accounting internship

Overview 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr