General Ledger Accountant Intern

General Ledger Accountant Internship

Are you ready to kickstart your career in finance and accounting within the exciting world of FinTech?

Join our team as a motivated and enthusiastic General Ledger Accountant Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting procure-to-pay and core accounting processes. At SumUp, our cutting-edge technology solutions are transforming how businesses manage their finances—and we’re looking for future talent ready to grow with us.

The Role

This is a 6-month paid internship, ideally full-time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday), and office-based in Sofia. We’re looking for interns who can be fully present and engaged with the team on-site.

There is potential to extend the internship for an additional 6 months, and importantly, interns graduating this year may be offered a permanent contract based on performance and business needs. Our goal is to invest in talent who want to grow long-term with us.

While the role is full-time, we are open to considering a 6-hour workday arrangement in certain cases.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in automation and new business projects, including automation of intercompany invoicing

• Support team members with document management activities

• Verify and process inventory-related and fixed asset vendor invoices

• Issue and book intercompany invoices

• Perform calculations in Excel under the guidance of senior team members

• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders

• Provide supporting documentation and reports for audits

• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports to support business needs

You’d Be Great for This Role If You:

• Are a final-year student, ideally graduating this year, in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Are fluent in English and Bulgarian (written and spoken)

• Have strong knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel

• Have previous ERP experience (a plus)

• Demonstrate high attention to detail and accuracy

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Are a proactive team player who can collaborate across all levels

• Are driven, reliable, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Have the right to work as an intern in Bulgaria and are able to work on-site in Sofia daily

Why Join SumUp

• Opportunity to transition into a full-time permanent role after the internship

• Be part of a diverse, international, and dynamic team

• Gain experience in a fast-paced, innovative FinTech environment

• 25 days paid vacation

• Additional health insurance

• Multi-sport card

• €100 monthly vouchers (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, so we’re building tools that help them run and grow their businesses. With a founder’s mindset and a strong team-first attitude, our diverse teams across Europe, South America, and the United States collaborate to empower our customers to succeed.

SumUp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Application Tip

We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.