Accounting Specialist

EBA CLEARING is a provider of pan-European payment infrastructure solutions.

Founded in 1998, the company is owned by 48 of the major banks operating in Europe and based on a country-neutral governance model.

The payment systems of EBA CLEARING are pan-European by design and desire: they are developed in close co-operation with the Company’s multinational user community and best-of-breed technology partners.

The position The Finance Unit is responsible for accounting and finance operations across EBA CLEARING’s legal entities.

The role will support day-to-day accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, tax operations and closing activities.

The successful candidate will contribute to accurate accounting records, reliable reconciliations, timely closing activities, strong documentation and compliance with applicable accounting standards, including French GAAP and IFRS reporting requirements where relevant.

The role is well suited to an accountant with solid operational accounting experience who is comfortable working across AP, AR and GL activities in an international environment and who has a good understanding of accounting principles, cut-off, accruals, revenue recognition, fixed assets and balance sheet controls.

Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable, Procurement Support and Payments Process supplier invoices and expense claims in line with internal policies, approval workflows and accounting procedures.

Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and ensure appropriate accounting coding, cost centre allocation and analytical classification.

Ensure appropriate accounting treatment of operating expenses, prepaid expenses, accruals and capital expenditure, including fixed asset recognition where applicable.

Support Heads of Units and their teams with purchase order-related queries and supplier information where needed.

Maintain supplier master data and related supporting documentation.

Prepare payment files for review and authorisation in banks’ online platforms.

Follow up on invoice, supplier and payment discrepancies.

Ensure that AP transactions are properly documented and supported by a clear audit trail.

General Ledger and Closing Activities Record recurring and non-recurring accounting entries, including accruals, prepayments, fixed asset depreciation, cut-off entries, provisions and reclassifications.

Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities.

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.

Analyse assigned balance sheet and P experience with Sage 1000 FRP or a similar ERP would be an advantage.

Good Excel and MS Office skills.

Fluent English written and spoken.

What we offer A competitive salary package.

Attractive benefits package including a sports and cultural activities budget and meal tickets.

Professional development opportunities including training budgets and internal mobility.

A flexible work environment including the option to work from home after 6 months seniority.

Happy workplace initiatives including wellbeing workshops, social events, green initiatives, onboarding support and more.

EBA CLEARING is committed to equal opportunity and diversity and inclusion, as we are convinced that our individual experiences and overall diversity are our key strength.

All our recruitment decisions are based solely on the individual’s qualifications, skills and experience along with the job requirements.

EBA CLEARING ensures compliance with the principle of non-discrimination towards any person in the context of a recruitment procedure, access to an internship or an in-company training period in the different countries in which it recruits. #J-18808-Ljbffr