JustWatch has evolved from a lean start-up into a global player with 200 employees, multiple business units, and offices in the US, UK, and France. Our finance team isn't just about numbers; we embrace modern tools and are constantly looking for smarter, more automated ways to work. To strengthen our accounts payable operations, we are looking for a Junior AP Accountant to join us as soon as possible.
Who we needCuriosity and a results-driven mindset are core values at JustWatch. We’re looking for someone eager to learn, who enjoys finding better ways to get things done, and wants to grow alongside a team that values efficiency over tradition.
What you’ll be doing
- Invoice & Payment Processing
- Processing, verifying, and booking incoming invoices end-to-end
- Preparing payment runs based on approved invoices (including monitoring due dates and ensuring timely payments)
- Managing company credit cards and employee expenses
Communicating with vendors regarding invoices, discrepancies, and payments
- Booking accruals and prepaid expenses
- Supporting month-end closing activities related to accounts payable
- Reconciling vendor balances and resolving discrepancies
- Performing monthly checks to ensure accounts payable balances are consistent and correctly booked
- Ensuring compliance with internal policies and approval workflows
- Supporting the implementation of internal controls in AP processes
- Assisting with annual audits and related preparations
- Ensuring clean and well-structured accounting records
- Working with databases and AI-powered tools as part of your daily workflow
- Contributing to process improvements and exploring new technologies that make accounting more efficient
Vendor Management & Communication
Accounting & Month-End Activities
Compliance, Controls & Audit
Data, Systems & Process Improvement
What we need from you
- Education: A completed degree in business administration (BWL) or a related field.
- Experience: First practical experience in accounting or accounts payable through internships, working student roles, or up to 2 years of professional experience.
- Accounting: A basic understanding of German accounting standards (HGB).
- Software: Solid Excel skills. Knowledge of DATEV is a plus.
- Languages: Fluent English. German is a strong plus, but not required.
- Mindset: A hands-on attitude, a structured way of working, and a proactive ownership mentality. You should be curious about technology and interested in learning new tools.
What we promise you
- Responsibility: A hands-on role with real responsibility from day one in a growing finance team.
- Development: A challenging environment with an open feedback culture and a strong focus on personal growth.
- Collaboration: Close collaboration with an experienced Lead Accountant and exposure to cross-functional teams.
- Innovation: Exposure to modern tools, automation, and AI-driven workflows instead of just traditional bookkeeping.
- Setup: A well-structured finance setup with audit-ready processes and a hybrid work model.
How to apply
Just hit the apply button at the bottom of this page, and leave us your CV, info, and a short intro that gives us an idea of what motivates you, why you want to work at JustWatch, and how you think you will help us achieve our goals.
Please only apply if you are interested, copy&paste mass applications will receive a copy&paste rejection email. The same goes for ChatGPT-powered applications. If you have any questions, please reach out to our talent team via LinkedIn or apply to this role directly through our jobs page.
Research shows women apply when meeting 100% qualifications, men at 60%. JustWatch welcomes all candidates, especially women and marginalized groups. Apply, let's talk and explore if you're a great fit.
Skills Required
- Completed degree in business administration or related field
- First practical experience in accounting or accounts payable
- Basic understanding of German accounting standards (HGB)
- Solid Excel skills
- Fluent in English, knowledge of German is a plus
What We Do
We are JustWatch. The only media company built for modern-day entertainment. JustWatch Media helps entertainment brands around the world get to grips with new challenges and opportunities. From blockbuster movies, award winning shows, major sporting events and console games, we buy media for our clients across the major digital platforms. Our media buying capabilities are powered by JustWatch The Streaming Guide. Live and localized in over 130 markets, it is the biggest streaming guide in the world, billions of data points from over 200,000 movies & shows and tens of millions of users, which means we understand audiences and content better. We have offices in Berlin, Munich, Paris, Rome, London and New York and we’d love to hear from you. Our mission is to connect entertainment fans with their favorite content worldwide.
