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Senior Financial Accountant
Senior Financial Accountant – Hybrid
About the Role
Start your journey with BCD Travel: Grow, connect, collaborate, and celebrate with our global team.
This full-time, temporary position is based in Derby, United Kingdom and will provide leadership and support to our Financial Accounting team. As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of balance sheet accounts while taking ownership of key areas such as VAT, Audit, and taxation matters.
You will also oversee the delivery of month-end accounts, forecasts, and budgets for designated parts of the business and play a pivotal role in the development and mentorship of junior team members.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for:
- Managing the daily Financial Accounting operations in Derby, supporting the Finance Director and Financial Controller to deliver accurate and timely financial information across the business.
- Overseeing the reconciliation, submission, and payment processing of the quarterly VAT return, corporation tax calculations, and other HMRC reporting requirements such as the Professor of Statistics and Actuary (PSA) reports.
- Providing ad-hoc advice on VAT and HMRC reporting matters.
- Ensuring that key control accounts on the balance sheet are fully reconciled on a regular basis.
- Taking a key role in the annual year-end audit, including liaising with the Audit Team and coordinating internal workload efficiently.
- Overseeing the production of financial forecasts and budgets for agreed areas of responsibility, adhering to established timetables.
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About You
Qualifications & Experience
ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified, or equivalent experience through your career.
Experience within a project-based, professional services or consultancy environment is advantageous.
Technical Skills & Proficiencies
- Strong proficiency in Excel and financial systems
- SAP experience is preferred
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Key Attributes & Work Ethic
- Highly organised, with a strong attention to detail to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, discreet, and committed to maintaining confidentiality
- Proactive in keeping up with industry developments and legislative changes
- Flexible and adaptable, able to support changing business needs
- Prior experience in a similar finance role would be beneficial
Benefits at BCD Travel
Why Work With Us?
At BCD Travel, we value highly motivated and passionate individuals. We emphasise:
- Open communication, collaboration, and a flexible work-life balance
- Unique, often global, opportunities for personal growth and development
- Prioritise sustainability and community impact, celebrating success through charitable initiatives worldwide
What We Offer You
- Flexible working hours, along with options for hybrid or remote work
- Career development opportunities to expand your skillset
- Generous vacation days to ensure rest and rejuvenation
- A well-rounded compensation package including tools for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
- Access to travel industry exclusive perks and discounts
- Diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrating cross-cultural diversity
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Commitment to Diversity
We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and an authentic workplace. If your experience doesn’t fully align with the requirements but you are excited about the role, we encourage you to still apply.
Accommodations
We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure all team members can perform their roles effectively. For any accommodation requests or further details, contact: careers@bcdtravel.com
About BCD Travel
BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. Through our solutions, we drive:
- Program adoption
- Cost savings
- Talent retention
- Simplified business travel, supported by digital experiences
Our 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries. With leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services, we deliver solutions for all aspects of corporate travel.
In 2024, BCD achieved US$22.9 billion in sales.
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