Job Description

Join Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore as an Accounting Apprentice!

Your career is about more than building a CV – it’s a chance to LeaveYourMark.

Joining Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore means becoming part of a world-leading organization in maritime classification and certification.

For decades, we have been supporting innovation and transformation across the maritime industry, ensuring the safety, performance, and sustainability of ships, offshore infrastructures, and renewable energy assets worldwide.

Our mission? To contribute to a safer and more sustainable maritime world, by providing our technical expertise and commitment to our clients and partners.

Be part of the finance activities of a global maritime leader:

Would you like to apply your accounting skills within an international group and grow within a structured, demanding, and stimulating environment?

Join our Marine & Offshore Accounting Shared Services Center (SSC), based in Lyon – Champagne-au-Mont-d’Or (France).

As part of a dynamic team working in close collaboration with our accounting teams based in India, you will actively contribute to the accounting, tax, and reporting activities that support the financial steering of the division.

What You Will Do and Learn

Under the supervision of the General Accounting Manager, you will be a full member of the Accounting Shared Services Center and contribute to the following activities:

• Record day-to-day accounting operations (treasury, payroll, fixed assets, etc.)
• Take part in monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
• Contribute to the analysis, review, and justification of subsidiary accounts (updating review files)
• Prepare tax and social declarations (VAT, URSSAF, CET, C3S, TVS)
• Contribute to quarterly consolidation reporting under IFRS standards (Magnitude tool – Group Consolidation)
• Draft and update standard operating procedures
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Monitor regulatory developments in accounting and taxation

You will work closely with Accounting Managers, Financial Controllers, and members of the Accounting SSC based in India, in an international and multicultural environment.

Why This Apprenticeship Is for You

• You are currently pursuing a degree in accounting at Bac+2 to Bac+3 level (BTS CG, BUT GEA, Licence / Licence pro CCA, DCG, or equivalent).
• You have a solid foundation in general accounting.
• You ideally have initial experience (internship or previous apprenticeship) using an accounting software; knowledge of JD Edwards is appreciated.
• You are proficient in office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• You demonstrate rigor, organization, autonomy, proactivity, and critical thinking.
• You enjoy teamwork and are comfortable in a multicultural environment.
• You have a good command of English, both written and spoken, to interact effectively with our international teams.

At Bureau Veritas, every apprentice is considered a full team member. You will take on real responsibilities and receive support to develop both your technical and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• An apprenticeship contract starting in September 2026.
• Immersion in the accounting activities of an international group.
• Skill development in general accounting, taxation, and IFRS consolidation.
• A supportive atmosphere and a dynamic work environment.

You will join a company committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. We promote gender equality and support the professional integration, access, and retention of people with disabilities.

Ready to come aboard?

Join Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore and make your apprenticeship a truly unique experience.