Group Accountant

clarity; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel specialist in Manchester is seeking a qualified candidate for a financial reporting role. The position involves preparing IFRS-compliant financial statements, assisting with audits, and supporting the development of the Annual Report. Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified with strong IFRS knowledge and consolidation experience. This role offers a dynamic environment in a top travel management company.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Refer a friend for £1000 bonus

Day off for your birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Hotel and airline discounts

Qualifications

• Must be ACA or ACCA Fully Qualified.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS is required.
• Consolidation experience across international locations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IFRS and FRS 101-compliant statutory accounts.
• Assist with year-end audits and interim reporting.
• Support development of the Annual Report and investor presentations.
• Document and improve financial processes.

Skills

Strong IFRS technical accounting knowledge

Consolidation experience of financial statements across international locations

Intermediate/Advanced excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA or ACCA Fully Qualified

Job description

Overview And What We Offer

• Mon - Friday 37.5hrs
• Location - Manchester
• Refer a friend for £1000 bonus which is unlimited!
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Day off for your birthday
• Staff Awards
• Hotel and airline discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Clarity Travel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Who We Are

At Portman Travel Group, we're shaping the future of travel. With a legacy dating back to 1959, we are a UK-based, technology-led travel specialist with a portfolio of leading brands across luxury, business, and sports travel. Our group includes renowned names like Elegant Resorts and Clarity, and we're proud to be one of the top ten Travel Management Companies in the UK.

We're passionate about delivering exceptional experiences, whether that's curating bespoke luxury holidays, managing complex corporate travel, or supporting elite sports teams on the move. With over 770 talented people across the UK and Europe, we're united by a shared commitment to innovation, service excellence, and making travel better for everyone.

The Portman Travel Group click here to view our LinkedIn Careers Page and includes Clarity Business Travel, Brighter Event, Elegant Resorts, If Only, and Destination Sports Group.

Role Purpose

A key contributor to the Group's Statutory Financial Reporting function, responsible for supporting the external financial reporting process. This includes the preparation of IFRS-compliant financial statements, the Annual Report, investor presentations, and associated regulatory filings. The role also involves assisting in the creation and distribution of financial reports and audits.

Operational

• Prepare IFRS and FRS 101-compliant statutory accounts (single entity and consolidated) for the Group, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting standards.
• Assist with the year-end audit and interim reporting processes, where required.
• Support the development of the Annual Report and investor presentations, ensuring consistency and clarity of financial messaging.
• Research and resolve IFRS technical accounting issues, documenting findings and updating internal accounting policies accordingly.
• Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks, ensuring alignment with IFRS and best practices.
• Collaborate with Finance teams across the Group to gather data and ensure completeness and accuracy of financial disclosures.
• Produce financial reports for stakeholders.
• Document and improve financial processes, including preparation and maintenance of process manuals.
• Support tax planning activities, including transfer pricing and management recharge frameworks, in collaboration with external advisors.
• Undertake ad hoc projects and assignments, contributing to continuous improvement and strategic initiatives.

Skills And Experience

ACA or ACCA Fully Qualified is Essential.

• Strong IFRS technical accounting knowledge
• Consolidation experience of financial statements across international locations
• Intermediate/Advanced excel skills
• Attention to detail is a must