Accountant Internship (6 months) - W/M/X

Joko

At Joko, we help consumers shop smarter. Our mission is to revolutionize shopping, empowering people to find what they need, make informed decisions, and save money. Founded in Paris, Joko is a tech company and certified B Corp with over 105 talents across Paris, Barcelona, and New York (and beyond). More than 6 million users already save money every day at 10,000+ merchants with Joko. From cashback and automatic coupons to price alerts and carbon tracking, we keep expanding our products to make shopping smarter. We’re now building an AI-powered shopping assistant to help users find the best products by price, quality, and environmental impact. Having reached profitability in our core market, we’re now scaling globally, with a strong focus on the US. It’s still day 1, come build the future of shopping with us! 💰 OUR FINANCE TEAM The Finance team ensures Joko’s financial health and long-term success. We manage everything from financial planning and accounting to financing and cash management. We make sure every euro is put to its best use, working closely with all teams, we provide the insights and structure needed to scale efficiently. You will report directly to Benjamin, our Finance Manager, and your work will be instrumental in supporting our growth in both France and the United States. 🎯 WHAT YOU WILL DO As a Financial Analyst Intern, you will work hand-in-hand with the Finance Manager on a wide range of topics, across operations, reporting, modeling, and strategic projects. Your scope will be broad, demanding, and rich in learning opportunities. Your responsibilities will include: * Contributing to the construction and optimization of financial models and internal tools; * Taking part in cross-functional projects with other teams and in the preparation of internal or external audits; * Supporting the preparation of monthly financial reports and dashboards used by the executive team and investors; * Assisting in the preparation of our monthly and annual closing in coordination with our external accountant; * Participating in tax compliance processes (e.g. VAT, CFE, payroll-related taxes) and interacting with external stakeholders (accountants, auditors, tax advisors); * Monitoring invoicing and cash position, and helping ensure effective financial flows; * Helping with supplier management, cost tracking and contract analysis to improve our cost structure; * Taking ownership of recurring deliverables such as our monthly financial updates. 👀 WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR * Education: You are currently enrolled in a top-tier business or engineering school (or equivalent), with a strong interest in corporate finance, accounting, or financial strategy. * Experience: You have previous internship or project experience in finance, accounting, audit, consulting, VC/PE, or startups (a plus, not a must). * Analytical & technical skills: You are comfortable working with spreadsheets and ideally already worked on or built financial models. You have a good understanding of accounting principles. * Languages: You are fluent in English (written and spoken). * Autonomy & mindset: You are rigorous, curious, and eager to learn. You enjoy working across topics and solving problems from the ground up. * Communication: You can communicate clearly and concisely, and enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders. * Availability: You are in your final year of study and looking for a full-time end-of-studies internship 💎 OUR PERKS (Some of the benefits listed below are available to full-time positions only) At Joko, we believe that flexibility and trust are essential. Our work environment reflects this through: * Flexible remote : If you live in Paris, you can choose to work from our office or from home with no constraints. If you live elsewhere, we can provide access to a coworking space and a coworking budget. * Work from anywhere : Want to spend a month in Italy while working? You can work from most countries in the world for up to 3 months per year. On top of that, we offer plenty of perks: * 💸 Top-market compensation * 📈 Equity for everyone with the chance to own a piece of what you build * 🤖 Half-day each week dedicated to leveling up with AI by exploring new tools, iterating hard, and sharpening your skills * 🌴 Yearly offsite in amazing locations and budget for team-building events & monthly in-person gatherings * 💪 Contribution to your ClassPass subscription * 🍼 8-week leave paid 100% for the second parent * …and much more, check the full list here! 🤝 OUR HIRING PROCESS 1. Intro call: Quick screening with the Hiring Manager or the Talent team. 2. Step 1 – Team interview (45 min): Conversation with two Joko team members (could include the Hiring Manager, people from the team you’d join, or colleagues from other teams). 3. Step 2 – Role-specific assessments * For non-engineering roles: A take-home case study followed by a 45-min interview. We assess both your output and how you think in real time. The exercise will be relevant to your role (e.g. analysis, strategy, or process design). * For engineering roles: A 90-min live technical interview on CoderPad covering code understanding, review, system design, and product thinking (with AI serving as a collaboration tool). 4. Step 3 – Leadership interview (45 min): Conversation with a SteerCo member and a Founder. 5. References: Up to 3 calls with former colleagues or managers. ☕ You may also be invited for coffee with team members to get a feel for our culture.

LHV Bank

LHV Bank Limited is a UK-licensed bank operating across three core business segments: Retail Banking, SME Lending, and Banking Services (BaaS). The bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of LHV Group, a listed financial services provider headquartered in Estonia. LHV Bank operates under a full UK banking licence granted in May 2023. The Bank supports over 200 fintech clients with embedded financial infrastructure, provides retail savings products via digital channels, and offers SME credit solutions across the UK. In line with its regulatory responsibilities and growth ambitions, LHV Bank is committed to maintaining a robust and proportionate financial crime control environment. Expanding our services, LHV Bank now provides personal banking solutions. Our offerings include current accounts with competitive interest rates, fixed-rate bonds for long-term savings, and debit cards.  Customers can conveniently access these services through the LHV App, enabling secure account opening and management. We are looking for a curious, data-native and highly motivated Junior Financial Accountant / Financial Accountant to join our UK Finance team and grow with the business.  Role Overview This role sits at the heart of the finance function, supporting financial control, reporting and finance operations in a fast-paced, regulated banking environment. You will gain hands-on exposure across the full finance lifecycle, from transaction processing and reconciliations to month-end reporting and statutory accounts support. The role is designed for someone who is technically minded, digitally fluent and eager to build deep accounting expertise while continuously improving how things are done. We are particularly interested in individuals who are genuinely comfortable working with data, systems and AI tools, someone who sees automation and technology as part of their daily toolkit. Key Responsibilities: Financial Controllership & Reporting: * Support the delivery of month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of outputs. * Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and key control accounts, with a strong focus on completeness and data integrity. * Assist in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts. * Support the preparation of financial reports, management information and statutory accounts disclosures. * Assist in operating financial reporting models, ensuring accurate data inputs and adherence to documented controls. * Provide supporting documentation and analysis for external and internal audits. Finance Operations: * Execute day-to-day finance processes including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, expense processing and cash settlements. * Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in line with internal controls and accounting policies. * Support tax compliance processes by preparing schedules and working papers for review. * Maintain high standards of documentation and audit trail across all activities. Data, Systems & Process Improvements: * Use Excel and accounting ledger systems to analyse financial data, investigate discrepancies and improve reporting outputs. * Identify opportunities to streamline, automate or enhance existing finance processes. * Leverage AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Copilot or similar platforms) to improve efficiency, documentation quality, reconciliations and reporting workflows. * Demonstrate strong prompt literacy and a structured approach to using AI responsibly within a controlled environment. * Work closely with Technology, Operations and Group Finance to improve data flows and reporting accuracy. Requirements Education & Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Data Analytics or a related field. Strong A-Level performers will also be considered. * Studying towards an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or planning to commence studies. * For Financial Accountant level: part-qualified or newly qualified with relevant practical experience. Technical & Professional Skills * Strong foundational accounting knowledge (double-entry, accruals, reconciliations, financial statements). * Natural affinity for systems and technology; quick to learn new tools and platforms. * Strong Excel capability, with the ability to build clear, logical and well-controlled schedules and working papers, leveraging AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar) alongside Excel to enhance structure, efficiency and documentation quality. * Demonstrated interest or experience in using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT or similar) for analysis, automation or productivity improvements. * Strong personal work ethic with high levels of ownership, discipline and accountability; consistently delivers accurate, well-structured work to a high standard, even under time pressure. * Clear communicator with the confidence to ask questions and challenge inconsistencies in data. * Fluent in spoken and written English. Some of our benefits (only applicable to UK based roles not Internship programmes)  * Competitive salary &lots of opportunities to learn, grow and progress professionally. * Open and inclusive culture.   * Hybrid working. * Fantastic offices and great working environment. * Vitality Health Plan (includes private health insurance, travel insurance, gym discounts)  * Health cash Plan (Medicash health plan Level 3) * 6% employer pension contribution. * Life assurance – 4 x salary. * Income protection insurance – 75%   * 28 days holiday plus 3 additional days, & further days for various key life events as well as the opportunity to sell up to 5 days per calendar year. * Swap public/bank holidays each year for alternative days that align with your personal, cultural, or religious observances.  * Enhanced family friendly and family forming policies. * Access to a wide range of retail discounts.  * Team Socials.

LHV Bank

LHV Bank Limited is a UK-licensed bank operating across three core business segments: Retail Banking, SME Lending, and Banking Services (BaaS). The bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of LHV Group, a listed financial services provider headquartered in Estonia. LHV Bank operates under a full UK banking licence granted in May 2023. The Bank supports over 200 fintech clients with embedded financial infrastructure, provides retail savings products via digital channels, and offers SME credit solutions across the UK. In line with its regulatory responsibilities and growth ambitions, LHV Bank is committed to maintaining a robust and proportionate financial crime control environment. Expanding our services, LHV Bank now provides personal banking solutions. Our offerings include current accounts with competitive interest rates, fixed-rate bonds for long-term savings, and debit cards.  Customers can conveniently access these services through the LHV App, enabling secure account opening and management. Role Overview The Senior Financial Accountant is a key member of the UK Finance team with a remit spanning finance operations, financial control and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, high levels of data and IT literacy, and a sharp focus on quality and control. They will be comfortable operating at pace within a highly regulated environment, with the capability and drive to continuously improve processes as the business scales. Key Responsibilities Financial Controllership & Reporting: * Act as the Financial Controller’s key partner across financial controllership, supporting finance operations, technical accounting, reporting and tax, and helping drive standards, discipline and continuous improvement. * Take responsibility for executing the majority of month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring outputs are accurate, complete and delivered on time in line with IFRS and regulatory requirements. * Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts, with direct responsibility for balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and key control accounts. * Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and disclosures. * Execute and maintain financial reporting models required for a scaling bank (including IFRS 2, IFRS 9 and IFRS 16), adhering to model risk management requirements, with a strong willingness to deepen technical understanding over time. * Support the external audit process by coordinating and delivering high-quality documentation and analysis, ensuring audit requests are addressed accurately and efficiently. * Assist with internal audit activities, ensuring timely, well-evidenced responses to findings and recommendations. Finance Operations & Tax: * Execute a broad range of day-to-day finance operations activities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and cash settlements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and strong control discipline. * Partner with external advisors on tax compliance and reporting, including corporation tax, VAT partial exemption, R&D tax credits and PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA). * Ensure all financial operations operate within the Bank’s governance, risk and control framework, maintaining strong oversight of financial data quality and reconciliations. Controls, Process Optimisation & Governance: * Design, implement and continuously enhance internal controls to strengthen financial governance and mitigate risk in a high-growth environment. * Proactively identify and deliver process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency, scalability and reporting accuracy. * Maintain and evolve financial policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with internal governance standards and regulatory expectations. * Collaborate closely with Treasury, Risk, Operations, Product and Technology teams to support cost control, asset capitalisation and other finance-related processes. * Act as a key business partner to Group Finance and UK stakeholders, ensuring alignment, transparency and high-quality financial information flows. Leadership & Culture: * Coach and support junior members of the finance team, reinforcing high standards of accuracy, ownership and professionalism. * Foster a culture of accountability, integrity and continuous improvement across all financial control processes. * Embrace and promote the effective use of modern tools, including AI solutions such as ChatGPT and Copilot, demonstrating strong prompt literacy and comfort leveraging technology to improve efficiency, insight and reporting quality.   Requirements: Education & Qualifications: * Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CPA or CIMA), or in the final stages of qualification. * 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience (or equivalent practical experience) within banking, financial services or another regulated environment. Technical & Professional Skills: * Strong core accounting knowledge with practical experience applying IFRS in a financial reporting environment. * Hands-on experience delivering month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting in a controlled environment. * Exposure to statutory accounts preparation and supporting external audits. * Understanding of UK tax fundamentals (corporation tax, VAT), with experience working alongside external advisors. * Experience working with advanced accountings ledgers (Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central / Navision preferred). * Strong Excel capability and high data literacy, with the ability to interrogate large data sets and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency. * Comfortable leveraging modern tools, including AI solutions such as ChatGPT or similar platforms, with solid prompt-writing skills and a practical mindset toward automation and process optimisation. Exposure to SQL/Python and Atlassian tools would be advantageous. * Strong attention to detail and a clear commitment to quality and control. * Well organised, able to prioritise effectively and deliver to tight deadlines in a fast-paced, regulated environment. * Confident communicator, able to work effectively with Group Finance and cross-functional stakeholders. * Fluent in spoken and written English.   Some of our benefits (only applicable to UK based roles not Internship programmes)  * Competitive salary &lots of opportunities to learn, grow and progress professionally. * Open and inclusive culture.   * Hybrid working. * Fantastic offices and great working environment. * Vitality Health Plan (includes private health insurance, travel insurance, gym discounts)  * Health cash Plan (Medicash health plan Level 3) * 6% employer pension contribution. * Life assurance – 4 x salary. * Income protection insurance – 75%   * 28 days holiday plus 3 additional days, & further days for various key life events as well as the opportunity to sell up to 5 days per calendar year. * Swap public/bank holidays each year for alternative days that align with your personal, cultural, or religious observances.  * Enhanced family friendly and family forming policies. * Access to a wide range of retail discounts.  * Team Socials.