The posting
Accounts Payable Intern – Finance Operations
Location: Athens, Greece Department: Finance Operations – Accounts Payable Contract: 12-month internship Compensation: €950 gross per month
Are you ready to shape the future of capital markets?
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Intern to join our Finance Operations team in Athens.
This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an international finance environment, develop your accounting and analytical skills, and contribute to the daily operations and continuous improvement of our Accounts Payable processes.
Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will gain exposure to the full purchase-to-pay cycle, collaborate with Procurement and other business teams, and learn how financial operations are managed across an international organisation.
You will primarily be responsible for:
- Supporting the daily processing of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with internal procedures.
- Assisting with the matching of supplier invoices against purchase orders and supporting the resolution of discrepancies.
- Monitoring outstanding invoices, pending approvals and payment deadlines, following up with the relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborating with Procurement and Business Owners to resolve issues related to purchase orders, invoice information and approvals.
- Supporting vendor communications, including responding to inquiries and providing updates on invoice and payment status.
- Assisting with the maintenance and accuracy of vendor master data.
- Supporting the preparation and monitoring of supplier payments.
- Participating in month-end closing activities, account reconciliations and reporting.
- Assisting with the preparation of data and documentation for internal and external audits.
- Contributing to process improvement and automation initiatives aimed at simplifying and standardising Accounts Payable activities.
Your profile:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills.
- Analytical mindset and willingness to learn.
- Proactive attitude and ability to identify and raise issues.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an international team.
- Interest in accounting processes, financial systems and digital tools.
Previous experience in Accounts Payable is not required. Any relevant internship, academic project or exposure to accounting or ERP systems would be considered an advantage.
What you will gain:
- Practical experience in Accounts Payable processes within an international financial services organisation.
- Exposure to the full purchase-to-pay cycle, from purchase orders and supplier invoices to payment processing.
- Opportunities to collaborate with Finance, Procurement and other business teams across Euronext.
- Hands-on experience with financial systems, reporting and internal controls.
- Involvement in process improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
- Guidance and support from experienced Finance Operations professionals throughout your internship.
Join Euronext – Shape capital markets for future generations
At Euronext, we believe change is a starting point, not an obstacle. We look for people who see growth opportunities, think long term and want to help shape capital markets for future generations.
Working with us means:
- Being part of a European, international and diverse team – Collaborate across borders with talented colleagues connected by a shared ambition and purpose.
- Learning as you grow – Develop your skills through continuous learning, real responsibilities and flexible career paths that evolve with you.
- Having an impact – Contribute to projects that matter, in an agile and dynamic environment where your ideas help drive progress.
- Driving sustainability – Play an active role in building transparent, responsible and sustainable capital markets for the long term.
About Euronext Finance
You will join Euronext's Finance department, which plays a pivotal role in driving the Group's performance and long-term success.
Finance is entering a strategic transformation phase focused on improving its operating model, strengthening processes and supporting the Group's continued growth.
As part of the Finance Operations team, you will contribute to the efficiency and reliability of our financial processes while developing valuable professional experience.
About Euronext
Euronext is a leading European capital market infrastructure, covering the capital markets value chain from listing and trading to clearing, settlement and custody.
Our international network connects businesses, investors and financial institutions across Europe.
Interested in joining us?
Apply by submitting your CV in English.
Find out more about us at Euronext.com.
Euronext Values
Unity
• We respect and value the people we work with
• We are unified through a common purpose
• We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion
Integrity
• We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly
• We act with integrity in everything we do
• We don’t hide our mistakes, and we learn from them
Agility
• We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness
• We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change
• We take smart risks
Energy
• We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo
• We focus on and encourage personal leadership
• We motivate each other with our ambition
Accountability
• We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders
• We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome
• We reward and celebrate performance
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.
Additional Information
This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.
