliations) with high attention to detail. Contribute to improving day-to-day accounting processes and documentation to make them more robust and scalable. Work with our bookkeeping tools to input, track, and retrieve accounting information. Handle sensitive financial information with discretion and a strong sense of integrity. ➡️ What we're looking for First hands-on exposure to accounting (internship/apprenticeship) in an accounting firm or an in-house accounting team. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Accounting/Finance (or a closely related field). Comfortable with numbers and structured work; strong attention to detail and consistency. Good command of Excel (bonus if you've used BI/reporting tools). Fluent in French , with professional English level ( B2 or above). ➡️ What we can offer you A seat in a fast-growing fintech where accounting rigor matters and processes evolve quickly as we scale. Hands-on learning alongside experienced accountants, with real exposure to month-end close and process improvement. Modern ways of working: clear ownership, continuous improvement, and a team that values reliability and collaboration. A structured environment where you'll build strong fundamentals and develop professional habits that will serve you long-term.