Accounting Trainee

Are you a finance or accounting student looking for an opportunity to gain practical experience in a global company? At Hempel, you'll have the chance to develop your skills, learn from experienced professionals, and gain exposure to international finance processes while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Ready to Start Your Career in Finance?

As an Accountant Trainee, you will become part of our international finance team and support daily banking and payment-related activities across multiple markets. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting and treasury processes, develop analytical skills, and build a strong foundation for your future career in finance.

In this role, you will:

• Support the processing of outgoing payments in line with internal procedures
• Post bank transactions and support the processing of bank statements
• Assist with booking GL transactions based on bank statement information
• Support the posting of corporate card statements (Eurocard/AMEX)
• Participate in daily bank reconciliations and account reconciliations
• Assist with bank and loan revaluation activities
• Support month-end closing processes and preparation of monthly controls
• Prepare reports, documentation, and audit samples
• Help maintain accurate financial records and support ad hoc tasks within the team
• Collaborate with colleagues across global finance teams and contribute to ongoing process improvements

Do You Want to Be Part of a Global Team Where Collaboration Drives Success?

We are looking for a motivated and curious student who is eager to learn, take ownership of tasks, and build a career in finance or accounting. You enjoy working with numbers, paying close attention to details, and are not afraid to ask questions or seek solutions independently.

To succeed in this role, you should:

• Be pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Ideally be in your 3rd year of studies or above
• Be available to work at least 25 hours per week
• Have a good command of both English and Polish
• Demonstrate strong analytical and logical thinking skills
• Have good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Be proactive and comfortable taking initiative
• Be willing to learn from mistakes and continuously develop your skills
• Communicate openly and effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
• Have excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to work

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

At Hempel, you'll gain exposure to real business processes in a truly international environment. While based in Gdańsk, you will collaborate with colleagues from different regions, including Europe and Asia.

We offer:

• A paid internship with the possibility of long-term cooperation and future employment
• Flexible working hours that can be adapted to your academic schedule
• A hybrid working model combining remote work with office collaboration in Gdańsk
• Hands-on experience in an international finance organization
• Exposure to multiple systems, including D365, AX 2009 and SAP
• Opportunities to learn accounting, treasury, reconciliation, reporting, and month-end closing processes
• A supportive team culture focused on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth
• Access to learning resources and development opportunities that will help you build your career in finance

Do You See Yourself in This Role?

If you're looking for an opportunity to gain practical experience, expand your accounting knowledge, and build your future in finance within a global organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV in English via the application link and start your professional journey with Hempel.

Application due

2026-10-27

Seniority Level

Internship

Job Functions

Accounting / Auditing, Finance

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.

About Us

Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world.

The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of Crown Paints, Wattyl and the Neogard brand.