Accountancy Thesis Internship – Financial Services

About the thesis internship

PWC Nederland offers a thesis or graduation internship within Financial Services. You will work on your research in an environment with access to up-to-date practical knowledge, relevant data where appropriate, and experienced audit professionals. The practice works with organizations such as banks, insurers, and other financial institutions. Your research will be central, while the internship also gives you a clearer view of accountancy and possible career opportunities after graduation.

Guidance and working environment

You will become part of the Assurance community at PWC Nederland, where collaboration, continuous learning, approachability, and open communication are important. A dedicated internship supervisor and a colleague from professional practice will guide your graduation thesis or assignment. You will work towards a strong thesis in a results-oriented way and can use PWC Nederland’s extensive network and expert interviews to strengthen your research.

What you will do

• Write your thesis or graduation assignment within the Financial Services field.
• Use practical knowledge, relevant data where appropriate, PWC Nederland’s network, and expert interviews to support your research.
• Complete your thesis or assignment with guidance from a colleague from professional practice.
• Contribute to a Financial Services audit team during client engagements.
• If you are interested, shadow your internship supervisor to learn more about the work of an accountant within Financial Services.
• Meet colleagues from associate to partner through informal coffee meetings.
• You may join informal activities such as internship outings, social drinks, a winter gala, and a ski weekend.

What you bring

You are curious, results-driven, accurate, and able to set priorities. You coordinate easily with different stakeholders and communicate clearly about your progress and findings. You are in the final phase of an HBO or WO degree in an economic or financial field, have an affinity with accountancy and numbers, and are interested in Financial Services such as banks, insurers, or financial markets. You are fluent in spoken and written Dutch and have English proficiency at a professional level. You are available from September or February.

What PWC Nederland offers

• A competitive internship allowance; no specific amount is stated.
• Travel reimbursement if you do not have a student travel pass.
• A PWC Nederland laptop.
• A personal internship programme with a strong focus on collaboration.
• Continuous access to guidance to support successful completion of your studies.
• An extensive learning environment focused on Financial Services and potential future employment.
• Hands-on development of personal and professional skills at a leading professional services firm.
• Informal activities with colleagues and fellow students.

How to apply

Submit your CV through the direct application route, showing why you are a good fit. You will immediately receive confirmation in your inbox. If your qualifications match the position, PWC Nederland will contact you within two weeks for a short introductory call. If both sides remain enthusiastic, an online assessment will be scheduled; depending on the outcome, you may then be invited to an interview. The source also refers to further information about the application process.

For more information, contact Diewertje Gnoth, Recruiter Financial Services, via phone, email, or WhatsApp. The source lists the phone detail as (0)6, but does not provide a complete telephone number. The application URL, working hours, and work location are not stated. Could PWC Nederland confirm the internship allowance amount, working hours, and location?

Relevance for students

This internship is relevant if you are in the final phase of an HBO or WO economic or financial degree and need to complete a thesis or graduation assignment. Student eligibility outside those stated study requirements is not specified.