Accounting Intern

Aethos Hotels

Front Office Agent welcoming guests and managing check-ins at Aethos, a hospitality company committed to sustainability and community.

Posted 5/28/2026internshipMilan • 🇮🇹 ItalyEntry LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Record and reconcile daily revenues from all hotel outlets: rooms, F&B, events, and membership fees
Support accounts payable and receivable cycles, including invoice processing, supplier payments, and guest billing
Assist with daily cash and POS reconciliation, bank statement matching, and petty cash management
Monitor departmental costs (Rooms, F&B, Gym & Wellness, Club) and flag variances against budget
Maintain accurate digital and physical accounting archives in compliance with Italian fiscal regulations
Support VAT return preparation, tax filings, and liaising with the external accountant
Collaborate cross-functionally with Front Office, F&B team to gather and verify operational data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree in Economics, Business Administration, Tourism Management, or a related field
Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and general accounting principles
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis formulas)
Fluent in English — our working language and the language of our international team and guests
Meticulous, discreet, and comfortable handling confidential financial data
Organised mindset with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced boutique environment
Preferred:
Knowledge of hotel management software (Opera, Protel, Mews, or similar PMS)
Familiarity with ERP or accounting platforms (SAP, Zucchetti, or equivalent)
Previous experience or internship in a hotel, restaurant group, or hospitality consultancy
Italian language skills (useful for supplier and fiscal correspondence)
Passion for design, food, culture, or the wider hospitality and lifestyle industry

Benefits

Comp & perks

A structured learning experience within a unique 5-star boutique property in one of Milan's most vibrant neighbourhoods
Direct mentorship from our Finance Manager and exposure to senior leadership
Monthly expense reimbursement (amount to be agreed)
An official reference letter upon successful completion
Potential for a permanent role for outstanding interns as the team grows

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Hard Skills & Tools

double-entry bookkeepinggeneral accounting principlesinvoice processingsupplier paymentsguest billingcash reconciliationPOS reconciliationVAT return preparationdata analysisfinancial data management

Soft Skills

meticulousdiscreetorganiseddeadline-orientedcollaborativeattention to detailconfidentialityadaptabilitycommunicationproblem-solving