AP Trainee

We are inviting you to join Howden and become a trusted and valued member of our Accounts Payable Accounting team, which is based in the Budapest Shared Service Centre. As a part of this vital team, you will have the opportunity to support numerous exciting projects in addition to your day-to-day tasks and engage in exciting and challenging work that will help you develop your skills and expertise.

The main role purpose is to support the booking of the incoming invoices on a timely manner and trouble shoot upcoming requests from the vendors. The role holder will support the end –to –end accounts payable process across global scope and ensure the accurate sub –ledger and vendor master data maintenance. By representing the company core values the ideal candidate will build up an excellent relationship with our partners and provide high quality service to internal and external clients as well. 
 

What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be…

• Process various type of invoices and resolve problems 
• Reconciliation of the relevant accounts payable accounts and intercompany payment transactions 
• Support query handling and correct errors in the supplier statements 
• Tracking and reporting of metrics on the overall accounts payable process 
• Support process improvement and standardization project

This is an internship working Monday to Friday 30 hours a week during university time, and 40 hours a week during summer time. We offer hybrid working for this role which will allow you to enjoy the balance of home working and collaboration time with the team in our modern, friendly offices.   

• Ongoing BA/MSc studies in the field of economics and/or accounting 
• Fluency in English is a must, but any European language knowledge is an advantage 
• Strong MS Office knowledge, especially in Excel 
• Strong analytical skills and ability to understand business needs and influence business impact 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Attention to details and accurate data management

We provide our trainees with a variety of benefits that enable them to grow within our company:

• Excellent benefits: competitive salary and cafeteria package, Private Medical Services, Group Life, Accident and Health insurance, home office allowance, extra holidays, different recognition items linked to the service time, Well-being initiatives
• Development Opportunities: constant learning opportunities, free e-learning courses, the possibility of internal position changes and the chance to shape your own career
• Flexible and supportive working environment: opportunity of hybrid way of working, which helps you to find your balance between your corporate and private life
• Global diverse community where people can support and learn from each other, celebrate successes and have fun in team buildings and programs.
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG “Bright Future” initiatives