Senior Management Accountant

Travel Counsellors; Blackpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel services company in Blackpool is looking for a Senior Management Accountant to manage day-to-day financial operations for its Netherlands and Belgium businesses. Key responsibilities include ensuring accurate reporting, compliance with financial regulations, and leading the finance team. Candidates must be a qualified accountant with strong financial reporting experience and proficiency in financial software. This role offers a hybrid working model and several attractive perks.

Benefits

25 days holiday (increasing to 28 after 5 years)

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

1 day paid charity day

Company events and incentives

3x salary death in service benefit

Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan

Free breakfast and beverages

Qualifications

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong experience in financial reporting and management accounting.
• Technically strong with good knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience of working with international entities and working with external advisors to meet tax and compliance requirement.
• Experience working with external auditors.
• Proficiency in financial software (D365 preferred) and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany transactions and review overheads and non-operating expenses.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures and statutory reporting.
• Liaise with auditors, payroll providers, and local teams.
• Lead and inspire the finance team.
• Partner with international stakeholders to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive systems and process improvements.

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*Please Note - this is a 12-month fixed-term contract position

About the Role

The Senior Management Accountant Netherlands/Belgium is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the Netherlands/Belgium businesses, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements for the Netherlands/Belgium businesses. The Senior Management Accountant Netherlands/Belgium plays a key role in driving efficiency within the finance team and ensuring the company meets its financial objectives.

Principal Accountabilities

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations in line with internal deadlines.
• Manage intercompany transactions, including foreign exchange considerations, and review overheads and non-operating expenses.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures, statutory reporting (local GAAP), tax filings (e.g. VAT, corporate tax), and regulatory requirements such as SGR/SGRZ/CFR.
• Liaise with auditors, payroll providers, and local teams to ensure timely audits, payroll processing, and statutory submissions.
• Lead and inspire the finance team, fostering collaboration and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with international stakeholders, including regional GMs and FP&A, to support budgeting, forecasting, and operational cost analysis.
• Drive systems and process improvements to enhance automation, data accuracy, and accessibility for key stakeholders.

Key Skills/Experience Required

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong experience in financial reporting and management accounting.
• Technically strong with good knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience of working with international entities and working with external advisors to meet tax and compliance requirement.
• Experience working with external auditors.
• Proficiency in financial software (D365 preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
• Flexible hybrid working
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 after 5 years)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
• 1 day paid charity day
• Company events and incentives
• 3x salary death in service benefit
• Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free breakfast and beverages

Inclusive Recruitment at Travel Counsellors

Travel Counsellors is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, or any protected characteristic. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and encourage all to apply.