Working Student / Intern Accounting (f/m/d)
Upvest · Berlin, Germany · 4mo ago
At Upvest, we are on a mission to make investing as easy as spending money. Upvest empowers businesses to offer a wide range of investment products and the best experience in the field of capital market investment and retirement planning. Upvest’s Investment API is easy to integrate so that fintechs and financial institutions can save resources and fully focus on their core business.
We are proud to partner with Europe’s leading Fintechs and financial institutions such as DKB, Revolut, N26 and Raisin. Founded in 2017 by Martin Kassing, Upvest now brings together over 270 talented professionals from more than 70 nationalities. Upvest is backed by €280M in total funding from world-class investors, including BlackRock, Tencent, Sapphire Ventures, and Bessemer Venture Partners, Earlybird, Notion Capital, and Motive. Our latest €105M funding round in March 2026 - led by Sapphire and Tencent - serves as a massive catalyst for our growth, allowing us to offer premier investment experience.
About the role:
At Upvest, accurate and complete financial data is at the core of our strategic decisions. As a working student in our accounting department, you will play a vital supporting role in ensuring smooth operations and maintaining the integrity of our processes.
You will assist with invoice recognition and tracking, ensuring all invoices are correctly categorized. Your support in approval workflows will help route invoices to the appropriate stakeholders. You will also follow up on missing invoices, collaborating with suppliers or internal teams to ensure timely receipt. Additionally, you will perform ad hoc administrative tasks that contribute to the overall efficiency of the accounting team.
What you’ll do:
You support the recording and review of invoices via Payhawk and Oracle NetSuite.
You maintain the invoice entries for all entities, both electronically and by mail.
You assist with the management of our virtual credit cards and travel expense reports.
You support colleagues with regular tasks, such as monthly closings, preparation of regulatory reports, and investor reports.
You assist colleagues with project work, such as audits, internal reviews, and ISAE 3402 audits, Work Instruction Updates, Process Improvement Initiatives.
You support your accounting team in communication with internal and external stakeholders.
What you bring:
You are enrolled as a student in economics, finance, accounting, or a related field
Basic expertise in accounting and related processes
Good communication skills in English
A strong sense of ownership and responsibility
Keen attention to detail
Eagerness to deepen knowledge in accounting, processes, internal controls, and related areas
Interest in the banking and fintech market, curiosity about investing
Fluent German (both written and verbal) is required
Berlin-based candidates preferred.
It’s great if you have:
Initial work experience in a relevant field (e.g. accounting, audit, or advisory)
Knowhow of German (Banking) GAAP (HGB, RechKredV)
Worked with accounting or ERP systems before e.g. Oracle NetSuite
How we Upvest in you:
Impact-driven work: We’re building the infrastructure that will power the future of investing in Europe. It’s complex, ambitious, and meaningful. You’ll work with modern technologies and create something entirely new. No legacy systems, no limits..
Team celebrations: Participate in company-wide events, such as UpFest, dinners, offsites and our Holiday party, to connect with colleagues and celebrate our achievements.
Inclusion: We’re committed to a culture where everyone belongs and thrives. Our Employee Resources Groups foster inclusion and connection, like Upfem for our female Upvengers, or UpVergent supporting neurodivergent Upvengers and allies.
Our Values:
Make it easy for others. We simplify the complex and act with the best intentions.
Own the outcome. We are proactive, fast and confident to get the job done, valuing progress over perfection.
Rise to the challenge. We aim high and push the boundaries. We stay curious, learn and celebrate our wins together.
Tell the story. We start with the Why to align on purpose. We are transparent and share knowledge to empower and inspire others.
Upvest is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.