Key Skills

Job Description

About Acorn Acorn is on a mission to empower smallholder farmers globally, turning climate action into farmer income through agroforestry. We currently work with 600,000 farmers in more than 15 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America. That income comes from the sale of carbon credits, generated by the trees the farmers plant on their land. Finance is far more than a back-office function. You will be closely involved in the business, seeing firsthand how projects, costs, and reporting connect within a growing organization, and how your contributions help drive success. The role As a Finance Intern, you will work closely with the Financial Controller and support a wide range of financial activities, including daily administration, month-end closing, and reporting. This internship offers a comprehensive introduction to the finance function, giving you hands-on experience with everything from invoice processing to financial reporting, as well as the systems and tools that drive our business. What you will be doing This internship offers a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge of: Reviewing, coding, and processing purchase invoices using Pleo; Reconciling bank transactions and resolving any discrepancies; Checking credit card expenses and employee reimbursements, ensuring receipts and project allocations are accurate; Supporting month-end closing activities and helping ensure accurate financial records; Assisting in the preparation of monthly management reports; Contributing ideas to improve financial processes and work instructions, helping the team work more efficiently and effectively; We are looking for someone who Is currently studying Finance & Control, Accountancy, or a similar Bachelor's programme; Has an interest in finance and administration and enjoy working with numbers and data; Is accurate, proactive, and not afraid to challenge or question things when needed; Can work independently while also being a strong team player; Communicates confidently in both Dutch and English, verbally and in writing; Is familiar with Exact Online, Excel, or Pleo is a plus, but we’re happy to teach you the rest This internship is ideal for someone who wants to develop their finance skills in a supportive environment, gain hands-on experience, and apply their academic knowledge in practice. What we offer A challenging and rewarding internship in an international organisation committed to making a positive impact; Direct mentorship from our Financial Controller, providing insight into the complete finance function; The chance to gain practical experience and take ownership of meaningful projects rather than simply observing; A monthly internship allowance of €500 based on a full-time working week, prorated for 16–24 hours; A 5-to-6-month internship, with flexibility around the start date; A collaborative office environment in Utrecht, with flexibility to work partly from home in consultation with your mentor; Valuable hands-on experience that will help you kick-start your career in finance and accounting. How to apply? Please send your CV and a short motivation letter to [email protected], quoting “Finance Internship” in the subject line. Do you have any questions about the internship? Feel free to contact us.

Core Responsibilities

Process and code purchase invoices, reconcile bank transactions, review card expenses and reimbursements, and support month-end closing. Assist with monthly management reports and suggest improvements to finance processes and work instructions.

Requirements

Applicants should be studying Finance and Control, Accountancy, or a similar bachelor's programme and have an interest in finance, administration, numbers, and data. They should be accurate, proactive, able to work independently and collaboratively, and communicate confidently in Dutch and English; familiarity with Exact Online, Excel, or Pleo is a plus.

Benefits

• Direct Mentorship
• Flexible Start Date
• Part-Time Work From Home
• Practical Work Experience
• Meaningful Project Ownership