At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial accounting processes and ensure compliance for Flight Centre UK.
- Company: Join a global travel company with a vibrant culture and endless opportunities.
- Benefits: Exclusive travel discounts, career development, health cash plan, and wellness challenges.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with exciting social events and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team that loves travel and values its people.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in finance, leadership experience, and relevant qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
About Flight Centre Travel Group
Flight Centre Travel Group is one of the world’s largest travel companies with over 12,000 employees globally - who we call ‘Flighties’. With over thirty brands under our family tree and headquarters in more than twenty countries, our roles are diverse and our opportunities are endless. Together, we live and breathe our number one philosophy, our people, and turn up each day driven by our purpose to open up the world for those who want to see. Put simply, we’re a bunch of travel lovers looking for more travel lovers to join our family.
The Role
The role of the Financial Accounting Team Leader is to handle end-to-end financial accounting for Flight Centre UK, including General Ledger Close Process management, monthly reporting, and supporting EOFY and Half-Year audits and will have a strong focus on regulatory and compliance reporting. You will be the Team Leader responsible for accounting for all divisions across the Flight Centre UK business including support, covering cash, debtors, creditors, revenue recognition, wages, expenses, and management fees. The role requires strong financial control, diligence, proactive problem-solving, and customer centricity.
Requirements
- 5+ years working experience in a similar role with a minimum 3+ years’ experience in Audit Role
- Experience in process controls for new systems
- Experience leading a finance team
- A self-starter, able to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
- High attention to detail
- Advanced time management and prioritisation skills
- Advanced experience using MS suite in a commercial environment e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI
Qualifications
- CA/CPA/CAA/ACCA qualification or another relevant postgraduate qualification
What's in it for you
- Exclusive Travel Discounts: Access to exclusive industry rates and discounts through our in-house travel team.
- Career Development: Clear career pathways and resources to achieve your professional goals, including training and support.
- Vibrant Culture & industry-renowned social events: Experience our fun culture with exciting social events such as monthly awards nights, global conferences, end-of-financial-year balls, and more.
- Active Hour: An hour dedicated each week to focus on your fitness or personal wellness.
- Comprehensive Health Cash Plan: Reimbursement for a variety of medical services, including dental, optical, and chiropractic care.
- Health & Wellbeing Challenges: Monthly health and wellbeing challenges designed to keep you motivated and healthy.
- Financial Wellbeing Support: Access to expert financial services, including mortgage advice, regulated financial guidance, and money coaching.
- And Much More: A range of additional benefits, including company-matched charitable donations, an excellent pension scheme, share options, an electric vehicle scheme, and a variety of salary sacrifice benefits.
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Corporate Traveller is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and growth. With access to exclusive travel discounts, comprehensive health plans, and clear career development pathways within the global Flight Centre Travel Group, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. The company's commitment to inclusivity and support ensures a rewarding environment where every team member can contribute to taking business travel to the next level.
