🧠 About the Role

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. Your responsibilities over this apprenticeship will include:

1/ Accounting and Financial Reporting

• 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

2/ Customer and Supplier Transactions

• 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.

3/ Software Maintenance and Legal Compliance

• 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.

4/ Payroll Assistance

• 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)

🤝 You’re the perfect fit that we’re looking for if you…

• 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)

🤖 Bonus points if you’ve explored AI in your work

• We’re not just building with AI, we’re working with it, too. We’re especially excited about people who’ve explored AI in their own workflows, side projects, or teams. If you’ve used AI to make things faster, smarter, or more creative, we want to hear about it - make sure to share during the interview!

D&M believes diversity drives innovation and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and abilities to apply. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, if you’re excited about the role, we encourage you to go for it—you could be exactly who we need to help us create something amazing together!

• 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

What you’ll love about working at Descartes & Mauss

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

• Work from home (or wherever you perform best) up to 3 days per week

• Join your colleagues in the office on Wednesdays & Thursdays at our WeWork space in Paris 9ème

• Access to WeWork offices worldwide

• Extended full remote periods during summer and the end of the year, allowing you to spend more time with loved ones

An international, diverse, and inclusive work environment

• 18+ nationalities represented (and growing!)

• A 50-50 gender balance, ensuring equal opportunities for all

• A welcoming culture that embraces new perspectives and backgrounds

• A workplace that prioritizes well-being and a strong team spirit

• Regular team-building activities, after-work drinks, and fun social events

• An international company offsite every year - our last one was in Tuscany in 2024!

Benefits and perks

• 50% of Navigo transportation costs reimbursed

• Swile card for meals, with a daily allowance of €16, 55% covered by us

• An extra day off on your birthday apart from 25 days off + RTTs  🎊

• Comprehensive mutuelle

Continuous learning and career growth:

• A culture that encourages professional and personal development

• Buddy program for all newcomers, ensuring a smooth integration with guidance from experienced team members

• Access to training resources and mentorship from experienced peers and managers

• 3 company-wide workshops per year, some featuring expert speakers!