{"id":1167459,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ibanfirst-junior-accountant","title":"Junior Accountant","company":{"id":53160,"name":"iBanFirst","domain":"ibanfirst.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ibanfirst","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Recruitee","truth_index":null},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["London, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":38000,"max_usd":89000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":18},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T04:09:49Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T08:36:15Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Who we are:\niBanFirst is a fast-growing European fintech that is revolutionizing international payments for SMEs. Founded in 2016, our platform empowers Small & Medium Multinationals (SMMs) to regain control over their payment operations: currency conversion (FX), international transactions, and foreign exchange risk management across 140 countries - quickly, transparently, and securely.\nWe make life easier for SMEs through an advanced technology platform (automation, APIs, AI…) combined with dedicated expertise, offering the best of both worlds: the agility of a SaaS solution and the reliability of a trusted partner.\nBy simplifying complexity, iBanFirst helps thousands of bold companies seize global business opportunities with peace of mind - delivering simplicity, transparency, and security.\nKey figures\n350+ employees across 13 offices in 10 European countries\n\n30+ nationalities represented, average age: 32\n\n10,000 corporate clients trust us\n\n€65M in revenue in 2024, with a target of around €85M in 2025\n\nProfitable for nearly two years\n\nRanked for 6 consecutive years in the Financial Times FT1000, among the fastest-growing European companies\n\nAn NPS of 87.5 - an exceptional score in our industry that reflects enthusiastic client feedback on the simplicity, speed, and quality of our service\n\nAbout the job\nTo support the growth of our activities, we are strengthening our global accounting team by hiring a full-time junior accountant in our London office. We are seeking a motivated junior finance professional to support the activities of the UK based Group Financial Controller & Belgium based Senior accounting team. You will gain valuable experience working within a medium-sized, high growth, international FX and payments firm. If you are looking to develop your experience under the supervision of our experienced multi-entity Controlling and Accounting team, this is the role for you.\nYou will report to the Belgium based Senior Accounting team but will work alongside the London based Group Financial Controller, who will support your understanding of day-to-day tasks and offer in person mentoring to further your growth as a finance professional.\nWhat will you Do?\nYour main responsibilities will be as follows:\nVerification and entry of invoices and expense reports;\n\nPreparation of supplier payments;\n\nBank account reconciliation;\n\nEnd of month/year balance sheet reconciliations;\n\nSupport the Group financial Controller in maintaining robust finance controls;\n\nAssist in the preparation of management accounts;\n\nTake ownership of various month-end procedures;\n\nProduce dashboards with AI and excel;\n\nParticipation in year-End audit;\n\nFinancial data analysis;\n\nLearn and leverage AI to improve automation within the finance team;\n\nContribution to the drafting and updating of accounting and administrative procedures.\n\nRequirements\nWhat do you bring?\nProficiency in the Microsoft Office suite - especially Excel;\n\nStrong numerical understanding and ability;\n\n6+ months’ experience within an accounting department (preferred);\n\nFluent in English;\n\nYou are organized, precise and rigorous;\n\nRight to work in the UK.\n\nWhat do we offer?\nPrivate Medical Insurance (subject to passing probation);\n\nLife and Critical illness insurance of 4x salary;\n\nWorkplace pension above statutory requirement;\n\nMonthly on-site Deliveroo allowance;\n\nExperience in a fast-growing Fintech;\n\nExposure to international, multi-entity accounting alongside other complex areas;\n\nRegular events (after work, team building, etc.);\n\nThe opportunity to travel to our European offices;\n\nThe chance to learn and explore AI capabilities within business;\n\nHybrid working arrangement.\n\nRecruitment Steps\nInterview with Benjamin MacDonald, Hiring Manager\nInterview with Christine, HR Manager\nInterview with\nWhy join us?\nWe operate at the heart of a strategic and fast-evolving sector: international payments for SMEs - a complex, high-potential market.\n\nWe’re driven by a meaningful mission: helping bold “Small & Medium Multinationals” succeed globally.\n\nOur platform integrates cutting-edge technologies (AI, automation…), making it an ideal playground to test, learn, and innovate continuously.\n\nYou’ll join an agile environment where your expertise has tangible impact, working alongside talent from top financial institutions.\n\niBanFirst is profitable and backed by long-term investors:\n\nXavier Niel and Bpifrance, historical shareholders, have supported and trusted us from the beginning\n\nIn 2021, the entry of Marlin Equity Partners marked a new chapter in our international ambitions\n\nA strong culture built around 4 core values\nTeam First : The complexity of our industry demands collective intelligence. We prioritize cooperation, transparency, and knowledge sharing. Success is a team effort, and decisions are made together.\nTenacity : We’re transforming a challenging and highly regulated market. It requires endurance, fast learning, and resilience - qualities rooted in our entrepreneurial DNA.\nTransformation : Innovation is not a buzzword; it’s a necessity in a constantly shifting and strategic sector. We innovate with intent: every technical, product, or organizational improvement is designed for real impact.\nTrust : Trust is the foundation of everything we build - with our clients and, above all, internally. 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