117 first jobs in accountancy

The Big Four (EY, Deloitte, KPMG and PwC) are large international consulting firms offering a wide range of services. There are also smaller firms, just as reliable, such as BDO and RSM, which likewise offer excellent opportunities for interns and job seekers.

An accountant supports entrepreneurs in achieving their vision and ambitions, including in the creative sector. By analysing figures and strategies, they help bring big plans to life, such as putting up a massive billboard in Antwerp.

A bookkeeper handles day-to-day financial administration, an accountant analyses figures and advises businesses on strategic matters, while an auditor checks companies' annual accounts for accuracy and reliability. These roles sometimes overlap, but each requires a different focus and, for accountants and auditors, a specific professional title.

Were you the kid in kindergarten who was fascinated by the abacus? Is there nothing more satisfying to you than a perfectly balanced sheet and a company with lots of liquidity? Then you were born for accountancy! Forget the image of a dusty old bookkeeper, accountancy can be a truly fulfilling career. File management, processing invoices, preparing annual accounts, conducting business analysis, financial reporting, drafting VAT declarations, offering advice and answering client questions, all of these could be part of your future responsibilities as an accountant.

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Looking for an internship in accountancy? You can find accountancy internships here. Student jobs in accountancy are also a great way to gain experience. If you want to boost your CV with a relevant student job, start your search on the student jobs page.