ACCOUNTANT - INTERNSHIP

The BATA GROUP is one of the world's leading manufacturers and retailers of quality footwear. A global company with more than 30,000 employees, over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries worldwide, Bata has been providing the best shoes at the best value for money, backed by unparalleled service, for more than 120 years. Since its founding in 1894 by Thomas Bata, the Company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative business models in the belief that capital is not just money, but, above all, people, knowledge and core values. Today, Bata's pioneering principles enable the company to adapt quickly to market changes. It also continues Bata's long tradition of being sensitive to cultural and national differences and enables it to function proudly as an inclusive company in every country in which it operates.

With more than 270 shops in Italy and Spain AW LAB is a laboratory of “urban sport style” trends that offers to its customers the coolest products of the moment, suggesting and inspiring them in creating their own style. Since opening its first store in 1997, with the name of Athletes World, AW LAB is part of the Bata group, world leader in the footwear industry, with over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries. AW LAB proposes a wide collection of sneakers of the most famous international sport brands and a wide range of exclusive designs created in collaboration with them. The proposal is completed by a collection of apparel and accessories of the leading sportswear brand and by two private clothing labels.

DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE:

We are looking for an ACCOUNTANT INTERN to join the Finance Europe Team, supporting accounting and financial activities across Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in areas such as accounts payable, general accounting, reconciliations, audit support, and process improvement, while working in a dynamic and international environment alongside experienced finance professionals.

KEY CHALLENGES:

• Support in the management and monitoring of accounts payable activities
• Support in the preparation and posting of accounting adjustment entries
• Collaboration in the management of general accounting activities, including invoice recording and account reconciliations
• Support in the preparation of documentation required for external audits and internal audit activities
• Support in verifying compliance and adequacy of financial processes in line with company policies and applicable regulations
• Contribution to the implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of accounting and financial processes

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• University in progress or Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related fields
• Good knowledge of Office Suite, especially Excel
• Delivers in consistent way following his department priorities, respecting the deadlines
• Proactive and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good analytical skills and attention to details

LANGUAGES:

• Italian mother tongue
• Good knowledge of English

PACKAGE & BENEFITS:

• Monthly expense reimbursement of € 600,00
• Free Canteen
• Possibility of working in Smart Working for part of the week after an initial on‑site training period