Financial General Ledger Accounting Intern

Are you looking to start your career in accounting within the exciting world of FinTech?

Join our team as a Financial General Ledger Accounting Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting the accounting processes behind millions of transactions processed by SumUp. Our Finance team plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and transparency of our financial data as we continue to scale globally.

As part of the Financial General Ledger (FGL) team, you will support reconciliation processes, financial analysis, and accounting operations while learning from experienced professionals in a fast-paced international environment.

 

The Role

This is a 6-month paid internship based in Sofia, ideally full-time (8 hours per day / 40 hours per week), with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

During the internship, you will gain exposure to financial reconciliations, accounting systems, and high-volume payment environments while supporting the team during key accounting cycles such as month-end close.

 

What You'll Do

Support the preparation of account reconciliations, including receivables and settlement accounts

Assist in reviewing transaction data and payment settlements from external partners such as banks and payment processors

Help investigate differences between system records and financial data

Assist with chargeback and refund tracking and support reconciliation processes

Prepare Excel analyses and reports to support accounting reviews

Support documentation of accounting processes and reconciliations

Collaborate with team members to help improve data accuracy and reporting

Assist with month-end closing activities and reconciliation tracking

Support process improvement and automation initiatives where possible

 

You'd Be Great for This Role If You:

Are a 3rd or 4th year student in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Have a basic understanding of financial statements (Balance Sheet and P&L)

Have good knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Are fluent in English (written and spoken)

Have strong attention to detail and analytical thinking

Are curious and eager to learn about financial systems and payment operations

Can work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks

Are proactive, responsible, and a strong team player

 

Nice to Have

Basic understanding of account reconciliations

Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP

Experience with data analysis tools (SQL, Tableau, etc.)

Previous internship or coursework in accounting or finance

 

Why Join SumUp

Be part of a global FinTech company supporting millions of small businesses

Gain practical experience in accounting operations within a high-growth tech environment

Work with an international team and learn from experienced finance professionals

Develop valuable skills in financial analysis, reconciliation processes, and accounting systems

25 days paid vacation

Additional health insurance

Multi-sport card

100€ monthly vouchers (for food and other benefits)

And more

 

About SumUp

We believe in the everyday hero.

Small business owners are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we're building tools that help them run their businesses more easily. With teams across Europe, South America, and the United States, we work together to ensure that the businesses we support can succeed doing what they love.

SumUp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.