Senior Management Accountant

About Us

At Travel Counsellors, our customers, communities, and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. For over 30 years, we've empowered 2,100+ independent travel agents worldwide, helping them build successful businesses while providing deeply personal, human connections with their customers. Supported by a talented team of over 400 people in our Support Offices, we create unique travel experiences that keep customers coming back. Named the Best Place to Work in Travel (2022) and ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work (2023 & 2024), we’re expanding rapidly and looking for exceptional individuals to join our Head Office team.

About the Role

The Senior Management Accountant (Group) will support the Group Reporting Manager in the consolidation and financial reporting processes for the group. This role requires a good understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.

Principal Accountabilities

Financial Reporting:

• Consolidation of the monthly Management Accounts.
• Preparation of the Group Reporting Pack.
• Support the Group Reporting Manager with the preparation of the annual financial statements for the group.

Consolidation:

• Run the group consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations and foreign currency translations.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of consolidated financial data.
• Run the monthly Netting Down and RPA processes.

Audit and Compliance:

• Maintain the Compliance Calendar.
• Support the external audit process, as and when required.

Internal Controls and Process Improvement:

• Develop and maintain reporting suite.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices.
• Lead projects to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the reporting process.
• Identify other RPA processes, and work with the Data team to implement into the Monthly Timetable.

Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with finance teams across different business units and regions.
• Support ad-hoc projects as required.

Any other duties that may reasonably be required.

Required Skills/Experience

• Part Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA Accountant
• High on integrity
• Strong customer focus

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary + annual bonus scheme
• Flexible hybrid working
• Career development opportunities
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 after 5 years)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
• 1 day paid charity day
• Company events and incentives
• 3x salary death in service benefit
• Pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free breakfast and beverages

Inclusive Recruitment at Travel Counsellors

Travel Counsellors is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, or any protected characteristic. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and encourage all to apply.

For more information about this role – and others – at Travel Counsellors, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team attalentacquisition@travelcounsellors.com