Account Intern

Role purpose As an Account Intern you will help build reliable accounting routines and tidy financial records that make operations simpler for our stores. You will work on real transactions, help shape how we track costs, and support the finance team in making monthly reports accurate and useful. Your Growth & Impact - Develop practical accounting skills by handling real bookkeeping tasks under supervision. - Strengthen Excel and accounting software ability through daily data entry and reconciliations. - Expand your professional network by collaborating with store managers and our finance team. - Build a portfolio of tangible work, including reconciled ledgers and simple reports. - Position yourself for a permanent accounting role with hands-on experience in retail finance. Responsibilities Daily Accounting Tasks - Process invoices, receipts, and petty cash entries accurately into our accounting system. - Perform day-to-day data entry and ensure documents are filed and tracked for audits. - Match supplier statements with purchase records and flag discrepancies to the finance lead. - Support payment preparation and follow up on payment confirmations when needed. Reporting & Analysis - Help prepare basic monthly schedules such as bank reconciliations and sales summaries. - Compile simple cost and revenue tables that the team uses for weekly check-ins. - Assist in the preparation of month-end documents by gathering source files and verifying numbers. - Produce clear notes on any unusual transactions for supervisor review. Operations & Process Support - Work with store staff to collect daily sales reports and cash remittance records. - Maintain orderly spreadsheets and update templates to keep processes repeatable and clear. - Participate in small projects to improve filing, invoice flows, or inventory costing steps. - Support ad hoc tasks such as supplier inquiries, archive retrieval, and basic audit prep. Requirements Qualifications & Experience - Pursuing or recently completed a diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - Approximately 0 years practical work experience is expected; this is an entry internship role. - Available to work full-time during the internship period and assist with month-end activities. Hard Skills & Knowledge - Knowledge of basic accounting principles, ledgers, and bookkeeping practices. - Comfortable with Microsoft Excel including basic formulas, filters, and tables. - Familiarity or willingness to learn accounting software such as MYOB or similar systems. - Sound numeracy and accuracy when handling invoices, receipts, and reconciliations. Soft Skills & Qualities - Show attention to detail and a methodical approach to data and documentation. - Communicate clearly with colleagues and store teams, both written and verbal. - Demonstrate a helpful attitude, a willingness to learn, and respect for confidentiality. - Be reliable with time management and able to follow standard operating procedures.