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Galileo Global Education

Provides specialized higher education globally

Assistant Accountant Intern

InternshipDeadline 12/31/26
No salary listed
Incomplete
Lyon, France
In Person
AccountingBookkeeping

About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate is currently pursuing Bac+2 or Bac+3 studies in accounting.
  • The candidate must demonstrate aptitude with numbers, attention to detail, precision, communication ability, honesty, versatility, adaptability, autonomy, and time-management ability.
Responsibilities
  • Draft various correspondence.
  • Manage social administration items, including affiliations, terminations, contracts, DPAE declarations, and payroll elements.
  • Retrieve supplier invoices from different interfaces, control them, and record them in the accounts.
  • Track expense reports.
  • Reconcile supplier and customer accounts.
  • Send customer reminder files to the relevant sales representatives and directly follow up with certain customers in the portfolio once the required skills have been acquired.
  • Perform bank reconciliations.
  • Assist with preparing value-added tax returns and perform the related controls.
  • Assist with preparing and filing Declarations of Exchange of Goods.
  • Assist with reviewing accounts.

About the company

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Galileo Global Education

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Galileo Global Education operates an international higher-education group that offers programs in applied arts, design, communication, and management through a network of 54 schools across 91 campuses in 13 countries. Students enroll at partner schools and campuses where practical, career-oriented curricula, hands-on training, internships, and industry connections help prepare them for the workforce; tuition and related services fund these programs. The company differentiates itself with a broad international footprint and a portfolio of branded, prestigious institutions that deliver consistent curricula and documented job placement outcomes across multiple countries. Its goal is to provide accessible, career-focused higher education across creative and management fields by leveraging its international network to offer recognized credentials and strong post-graduation employment prospects.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • Fiscal 2025 revenue rose 12% to €1.42 billion, with EBITDA reaching €350 million.
  • S&P expects fiscal 2026 EBITDA near €400 million, driven by international schools and efficiencies.
  • June 2026 campus openings in Paris and Dakar strengthen student experience and recruiting momentum.

What critics are saying

  • S&P flagged French enrollment weakness, apprenticeship reform pressure, and EM Lyon admission tightening in 2025.
  • 2025 investigation alleged student overcharging, staff burnout, and profit pressure across Galileo schools.
  • Dependence on tuition and France exposes Galileo to existential enrollment shocks if reputation erodes.

What makes Galileo Global Education unique

  • Galileo owns 54 schools across 91 campuses, spanning 13 countries and multiple disciplines.
  • Paris campus expansion and Bercy headquarters consolidation signal operational scale and brand reinforcement.
  • AKAD acquisition and international schools diversify revenue beyond France’s weaker higher-education market.

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Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%