Working Student / Intern Accounting (f/m/d)

At Upvest, accurate and complete financial data is at the core of our strategic decisions. As a working student in our accounting department, you will play a vital supporting role in ensuring smooth operations and maintaining the integrity of our processes. You will assist with invoice recognition and tracking, ensuring all invoices are correctly categorized. Your support in approval workflows will help route invoices to the appropriate stakeholders. You will also follow up on missing invoices, collaborating with suppliers or internal teams to ensure timely receipt. Additionally, you will perform ad hoc administrative tasks that contribute to the overall efficiency of the accounting team.

Responsibilities

Support the recording and review of invoices via Payhawk and Oracle NetSuite; Maintain the invoice entries for all entities, both electronically and by mail; Assist with the management of our virtual credit cards and travel expense reports; Support colleagues with regular tasks, such as monthly closings, preparation of regulatory reports, and investor reports; Assist colleagues with project work, such as audits, internal reviews, and ISAE 3402 audits, Work Instruction Updates, Process Improvement Initiatives; Support your accounting team in communication with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

Enrolled as a student in economics, finance, accounting, or a related field; Basic expertise in accounting and related processes; Good communication skills in English; A strong sense of ownership and responsibility; Keen attention to detail; Eagerness to deepen knowledge in accounting, processes, internal controls, and related areas; Interest in the banking and fintech market, curiosity about investing; Fluent German (both written and verbal) is required

Nice to have

Berlin-based candidates preferred; Initial work experience in a relevant field (e.g. accounting, audit, or advisory); Knowhow of German (Banking) GAAP (HGB, RechKredV); Worked with accounting or ERP systems before e.g. Oracle NetSuite

Benefits

Impact-driven work: We’re building the infrastructure that will power the future of investing in Europe; Team celebrations: Participate in company-wide events, such as UpFest, dinners, offsites and our Holiday party; Inclusion: We’re committed to a culture where everyone belongs and thrives, with Employee Resource Groups like Upfem and UpVergent