Junior Accountant - Cash Management - Gdańsk

Junior Accountant - Cash Management - Gdańsk

Are you ready to kick‑start your finance career in a global organization where learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work?

Join us as an Junior Accountant and become a valued member of Cash Management department. As one of the world's leading dairies we need ambitious people with the ability to create a vision and operate with an international perspective. In addition to ensuring accurate accounting of business transactions we gain international experience, develop our skills, explore new solutions, and contribute to various projects beyond our regular responsibilities.

How you will make an impact

As a Junior Accountant in the Payment & Allocation Team, you’ll support daily financial processes that keep our global cash flow running efficiently. You will gain hands‑on experience in accounting activities, learn best practices, and collaborate with internal partners across markets.

You will join our Global Shared Services Centre in Gdańsk, working closely with colleagues across Finance.

 Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Executing daily payments and collecting direct debit


• Allocating incoming and outgoing transactions


• Performing reconciliations of cash and balance sheet accounts


• Supporting issue resolution within the Payment & Allocation area


• Creating and updating process documentation


• Acting as a point of contact for external and internal auditors


• Providing support in ad-hoc tasks and project

What will make you successful

We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, curious about finance processes, and ready to take their first steps in accounting.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A degree (or be in the final year of studies) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field


• Previous experience in finance/accounting (internships or student jobs welcome)


• English fluency (written and spoken)


• Basic knowledge of Excel and an interest in developing more advanced skills


• A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and openness to learning new tools and processes

Nice to have:

• Experience with SAP FI or automation (e.g., working with robots)


• Proficiency in German

Please note that this role requires you to be in the office 50% of the time + one additional day (monthly).

What do we offer?

You’ll join a collaborative Scandinavian work culture where trust, development, and work-life balance are part of who we are. At Arla, we invest in our people - from structured onboarding to continuous learning opportunities.

What do we offer?

• Flexible working time (start your day of work between 7-9) and home office work possibility


• Language bonus


• Trainings with experts & professional induction in a new position


• Development programs (function additions, coordinator programme)


• Financial support for your education 


• Medical care & life insurance 


• Additional benefits like gym card, vouchers, travel points or cinema tickets, etc.


• Scandinavian working style & no dress code


• Home kit – monitor, laptop, keyboard, mouse, headsets, webcam


• Relocation allowance


• Referral program for employees


• Employee Assistance Program (legal, psychological, health, financial consulting, etc. )


• Support for your healthy lifestyle (fruit day, facility for sportsmen, sport challenges and activities, Arla active teams / sport groups)


• Additional holiday depending on length of employment (up to 4 days)

… while in the office you can also use some of below: 

• Modern office space with beautiful view and high standard furniture (i.e. adjustable desks)


• Chill-out rooms with X-box, pool table, board games, football table and swing

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

 
 
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