Finance Trainee

Job Description

The Finance Trainee supports the hotel finance team with accounting entries, invoice processing, reconciliations, reporting, document control and basic financial analysis. Candidates are generally expected to be studying or recently graduated in finance, accounting, business administration or a related subject. Good numerical ability, attention to detail, confidentiality and confidence using Microsoft Excel are important. Previous hospitality or finance experience is helpful but may not be essential. The role typically requires professional communication skills, a willingness to learn hotel systems and procedures, and the ability to work accurately to deadlines. Spanish and English language skills are often valuable, particularly in an international hotel environment.

Company Info

Le Méridien is Marriott International’s distinctive European-born hotel brand, known for design-led properties, local culture, art, food and thoughtful guest experiences. Le Méridien Barcelona operates within the Marriott portfolio and combines an international hospitality environment with a strong connection to the city’s architecture, creative scene and Mediterranean lifestyle. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, managing and franchising thousands of properties across numerous brands and countries. Employees typically benefit from structured training, global career opportunities, hotel-industry experience and access to Marriott’s international working culture. A finance trainee at the hotel would gain practical exposure to hospitality accounting, budgeting, revenue controls, purchasing processes and operational finance while working alongside colleagues from different departments.

Destination Guide

Spain’s main island destinations include Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera in the Balearics, and Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. Tourism creates regular opportunities in hotels, restaurants, finance, guest services, events, wellness, maintenance and entertainment, with seasonal hiring particularly common. Island life offers warm weather, beaches, outdoor activities and a relaxed social culture, although peak-season work can be busy and accommodation may be expensive. Spanish is useful for daily life, while English and other languages are valued in tourism. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can work in Spain without a visa, subject to registration requirements. Non-EU nationals generally need a suitable work permit or visa arranged before employment. Candidates should confirm the exact island, accommodation options, contract terms and transport links before relocating.