The Travel Corporation
Financial Accountant
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About Us
Our philosophy at The Travel Corporation (TTC) is simple, we create enriching experiences for travellers by combining an unbeatable mix of exceptional service and quality at great value.
As a global business with over 100 years of experience in the travel industry, our ethos of being ‘Driven by Service’, ensures we keep our values of passion, people and purpose at the heart of everything we do - designing and running immersive, innovative and responsible travel experiences for our guests across 70 countries. Join us in creating life-changing moments for every guest across our award-winning brands and experience the TTC difference.
Our Values
- Driven by service
- An inherent passion for travel
- Commitment to our customers and to our people
- Commitment to social responsibility and our 5-year sustainability strategy
Position Summary
As the Financial Accountant, you will assist with the statutory accounting, regulatory compliance, and financial governance for the UK legal entities. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will help ensure the accounts are accurate, audit-ready, and aligned with Group policies. You will also serve as the secondary point of contact for local tax, treasury, and regulatory bodies.
Key Responsibilities
Statutory Accounting
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- Assist the Financial Controller to deliver timely and accurate statutory financial statements under local GAAP and IFRS, ensuring audit readiness.
- Assist with the preparation of annual audit packages and liaise with the external auditor and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion of the audit process.
- Liaise with local General Ledger accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting and a timely reconciliation of financial information.
- Liaise with internal tax group to ensure timely and accurate completion of required tax returns.
- Governance & Controls – Maintain strong internal controls and ensure documentation, approvals, and audit trails are in place for all accounting activities.
Month End Close
- Review monthly financial reporting packs by company.
- Prepare and record any required consolidating / adjusting entries.
Other Duties
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned to support the finance team and broader business objectives.
Role Success Criteria
- Timeliness and accuracy of statutory filings.
- Completion and quality of monthly reconciliations.
- Audit outcome (e.g., findings, adjustments).
- On-time delivery of tax and treasury inputs.
- Stakeholder feedback from Group Finance and local regulators.
Success means your legal entities operate with financial integrity, meet all regulatory and statutory obligations, and present no surprises during audit or review. You are known as a trusted local advisor who ensures strong controls, compliant reporting and seamless coordination with Group Finance and external stakeholders.
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Key Individual Traits
- Attention to detail: Carefully reviews work to ensure accuracy, quality, and completeness. Adheres to rules and procedures.
- Resilience: Remains calm and effective under pressure, persistent through challenges, and driven to achieve long-term goals.
- Collaborative: Builds strong relationships and works cross-functionally with a consultative, co-creative approach to influence and align others in a fast-paced environment.
Your Experience and Expertise
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or local equivalent).
- 2–3 years of experience in statutory accounting and financial control.
- Familiar with IFRS, local GAAP, and statutory audit cycles.
- Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with external bodies.
- Strong Excel and Word skills, experience with Oracle, Power BI, or similar systems is a plus.
Travel & Other Requirements
- Work Location: Hybrid (office & remote) - details to be agreed with line manager
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