Accounting Intern

Aethos; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals on duty

Employee rates

Friends & Family rates

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

Aethos Milan, a boutique hotel in the Navigli district, seeks an accounting-focused team member to record and reconcile daily revenues from rooms, F&B, events and memberships. You’ll assist with supplier payments, guest billing, and cash control while monitoring costs across departments.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in or recently graduated from Economics/Business/ Tourism programs, fluent in English, and able to handle confidential data with discretion in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Tourism Management, or related field.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and general accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis formulas).
• Fluent English; able to work with international team and guests.
• Meticulous and discreet handling of confidential financial data; deadlines matter.
• Organised mindset with ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced boutique environment.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile daily revenues from hotel outlets (rooms, F&B, events, memberships).
• Support accounts payable and receivable cycles, including invoice processing and guest billing.
• Assist with cash and POS reconciliation, bank statement matching, and petty cash management.
• Monitor departmental costs and flag variances against budget.
• Maintain accounting archives in line with Italian fiscal regulations; liaise with external accountant.
• Collaborate with Front Office and F&B teams to verify operational data.

Skills

English fluency

Discretion

Organizational skills

Education

Economics / Business Administration / Tourism Management degree

Tools

Excel

Opera PMS

Protel

Mews

SAP

Zucchetti

Job description

Aethos Milan

Located in the heart of the Navigli district, just a short walk from the Darsena and Porta Ticinese, Aethos Milan is a boutique hotel and global club where contemporary design, unique suites, and welcoming social spaces create a vibrant destination for discerning travelers and the local community.

At the core of Aethos’ philosophy is hospitality with a strong human touch, which is also reflected in its food and beverage offerings focused on sustainability, seasonality, and mixology excellence.

As part of the international Aethos group, the hotel promotes a lifestyle centered on well-being, community, and a positive impact on the local area.

Key responsibilities

• 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

What you bring

• Essential:


• 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

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment


• Continuous Learning & Development opportunities


• Complimentary meals on duty in our staff canteen


• Employee and Friends & Family rates