Assistant Accountant, UK/EU

Intrepid Travel; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global travel company based in the UK is seeking a detail-focused Assistant Accountant to join their Finance team. This role involves supporting accounting and reporting for their UK/EU sales entities, performing reconciliations, month-end tasks, and collaborating with finance teams. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in finance or accounting, have advanced Excel skills, and a proactive, positive attitude. Benefits include flexible work arrangements, annual trips, and generous parental leave policies.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Free Intrepid trip every year

5 extra days of leave for trips

10 weeks paid parental leave

Professional development programs

20 hours of volunteer leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accounting processes and systems.
• Comfortable working with diverse teams and across cultures.
• Willingness to learn and be involved in all areas of the business.

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Business Partner with accounting and reporting.
• Perform reconciliations, month-end tasks, and audit support.
• Collaborate with Shared Service Centres and wider Finance team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Time management

Proactive attitude

Ability to collaborate

Education

Degree-level qualification in finance, accounting or related field

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a proactive and detail-focused Assistant Accountant to join our EMEA Finance team. In this role, you'll support the Regional Business Partner – UK & Europe with accounting and reporting for our UK/EU sales entities and North Europe inbound DMCs. It's a great opportunity for a part-qualified accountant who's ready to learn, build analytical skills, and gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of finance activities in a truly global business.

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Business Partner – UK & Europe with accounting and reporting for UK/EU sales entities and North Europe inbound DMCs.
• Perform reconciliations, month‑end tasks, audit support and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Collaborate with Shared Service Centres and the wider Europe Finance team to keep financial processes running smoothly.

Qualifications

• A degree‑level qualification in finance, accounting or a related field.
• A solid understanding of accounting processes and systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Great time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A proactive, positive, can‑do attitude.
• Comfort working with diverse teams and across cultures.
• Willingness to learn and get involved in all areas of the business.
• Accountability, teamwork, and the ability to stay focused on detailed tasks.

Desirable

• Progressing towards CA/CIMA (or equivalent).
• Experience working in an international environment.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, work‑from‑home and the ability to ‘work from anywhere’ 4 weeks a year.
• A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families and close friends.
• 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trip's.
• A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
• Access to e‑learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs.
• 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you.
• Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family.

Diversity and Inclusion

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Application Close Date

16th January 2026