Intern Accounting | Open Bank, S.A., Netherlands Branch

At Open Bank, S.A., Netherlands Branch, we believe internships should provide real business exposure, meaningful responsibilities, and opportunities for professional growth. As part of one of Europe’s leading consumer finance organizations, you will work in an international and collaborative environment where learning and development are highly valued. Read more about how or view our culture and vacancies on our website: About us | Santander Bank. 

This permanent internship position is designed for students and recent graduates who want hands-on experience in accounting and finance while contributing to a dynamic organization 

Who are we looking for 

  • You are currently following an HBO or WO study in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; 
  • You have a strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset; 
  • You have good knowledge of Excel; 
  • You are eager to learn and have a proactive attitude; 
  • You have strong communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus); 
  • You are a team player with a responsible and professional mindset. 

What are you going to do? 
As an Accounting Intern, you will be involved in real business activities from day one. Your responsibilities may include: 

  • Assisting with daily accounting and bookkeeping activities; 
  • Supporting invoice processing and payment administration; 
  • Helping prepare monthly financial reports and performing account reconciliations; 
  • Assisting during month-end and year-end closing activities; 
  • Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation; 
  • Supporting audits, compliance checks, and expense administration; 
  • Preparing Excel reports and financial analyses; 
  • Helping improve internal finance processes. 

About us 

We are

Open Bank, S.A., Netherlands Branch – also trading as Santander or Santander Consumer Finance. Santander Consumer Finance and Openbank are part of Santander’s global Digital Consumer Bank (DCB) business unit, which brings together all consumer finance activities. This enables us to continuously innovate and improve our services.

 

We have been active in the Netherlands since 1985. We support our partners – such as automotive manufacturers (OEMs), dealers and retailers, and in Belgium also retail partners – in strengthening their sales by offering financing solutions that contribute directly to their growth. In the Netherlands, we serve our customers from our office in Utrecht, and since 1992 in Belgium from our office in Merelbeke (near Ghent).

 

The leasing company Santander Leasing is also part of Santander (in the Netherlands with an office in Den Bosch, in Belgium from Merelbeke). Our Benelux team consists of approximately 250 colleagues. Together, we are part of the Santander Group, one of the largest financial institutions in the world.

 

What makes Santander different and unique?

We collaborate internally and externally with people of many different nationalities. Showing initiative is appreciated here, as is humor. We encourage creativity and brainstorm new ideas together. We have an open corporate culture with an informal working atmosphere.

 

We have an open office with various large and small meeting rooms and focus rooms if you need more privacy and quiet. We understand how important mobile working is. Work permitting, employees can work from home two or three days a week and stay in touch with colleagues and clients via MS Teams.

For nine years now, we have been receiving the Top Employer awards for the Netherlands, Belgium, and Europe.

 

The health and well-being of our professionals are a priority and a fundamental pillar of Santander's value proposition, which is communicated internally and globally under the name Behealthy. At Santander, we believe that the well-being of our employees is the key to creating a positive, dynamic, and innovative work environment. When people feel good, they have more energy, creativity, and engagement, thereby driving the success of the entire organization. In times of change and major challenges we face together, it is even more important to adopt healthy habits that help us prevent illness and maintain physical and mental balance. Our employees can take out a gym membership or make use of the bicycle plan through our FiscFree offer.

 

Our Evermood program offers a free platform for employees on various topics – from support in the form of tips on financial issues to advice on childcare and help resolving workplace conflicts.

Enthusiastic? Join the team! This is your chance to use your talent in a dynamic, international organization. Please respond via this link: santander.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SantanderCareers/job/Utrecht/Intern-Accounting---Santander-Consumer-Finance-SA-_Req1576823

*Screening is part of the application process. We check, based on the screening procedures in place within Santander, whether new employees are sufficiently reliable to perform work at Santander. 

 *We have a strong risk culture and expect all our professionals, regardless of their position, to have a proactive and responsible attitude towards risk management. 

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not desired.