Assistant Management Accountant

Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard); 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 you'll play a pivotal role in the finance department. This exciting opportunity allows you to assist with accounting processes, provide insights into financial performance, and support cross-functional projects. With a focus on personal growth and professional development, this role offers hybrid working options and a chance to progress your accounting studies. Be part of a team that values well-being and diversity, dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday experiences for customers.

Benefits

Employee Discounted Cruising

Minimum 25 Days Leave

Recognition Scheme

Regular Office Events

Extensive Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• Assist with end-to-end accounting and compliance processes.
• Provide ad-hoc technical accounting advice and project support.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for month-end accounting processes.
• Ensure accurate financial information is prepared on time.

Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Resilience

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Relevant Degree in Finance

Experience in Finance Environment

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 and ensuring that prime entries are accurately accounted for and controlled. This role will also provide ad-hoc technical accounting advice and project support as required, as well as supporting initiatives to streamline or automate processes to drive out inefficiencies and improve processes & performance.

This pivotal role will involve:

• Accountability for assigned month-end accounting processes, including journal and balance sheet reconciliation preparation and scrutiny
• Ensuring accurate financial information is prepared to the required deadlines and with due care and attention
• Providing adequate insight to the drivers of accounting performance to enable Finance Business Partner teams and internal business customers to understand and control their areas of accountability
• Subject matter expert on cross-functional projects to enable the improvement, development, successful implementation, and business as usual (BAU) delivery of changes

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 are a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our customers. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

What You'll Bring:

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

• Either a relevant degree or experience of working in a finance environment
• Advanced excel skills and/or a good level of application and system knowledge, including Oracle financial software, would be advantageous

About You: The Ideal Candidate

You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:

• Resilience – an 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 & improvements.

Application Guidance:

Diversity is our strength, and we encourage applications from those with varied experiences, whether you meet every listed requirement or not. If you’re passionate about finance and looking for an opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you. Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we might close applications earlier than advertised. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become part of a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us.

Why Join Us?

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

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

#Job Functions: Accounting / Auditing; Finance;

About Us

Holidays are one of life’s greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.

No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world’s largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain’s rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.

Our diverse yet tight-knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.

It’s through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel’s Employer of Choice.