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Accounting & Reporting Trainee

Hybrid in Barcelona·Part-time·Added 9 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract
Part-time
English
Required
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Student of Business Administration and Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related degrees
  • Interest in developing professionally and continuing to learn in a corporate environment.
  • Motivation to work as part of a team and contribute to the day-to-day operations of the department.
  • Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication skills.
  • Interest in the accounting and financial field, especially in the insurance sector.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of Excel and data analysis.
  • Languages: intermediate level English.
  • Previous experience in internships, volunteering, or academic projects (not essential).
  • Basic knowledge of financial accounting and IFRS standards.

Education & certifications

  • It is essential to be able to sign a collaboration agreement with your University for a minimum period of 6 months (possibility of extension).
  • Before applying, make sure you have:
    • Confirmation that you can formalize an internship agreement.
    • Expected duration of the agreement and possibility of extension.
    • Start date.
    • Modality: curricular or extracurricular.
    • Contact person at your institution for management purposes.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • A monthly financial aid of €800 net is offered during the internship period.
  • On-site model with the option for a hybrid format once the initial adaptation period has been completed, subject to agreement with your tutor.
  • Modern offices with spaces designed for well-being and free parking for cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and scooters.
  • Participation in sustainability initiatives, volunteering, and corporate culture.
  • An inclusive, diverse environment committed to people's well-being.
  • Close mentorship, continuous learning, and access to training resources.

The role

Join our Accounting & Reporting team and start your professional development in a collaborative, diverse, and business-oriented environment. During your internship, you will have the opportunity to learn about financial accounting, regulatory reporting, and accounting standards applied to the insurance sector, and to contribute to the team's day-to-day operations with high-value tasks.

What you'll do

  • Provide support in the local accounting closing process for the subsequent submission of information to the regulator.
  • Collaborate in the preparation of accounting information under IFRS standards for reporting to the headquarters.
  • Participate in the compliance and monitoring of established internal controls to ensure the quality of accounting data.
  • Help in the coordination with the various areas involved in the accounting closing process.
  • Contribute to the application of accounting standards in insurance entities.

How you'll work

  • Part-time employment from 9:00h to 14:00h, with some schedule flexibility

Hiring process

2 steps1 interview
  1. Search and apply

  2. Application review

  3. Selection process

    If you are selected to progress forward, we will reach out to arrange next steps, which could include a phone or video interview, or possibly an assessment.

  4. Offer · With a talent acquisition consultant

  5. Preparing for your start

  6. Onboarding

    Your new career at Zurich will kick off with a job-specific onboarding process and welcome experience.

  • Zurich will never ask you to purchase your own equipment or to pay to apply.
  • If you are not selected to move forward in the process, you will receive a notification via email.

About Zurich Insurance Spain

Zurich Insurance Spain is the Spanish arm of Zurich Insurance Group, one of the world's largest and most established insurance providers. The company offers a broad range of insurance products and services, including life, pensions, property, casualty, and commercial insurance, serving both individual and corporate clients. With a significant workforce in Spain, it operates as a key market within the global Zurich network, which is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and employs over 60,000 people worldwide.

In Spain, Zurich has a strong presence with offices in major cities such as Madrid and Barcelona, and it is known for its focus on digital transformation, data analytics, and automation. The company offers a dynamic work environment with numerous opportunities for international professionals, including internships and trainee programs in areas like data engineering, AI, and actuarial science. Zurich emphasizes professional development and innovation, making it an attractive employer for those looking to build a career in the insurance sector in Spain.

Industry
Insurance
Founded
1872
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona
Website
zurich.es

Good to know if you are moving

  • Zurich Insurance Spain has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering a strong base for international professionals.
  • The company provides numerous internship and trainee programs in fields like data engineering, AI, and actuarial science, ideal for early-career internationals.
  • Zurich is a global leader in insurance, providing a well-known brand and extensive career development opportunities.
  • The Spanish operations are heavily focused on digital transformation, creating roles for tech and data professionals.
  • Working at Zurich in Spain offers exposure to a multinational environment with English often used in corporate communications.

In their own words

About the company & team

Sabadell Zurich is the alliance between Banco Sabadell and Zurich Insurance Group. We are more than 350 professionals in Spain with a common purpose: being there to care.

We promote an inclusive environment based on equal opportunities, without discrimination based on gender, age, origin, disability, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances.

If you are looking for a demanding, collaborative environment with real business impact, we want to meet you.

At Sabadell Zurich, talent becomes value.

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