Finance & Accounting Apprentice (Alternance)

⭐️ About Zealy

At Zealy, we're not just building a product; we're building a movement—all centered around the individual user. Our vision is to create a platform where every user has the power to contribute and be rewarded for their impact. We aim to redefine what it means to be a user, transforming them into active contributors who drive the community forward.

Zealy is the leading platform for building communities. In just 2 years, we've reached 1.5 million monthly active users, and thousands of companies, including industry giants like Fiat, LVMH, Michelin, and Ubisoft and smaller innovative companies in gaming and web3, have communities on Zealy. We achieved this growth without spending a single dollar on marketing. We've helped our clients reach new heights in their marketing funnel—from customer acquisition to user-created content, to retention.

👋 Who you are

You learn quickly and thrive in fast-paced environments. You’re interested in startups. You push through challenges and get things done well and fast. If you’re excited about joining a startup for at least a year and contributing to finance, accounting, operations, strategy, and more, keep reading :)

💪 What you’ll do

As a key member of our small team, your responsibilities will change based on the company's priorities each quarter. You will primarily handle finance and accounting but will also take on tasks in strategy and operations. You’ll work directly with the CEO and co-founders.

• Finance: Perform monthly financial analysis for investors and co-founders, manage corporate finance operations (like stock options for employees), and create financial projections.

• Accounting: Work with our external accountants, manage payroll (using Payfit and Remote.com), handle employee benefits (Swile/Remote.com), and oversee expense and accounting processes. Implement new tools as needed.

• Operations: Streamline onboarding for employees, manage internal knowledge and documentation, enhance employee benefits, and help shape company culture.

• Strategy: Assist in preparing for board meetings or fundraising efforts.

✅ You’re perfectly qualified for this role if you have:

• A Bachelor or Master level

• A desire for a 1-year or 2-year apprenticeship in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Please note that we do not cover tuition fees for apprenticeship programs.

• Proficiency in English

• Understanding of French law and accounting systems.

• A proactive, autonomous work style.

• Proven ability to complete tasks quickly and in an organized manner.

• Rigorous attention to detail and meticulous work habits.

• Strong communication skills for engaging with accountants, lawyers, and employees.

• A growth mindset and eagerness to learn new skills quickly.

✨ Plus points if you have:

• Previous experience in finance, transaction services, audit, accounting, or startup

• The ability to speak French (it will help for some operations)

• Ambition to start your own company or a strong interest in the startup environment.

🌈 What we value

• Championship Team. We're a team, not a family. We coach each other to win, like champions.

• Small in numbers, high in output: A small team of the best beats a big team of the average. Every time.

• Speed. Execution speed is a matter of life or death for us. Our way to move quickly is to plan well and work really hard.

• Drivers, not passengers: See a problem? Ask questions and solve it. We value those who take initiative, not just follow directives.

• Seekers of truth. We’re humble about the fact that we probably don’t know. We ask questions, listen, and stay optimistic searching for the truth.

• Masters of craft. We see building products as creating art. We put our hearts into it.

• Growth mindset. Don’t know how? Learn it. In our era, faster learning can beat experience.

• Laugh often. Seriously, don't take everything too seriously because we don't.

🧑‍💻 How we work

• Light in processes: 6-week sprints, 10-min daily meetings every morning. That’s it.

• Few meetings. The vast majority of the discussion happens asynchronously on Notion. We believe that extended periods of uninterrupted work are a requirement to build great products.

🥳 What we offer

• Highly competitive salaries and attractive equity program.

• Fitness & health stipend - your health is important. We offer fully subsidized health care and gym memberships or any other physical activity.

• Remote first - work from the office in the heart of Paris, from villas with other team members (we are in Southern Europe right now), or from the place that inspires you the most.

• Personal learning budget - yearly learning budget for courses, learning material, and conferences.

• Swap public holidays - swap days off according to your values and beliefs.

• Meal vouchers - we contribute to your lunch expenses via meal vouchers.

• 6 weeks of paid vacation - get a long vacation to recharge and rejuvenate. Go on a summer adventure and bring back some stories!

• The tools you need - Macbook M1, screen, keyboard, and any other materials you need to be productive and happy at work.