ING Internship Programme - Finance Intern 9 month

Job description

ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering banking services.

The Finance function in London is part of the Commercial Banking division of ING Bank N.V. and its main purpose is to process and deliver the financial information to Management, Head Office and the regulators. The function is also responsible to set a control framework to the business.

This role is part of the Accounts Payable team and reports into the manager of the team. The team is in charge of processing for payment invoices and expense claims from employees, as well as ensuring that these are accurately recorded in the financial systems for cost reporting purposes.

This is not just a role in the Finance department, this is an internship programme. You will be required to participate in organising charity and social events taking place in the bank as a team.

The key responsibilities and requirements of the role are: Record Maintenance, Reconciliation and Other Duties.
1. Record Maintenance
The Junior Accounts Payable Administrator processes transactions into the Banks financial applications, performing checks for validity, accuracy and authorisation, in order to preserve the integrity of the data, in line with internal and external regulatory and statutory requirements. In particular:
• Process invoices and submits for workflow approval in an accurate and timely manner.
• Process invoices and matches to purchase orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Loads Resource Solutions files on weekly basis.
• Loads multi allocation invoices via XML Loader on a monthly basis.
• Ensures that Accounts Payable related records are retained in accordance with corporate record retention policy.


• Reconciles Supplier statements to ensure completeness and accuracy of invoices processed.

The job description is intended to describe the main duties only. Jobholders are expected to:
• Maintain flexibility and perform all other reasonable duties, training and/or hours of work as required, including but not limited to photocopying, filing, post opening and stationery ordering for Finance.
• Provide cover for expense processing in the absence of the Accounts Payable Cashier, or when required to do so.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate training activities.

The Junior Accounts Payable Administrator is expected to maintain constructive relationships.
• Works in close co-operation with other colleagues in the Finance department and business support personnel.
• Liaises with Suppliers by telephone and in writing.
• Liaises with Internal stakeholders.
• Invoices processed in 3 working days.

Desired profile

The ideal intern’s personality and qualifications:
Ideally we are looking for someone who has already developed an interest in Finance and has completed A levels with good mathematical grades. The person has to have enthusiasm and be a self-starter. We are happy to offer this role to someone who wants to get some experience in the field midway or after their studies. Other attributes we are looking for:
• Good interpersonal skills
• Can do attitude
• Someone with a professional and confident manner
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Approachable and friendly
• An organised and detailed orientated individual
• A team player who has the ability to develop strong relationships with clients, candidates and colleagues. Someone who will also play a big part in the intern team and represents Finance well.

We are looking for someone with minimal expereince and preferably with a Maths A-level

If you are interested please send your CV and cover letter.