At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial operations and ensure compliance in a dynamic travel industry.
- Company: Leading travel organisation based in Birmingham with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Generous salary, excellent benefits, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a vibrant sector.
- Why this job: Play a key role in a fast-paced environment and support strategic decision-making.
- Qualifications: Fully or part-qualified accountant with travel industry experience.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and commercially minded Company Accountant, to join a leading Travel organisation based in Birmingham.
Taking ownership of our client's financial operations, this is a key role within the business, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance and robust financial planning to support continued growth.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial activities while supporting strategic decision-making.
The position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles alongside experience in travel industry regulations, including ATOL and ABTA compliance.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a growing business, within a dynamic and fast-paced travel sector environment.
Our client can offer a generous salary DOE plus excellent benefits, along with a hybrid working option.
If this role is of interest to you, please apply online.
Role of Company Accountant
- Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow)
- Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers
- Manage revenue recognition for travel bookings and packages
- Ensure compliance with CAA requirements under the ATOL scheme
- Prepare and submit ATOL reporting (licensable turnover, passenger data)
- Support ATOL licence renewals with financial reporting and forecasts
- Ensure compliance with ABTA financial and reporting requirements
- Manage VAT returns, including Travel Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS)
- Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital
- Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts
- Monitor costs and identify efficiency opportunities
- Oversee payments to hotels, airlines, and travel suppliers
- Enhance financial systems, controls, and reporting processes
- Work closely with booking/reservation systems to ensure accuracy
Skills required for the role
- Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a similar role, within travel, tourism, or hospitality
- Strong understanding of UK VAT (TOMS experience desirable)
- Experience with ATOL and/or ABTA compliance
- Proficiency in accounting software (e. g. Xero, Sage, or similar)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
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