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accounting internship

citizenM

Voorschoten
Intern
0-2 years experience
Hybrid

Work Arrangement

Office Days per Week: 3 days

Key Skills

Accounting
Journal entries
Reconciliations
Month-end closing
Quarterly closing
Problem solving
Teamwork
Microsoft Business Central 365
Data transfer
Financial reporting
Analytical skills
Communication

Job Description

accounting internship

Department: finance

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Netherlands, Voorschoten

Reporting To: global manager business reporting & control



Description

We are looking for an accounting internship as of September 2026. As an accounting trainee you will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting: posting and processing journal entries to ensure all transactions are recorded correctly into the bookkeeping system; assisting in month and quarterly close activities and performing assigned reconciliations. You like to work in the field of accounting, you have problem solving skills, you are a team player who is helping out other members and always looking for improvement into existing processes and procedures. As an accounting trainee you will work closely to and together with junior, medior and senior accountants.


Key Responsibilities

  • Posting of bank statements, G/L and transactional journals, this includes also the data transfer from other relevant systems;
  • Perform weekly spot checks on P&L and balance sheet performed by shared administration services departments
  • Weekly follow-up on pending issues and escalation
  • Create re-charge invoices and monitoring the back office function
  • Assisting in month-end account closing activities and reconciliations
  • Assisting the Junior and Senior accountants, in accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes 
  • Identify opportunities for improvements and opportunities for standardization
  • Improvement project: to be defined


Qualifications / skills

  • following Bsc or Msc in Finance / Accounting / Economics;
  • structured, organized and able to work under pressure
  • knowledge of Microsoft Business Central 365 is an advantage
  • an entrepreneurial mindset is important - being proactive, flexible and independent is a must
  • fluent in English. Dutch, French or Italian is a plus
  • to be eligible for an internship at citizenM, you must be enrolled in a study program as a student during this period. The internship suits the purposes of a learning experience.


What's in it for you?

  • up to 10 free nights per full year at citizenM hotels, discount rates at Marriott hotels
  • Personal and professional development opportunities and programs
  • Latest tech devices and all the tools you need to be successful in your role
  • Commuting travel costs covered (by public transport)
  • Subsidized fresh daily lunches at our support office
  • Flexible public holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • Varied team days and social events (from food trucks and quizzes at the office to parties on boats)

locations / hours 
  • Monday to Friday, ideally 40 hours per week. Flexible schedule based on school schedule. 
  • Based in Leiden
  • Hybrid role, not fully remote. Expect 2-3 days in office per week
  • Must have the right to work in the country for which you are applying
  • Interviews will start as of April 23rd
  • Start date = September 1st
  • Duration = at least five months

Core Responsibilities

The intern will handle day-to-day accounting tasks, including processing journal entries and performing reconciliations. They will also assist in month-end and quarterly closing processes while identifying opportunities for process improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a BSc or MSc program in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. Applicants should be structured, organized, and possess an entrepreneurial mindset with fluent English skills.

Benefits

  • Free nights at citizenM hotels
  • Discount rates at Marriott hotels
  • Personal and professional development programs
  • Latest tech devices
  • Commuting travel costs covered
  • Subsidized fresh daily lunches
  • Flexible public holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • Team days and social events

About citizenM

Industry: Hospitality

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

A fully integrated owner-operator hotel brand with modern urban travellers at heart. citizenM delivers high profitability per square foot, allowing development in prime location cities with the highest barriers to entry. A place where a community of people travel, work, eat, sleep and play stylishly and affordably. 20 cities, 36 global hotels and more on the way. citizenM was born from the idea that smart, business travellers want a great place to stay. Somewhere with free, superfast Wi-Fi throughout, with comfortable designer furniture to work at, and a great bar to meet with colleagues and contacts. A hotel where a casual meeting can easily turn into a full-blown brainstorm in luxury creative spaces. And somewhere to rest your weary head on a huge bed, stream your favourite movie or TV show, and wash the day away with our powerful rain shower.

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