Assistant Management Accountant

Holland America Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading name in the holiday sector as an Assistant Management Accountant, where your expertise will contribute to streamlining financial processes and enhancing performance. This full-time, permanent role offers a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values growth and well-being, with opportunities for professional development and recognition. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Discounted Cruising

Minimum 25 days leave

Recognition schemes

Office events and activities

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance environment is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end accounting processes and financial information preparation.
• Provide ad-hoc technical accounting advice and project support.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Oracle financial software

Communication skills

Resilience

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Relevant degree in finance

Tools

Oracle financial software

Job description

Job Description

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to bring fresh insights and expertise to our finance department.

Role overview

The Assistant Management Accountant is responsible for assisting with the end-to-end accounting and compliance processes associated with the CUK Accounting Team, ensuring that prime entries are accurately accounted for and controlled. This role will also provide ad-hoc technical accounting advice and project support, as well as supporting initiatives to streamline or automate processes to drive efficiencies and improve performance.

This pivotal role will involve:

1. Accountability for assigned month-end accounting processes, including journal and balance sheet reconciliation preparation and scrutiny.
2. Ensuring accurate financial information is prepared to deadlines with due care and attention.
3. Providing insight into the drivers of accounting performance to enable Finance Business Partner teams and internal customers to understand and control their areas of accountability.
4. Being a subject matter expert on cross-functional projects to enable improvement, development, and successful implementation of changes, including BAU delivery.

With professional study opportunities available after probation, this role is perfect for candidates looking to begin or progress studies towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.

This role is positioned at CUK10 level within our organization and is available on a full-time, permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

Who We Are:

Carnival UK is a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness. Our success is built on diverse talents and perspectives, and we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

What You'll Bring:

Your background and skills will make you stand out. We're looking for:

• A relevant degree or experience working in a finance environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and/or good application and system knowledge, including Oracle financial software, would be advantageous.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

You are more than your CV. You bring:

• Resilience — ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Clear and concise communication — excellent verbal and written skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset — to identify and support efficient processes and improvements.

Application Guidance:

Diversity is our strength. We encourage applications from varied experiences, whether you meet every requirement or not. If you're passionate about finance and eager to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Our roles are competitive, and we may close applications early. Don't miss out—apply today to start your journey with us.

Why Join Us?

Working with us means more than a role in finance. It’s about being part of a team that values well-being and growth. We offer:

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers.
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance, and holiday trading scheme.
• Recognition schemes with prizes and awards.
• Office events including entertainment, lifestyle activities, and charity fundraisers.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.