Finance And Accounts Intern

Job description / Role

JOB SUMMARY:
As a Finance & Accounts Intern, you will support the finance team in managing day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to core finance functions, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, reporting, and administrative finance tasks. You will work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate financial records and gain valuable practical experience in a professional finance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assist with day-to-day accounting activities, including data entry and record maintenance
* Support accounts payable and receivable processes (invoices, receipts, reconciliations)
* Help prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, and summaries
* Assist with bank and account reconciliations
* Maintain organized financial records and documentation
* Support month-end closing activities as required
* Assist with audits and compliance-related tasks
* Perform basic financial analysis and reporting support
* Provide general administrative support to the finance team

Benefits:

* Compensation for travel and sustenance.
* Practical, hands-on experience in finance and accounting
* Mentorship and guidance from an experienced finance team
* Exposure to real-world financial operations and reporting
* Opportunity to develop analytical and professional skills

Additional Details:

* Working Hours: The role is either full-time or 25 hours per week; depending on your availability if you are studying.

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Qualifications:

* Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
* Basic understanding of accounting principles
* Proficiency in MS Excel (knowledge of formulas is an advantage)

Requirements:

* Must possess a valid UAE residence visa.
* Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
* Good organizational and time-management skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
* Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Skills:

* Exposure to accounting software (e.g. Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle)
* Knowledge of financial reporting standards
* Prior internship or coursework in accounting or finance

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.