At a Glance
- Tasks: Support complex accounting areas and ensure compliance for a global travel tech company.
- Company: Join Travelport, a leader in simplifying travel technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, hybrid work, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a focus on community and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the travel industry while growing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of IFRS and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
Travel obsessed? Big tech fan? Hey, you’re in good company. If you want to be part of the industry that makes the world go round, then look no further. Travelport is the brains behind lots of your travel bookings- plane, car or hotel. Our technology is used to book that magical holiday, long-awaited bucket list trip or that overdue school reunion. While we can’t solve mosquito bites or lost luggage, we can simplify a lot of the technical parts of travel, and we’re looking for the best thinkers to help us do it.
This is an integral role within the Travelport Controllership team, which is responsible for all external reporting, technical accounting and accounting policy setting for the Travelport group. This role will report to the Technical Accounting Manager and will be responsible for supporting the controllership team on all complex/technical accounting areas- from setting the policies to supporting and delivering the implementation, as well as providing ad-hoc accounting advice on operational and corporate accounting matters. This role will also play a key role in driving our global statutory accounts compliance process, coordinating internal and external stakeholders and auditors.
Your role in action:
- Provide guidance on all technical accounting issues as they arise around the business including:
- Lease accounting
- Pension Accounting
- Revenue recognition on airline and other revenue agreements
- Internally developed software and capitalization
- Annual intangible asset impairment analysis and other valuations
- Pensions accounting
- Supporting the implementation of any new standards, maintaining accounting policies, and ensuring compliance
- Coordination of global statutory accounts process and management of relationship with outsourced accounting providers and auditors
Could this be you?
- Strong accountant with deep knowledge of IFRS, including in a public company environment
- Exposure to US GAAP, is advantageous
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- able to communicate complex topics to a wide audience
- Excellent collaborator among cross-functional teams; with a strong desire to support the global finance community
- Highly resilient, comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Our benefits package includes: 25 days annual leave per annum, hybrid working model, pension contribution, private medical, life assurance and personal travel insurance.
We are an equal opportunities employer and will consider all qualified applicants purely on their skills and abilities. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation, if needed.
Travelport is a worldwide travel retail platform. Our next-generation virtual marketplace connects travel buyers and travel sellers, that share our passion for delivering exceptional travel experiences. We are a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities and customers we serve. We are socially responsible, and we give back to our communities. We encourage our people to think differently and have the courage, confidence, and ambition to challenge what has been done before. Travelport is on a mission to make Travel easier and more rewarding for everyone.
Senior Finance Accountant in Essex employer: Travelport
Travelport is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Langley, UK, where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth and a competitive benefits package, including a hybrid work model and bonus eligibility, we empower our team to thrive while shaping the future of travel technology. Join us to be part of a culture that values customer-centric solutions and encourages professional development.
