Assistant Management Accountant

Carnival UK; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as an Assistant Management Accountant, where you'll play a vital role in the accounting team. This full-time position offers a blend of professional development and the chance to drive process improvements. With responsibilities ranging from managing month-end processes to providing insights into accounting performance, you'll be instrumental in supporting finance teams and internal stakeholders. The company values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, making it an exciting place to grow your career. Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement and a range of employee benefits, including discounted cruises and generous leave.

Benefits

Discounted cruises and family offers

Minimum 25 days leave plus bank holidays

Recognition schemes and prizes

Office events and entertainment

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting processes and compliance.
• Ability to manage month-end accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end accounting processes and journal entries.
• Prepare accurate financial information with attention to detail.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Oracle financial software

Education

Relevant degree in finance

Job description

The Assistant Management Accountant is responsible for assisting with the end-to-end accounting and compliance processes within the CUK Accounting Team, ensuring accurate and controlled prime entries. The role includes providing ad-hoc technical accounting advice, supporting projects, and driving process improvements through automation and streamlining initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing assigned month-end accounting processes, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
2. Preparing accurate financial information by the required deadlines with attention to detail.
3. Providing insights into accounting performance to support Finance Business Partner teams and internal stakeholders.
4. Acting as a subject matter expert on cross-functional projects to facilitate improvements and successful implementation of changes.

This role offers professional development opportunities, including study support towards accounting qualifications.

Position Details:

Level: CUK10

Type: Full-time, permanent

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with up to two days from home.

About Carnival UK:

We are a leading holiday sector company committed to delivering exceptional holiday experiences. We value diversity and foster an inclusive environment.

Candidate Requirements:

• Relevant degree or experience in finance
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Oracle financial software is advantageous

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Resilience and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

Additional Information:

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Early application submission is advised as roles may close sooner than advertised.

Employee Benefits:

• Discounted cruises and family offers
• Minimum 25 days leave plus bank holidays and holiday trading
• Recognition schemes and prizes
• Office events, entertainment, and charity fundraisers
• Learning and development opportunities