Finance Intern - AP/AR/GL

Who we are?   Silverfin is a cutting-edge cloud software solution built by accountants, for accountants.    Founded in 2013, Silverfin was created to solve the frustrations of manual, error-prone processes in analysing financial data and compliance. From day one, we’ve been a cloud-first platform with an open API architecture, leveraging structured data to transform how accountants work.   Our mission is simple: to enhance and support the accountancy profession through AI and automation, ensuring accountants remain relevant and respected in the future of finance.   In 2023, Silverfin became part of the Visma Group, joining one of Europe’s leading providers of cloud software. This partnership strengthens our ability to innovate and expand our impact within the accountancy industry.   Today, Silverfin is trusted by over 1000+ firms across 19 countries. Our clients include all of the Big 4 accounting firms, as well as leading global networks like BDO, PKF, Baker Tilly, Grant Thornton, and Moore.   Headquartered in Ghent, with offices in London, Luxembourg, Gouda (NL), and a 2nd office in South of Belgium (Mont-Saint-Guibert), we’re a team of over 200 people - including a diverse remote engineering team working across multiple time zones - all working together to drive innovation in accounting.   As a fast-growing company, we’ve launched an internship programme to give the young professionals of tomorrow the opportunity to take their first steps into the business world. We are still looking for interns!   What you will be doing during your internship? You will join our finance team (8 people) and support us with Silverfins’ Accounts Payable / Receivable for BE-NL-UK:   Accounts Payable: Process &  book supplier invoices & expenses Run supplier communications Keep bank ledgers updated on a daily basis   Accounts Receivable: Assist in processing sales orders into contract settings Check & post auto-generated customer invoices, and prepare manual use cases for review Run customer receivables communication (bills, questions, requests) Support/operate the auto-suggested collections processes on a daily basis   General Ledger: Support monthly closing: prepare reconciliations, support the closing tasks of our senior accountants Support/prepare recurring quarterly/year-end compliance with regard to our working papers, annual accounts production and/or corporate tax    Projects: Assist the team, or take the lead, in iteration projects for existing accounting processes (automation, new tools, implement new features, etc.) 

What does the ideal candidate look like?

You are currently studying an accountancy related Bachelor or Master.

You are an independent worker. Eager to get results.

Accuracy and an eye for detail

Positive drive and mindset

You are customer-oriented & don’t mind interacting with people

Fluent in Dutch and English

What we offer?

Be part of something bigger – Join a growing SaaS company that’s now proudly part of Visma, Europe’s leader in mission-critical cloud software.

A connected team, wherever you are – Take part in regular team activities, retreats, and offsites to keep our culture thriving.

Cool office spaces in Belgium (Ghent), UK (London - Old Street / Shoreditch), Netherlands and Luxembourg 

Endless supply of excellent coffee, snacks, fresh fruits and … drinks to finish the week

How we work   At Silverfin, we're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We're committed to elevating talent by creating an environment where we can all thrive together.   We have a unique culture with our values ​​as the backbone:   Who we are - Authentically human How we think - With a growth mindset How we act - Bravely,  side by side How we win - By doing what we love   At Silverfin we make our own way. We are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to move forward. Continuous learning and development is encouraged to support your personal and professional growth. At the same time, this opens up many new opportunities that allow our people to grow with Silverfin, and often faster than with other companies. So many ambitious team members have already found their way to a new challenge within Silverfin.