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About the Role

The Financial Accountant role is a crucial part of the Finance team, working with the Management Accountant and Transactional Finance team to deliver Monthly and Annual Financial results. This role requires a proactive, self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who is willing to expand their skill set across various finance aspects. The scope is broad, focusing on leading Period End reporting, Audit support, Report building, System Testing, Team Mentoring, and strong Commercial Business Partnering with an emphasis on Financial Control.

Responsibilities

Deliver accurate month-end reporting for Global Touring to shareholders (Flight Centre Travel Group) according to the agreed timetable, including Day 1 and Day 4 reporting, management accounts, HORP, and SUN system uploads.
Ensure monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, adherence to IFRS accounting standards, and identification of risks/opportunities.
Collaborate with the Management Accountant and Financial Controller to analyze variances between actual results, forecasts, budgets, and prior year data.
Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual local Sales Taxes, CAA, ABTA, and other regulatory returns, including a detailed understanding of TOMS VAT rules.
Manage cost centre construction and reporting, with a specific focus on overheads.
Oversee FX accounting and derivative postings.
Review loan and intercompany accounts, ensuring correct transaction recording and monthly balance agreement.
Act as a key liaison with external auditors (EY) for Global Touring, managing the year-end audit process and statutory accounts data delivery.
Identify potential control risks and develop solutions.
Focus on improving processes within your role, the Finance department, and the wider business.

Requirements

Qualified accountant with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a high-volume, low-margin business within a listed group.
Hands-on approach with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accounting accuracy.
Practical experience in completing complex reconciliations.
Excellence in Excel with a systems-oriented mindset, capable of providing data to the team and business.
Ability to explain complex accounting concepts clearly and straightforwardly.
Good knowledge of accounting best practices and IFRS.
Experience working within a tour operator and knowledge of FX accounting are advantageous.
Proactive in addressing issues and driving continuous process improvements.
Experience managing stakeholders across various time zones.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Problem-solver with a positive, can-do attitude.
Excellent communicator and team player with a high level of emotional intelligence.
Demonstrated experience using AI tools to enhance efficiency, problem-solving, and work quality is an advantage.
A love for travel-related activities.

Skills

Excel
IFRS
FX accounting
AI tools

Location

Chiswick, London, UK

Work Type

3 days office, 2 days remote
Permanent
Flexible working

Experience Level

Minimum of 3 years' experience

Education Level

Qualified accountant

Benefits

Annual free trip with one of our brands
Family & Friends discount on Global Touring trips
Travelwise – Internal travel agent with access to exclusive industry deals and discounts
Eurostar – Flat rate fares across the network
Hotels – travel industry concessions at selected international chains
Perkbox (UK) membership with flexipoints added monthly
Pension contribution (UK)
Access to FCTG employee share plan (Global)
Free annual eye test
Healthwise forum
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Cycle to work scheme
23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Birthday leave
L&D days (up to 4x days per year)
Volunteer Leave
Additional Annual leave purchase
Bonus up to 10% based on profits linked performance

About the Company

Flight Centre Global Touring is a travel company specializing in group tours and life-changing travel experiences through brands like Topdeck Travel, Back-Roads Touring, and Grasshopper Adventures.
The company focuses on developing its product range, driving growth in key sales markets, innovating product delivery, and ensuring a first-class customer experience.
Global Touring operates internally, with customer-facing brands being Topdeck, Back-Roads, and Grasshopper, each serving different customers with a consistent 'one best way' approach.
The company values curiosity, transparency, accountability, and teamwork, fostering a culture of openness and embracing diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Equal Opportunity

Commitment to improving recycling processes.
Commitment to stopping the use of all single-use plastic items.
Commitment to promoting the use of reusable items such as Tupperware and water bottles.
Commitment to protecting the company culture of openness to all people regardless of gender, age.