HX Expeditions
Group Accountant
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Job Description
A bit about the role:
At HX our purpose is to awaken people to the beauty and fragility of the planet, with adventure that reignites a sense of wonder. We take curious travellers to incredible destinations, sustainably in true expedition-style with science and education at the heart of every journey. We bring them off the beaten track, to special destinations across the Arctic, Antarctic, Galapagos, British Isles, Alaska, Northern Norway, and Central / South America.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Group Accountant is responsible for preparation of financial accounts, consolidated reporting, and statutory compliance for the HX Group of companies. The business has been undergoing a period of rapid transformation following the split from Hurtigruten in 2025, which means that you will be at the heart of ongoing change and embedding the enhanced control environment across all key finance processes.
At HX, we are a passionate team who deliver our global operations from every corner of the world and our people are instrumental in continuing to inspire this adventure, play their part and deliver on our promise of guest centric and memorable experiences, benefiting the communities we visit, enriching our guests and inspiring a more sustainable world – to change the way they see the world.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
- Assist with the production of consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory, and regulatory reporting deliverables to both internal and external stakeholders in compliance with IFRS.
- Maintain and enhance the financial control environment with regards to Group consolidation reporting activities and the broader financial control framework.
- Assist in the timely and accurate delivery of monthly group accounts to management, the Board and external regulators.
- Work with Treasury to ensure the monthly movements on investments and debt in the ledger are correctly calculated and explained.
- Manage the monthly balance sheet variance analysis and key balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support the timely delivery of the Group’s financial statements and disclosures, quarterly and annual reports.
- Assist with the external audit process ensuring all requests for information are provided on a timely basis.
- Prepare technical accounting memos in line with IFRS and applicable local standards.
- Assist in maintaining the Group’s compliance with various external regulatory requirements.
- Assist the Head of Tax with maintenance and implementation of group transfer pricing policy.
- Follow finance protocols, policies and procedures and operate in full compliance to guidelines.
- Any other duties and ad-hoc as requested by the Group Financial Controller.
- Contribute to broader team and business priorities as needed.
- Thinks sustainably and brings this mindset to their team and partners.
- Champions the HX Spirits
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Skills & Requirements
Requirements:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Experience in maritime, expedition, or cruise industry beneficial but not required.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Audit and compliance experience
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 beneficial but not required.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to process financial data quickly, investigate variances and explain movements clearly.
- Keen attention to detail with an understanding of the pitfalls of interconnected finance systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying issues, supporting transformation and improving processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple finance teams/departments and explain complex accounting issues to non-accountants.
- Collaborative approach to work that is rooted in curiosity and a drive to do any task well together.
- Ability to organise work around multiple deadlines and handle conflicting priorities
- Tech-forward and adaptable, with a proven ability to quickly learn new systems.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Experience working in a multi-national organisation with a global guest mix.
Key Personal Attributes/Behavioural Competencies
- Safety and Compliance minded for yourself and others.
- High degree of personal integrity and honesty.
- Excited to work in a hybrid work environment to leverage time in person with colleagues across the business.
- Passionate about inclusion and belonging. You take pride in bringing people and different perspectives together to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage execution and competing demands.
- Ability to adapt to change in a positive, productive manner.
Great Place to Work
- Passionate Explorers - We are proud of our history and are driven to create more.
- ‘Can-Do’ Mindset - We jump-in and proactively contribute to the greater good.
- Supportive and Collaborative Teams - We are curious and generous with our knowledge. We Trust.
- Genuine Interactions - We want all people to be their true selves.
- Humble Leadership - We have a short distance between leaders and teams.
About The Company
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Since 1896, HX have championed sustainability in the expedition cruise sector. From launching the world’s first battery-hybrid expedition cruise ships to banishing heavy fuel oil and single use plastics from our fleet. We are at the forefront of driving sustainable practices in expedition cruises that prioritise greener travel.
For nearly 130 years we have been committed to continuously improving what we do for our guests but also for the people we work with.
We are a group of explorers who want to seek out the very best journeys for our guests but also for ourselves. We take our guests on big life-changing adventures, from the stunning wilderness of the Arctic to the incredible creatures on the Galápagos Islands all on our purpose-built expedition ships. Our HX fleet explore hundreds of destinations in over 30 countries across 5 continents.
Our ambition is strong and lofty – we want to become the number one sustainable expedition brand in the world. But we recognise we need passionate explorers, with can-do mindsets, humble leadership skills which bring people together for genuine interactions in a supportive and collaborative way.
As a newly branded company built on a 130-years heritage, HX is at an exciting new chapter and as we embark on this new journey, we believe your skills and passion could thrive. We are looking for talented explorers who want to join us on our exciting expedition to growth and success. This could include travelling and working in amazing HX hubs both on sea and land. From our impressive new Headquarters in London to our state-of-the-art Customer Service Centre just opened in Prague as well as various offices across Europe, the US and APAC.
One thing you’ll find whether on sea or land is a group of people, all connected with the same mindset and purpose - we want to explore more, champion sustainability and become the world’s very best expedition cruise operator.
Single-use plastic ban
Hurtigruten was the first major travel company to have removed single-use plastic from its entire fleet and our hotels.
Hybrid Explorer ships
HX Expedition has two hybrid-electric powered expedition cruise ships that offer a 20% reduction of fuel consumption.
Beach cleanups
HX Expedition Teams encourage guests to take part in beach clean-ups, which results in several metric tonnes of trash every year being removed.
HX Expedition Foundation
Our HX Foundation is a dedicated charity supporting local communities and environmental initiatives solely on the areas where HX’s Expedition ships sail, from the Arctic and Alaska to the UK, Galápagos Islands and Antarctica.
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