Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.

To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for Finance Interns to join us in our Global Commercial HQ based in London.

Summary:

We are looking for two motivated and detail-oriented Finance Intern to support our Head of Accounting and finance team in various key tasks. This internship will be until the end of March 2025 and offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting and finance, particularly in revenue recognition and year-end closing processes.

What you'll do:

• Supporting the Head of Accounting in ensuring accurate and timely revenue recognition, which significantly impacts financial statements.
• Gaining a solid understanding of revenue accounting standards and assisting in the application of these standards.
• Facilitating communication between the sales and finance teams to ensure smooth processes.
• Reviewing the validity of accounting journal entries (JEs) in line with revenue standards.
• Checking the completeness and accuracy of sales evidence documentation.
• Assisting in month-end and year-end closing tasks, including revenue confirmation, cut-off analysis, and accuracy of accounting entries.
• Supporting the finance team with other temporary tasks during the year-end closing process.

What you'll bring:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree (or currently studying) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proficient in both English and Chinese. 
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and revenue recognition.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively with different teams.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during peak times such as year-end closing.

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our London Global Commercial HQ. This role will be Hybrid working, however there will be an expectancy to work a minimum of 3 days per week in the London office - EC1V

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 Emeya, our fully-electric Hyper-GT.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process. If you require any special assistance or adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure:

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