Finance Student Controller - Flexible Hours, Mentorship

Careerstrengo; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1-on-1 mentorship

Flexible work setup

OpenUp psychology sessions

28 vacation days pro rata

Team activities

Daily warm lunches

Job summary

Careerstrengo in Utrecht is seeking a Financial Controller - Working Student to join our finance team for at least 6 months, 24 hours weekly, starting mid-Nov/early Dec. You’ll balance daily accounting with month-end reporting and audit prep.

You’ll report to the Financial Controller and assist across reporting, daily bookkeeping, and supporting the audit process, while contributing to process improvements and accurate financial records for a fast-growing SaaS environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Internship or working student experience in accounting/bookkeeping.
• Familiar with month-end processes and financial reporting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial reporting, including schedules and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Carry out daily accounting activities such as processing transactions and invoicing.
• Assist with actual vs. budget analysis.
• Support during annual audit with working papers and auditor requests.
• Maintain accurate books and documentation for month-end processes.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes.

Skills

Daily accounting

Monthly financial reporting

Audit support

Balance sheet reconciliations

Invoicing

Excel (formulas, pivot tables)

General accounting software

Organised

Strong communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance/Economics

ACCA/CIMA qualification (pursuing or in progress)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Careerstrengo in Utrecht is seeking a Financial Controller - Working Student to join our finance team for at least 6 months, 24 hours weekly, starting mid-Nov/early Dec. You’ll balance daily accounting with month-end reporting and audit prep.

You’ll report to the Financial Controller and assist across reporting, daily bookkeeping, and supporting the audit process, while contributing to process improvements and accurate financial records for a fast-growing SaaS environment.