Statutory Reporting Accountant

The Travel Corporation; Port Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Travel Corporation in Port Glasgow is seeking a Statutory Reporting Accountant to join our Finance team. The role supports statutory accounting, month-end reporting, and regulatory compliance across UK and European entities.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will ensure accuracy, timely filings and strong controls, partnering with local accounting teams and external advisers in a global travel business.

Qualifications

• Essential: ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or local equivalent.
• Experience in statutory accounting and financial control, 2–3 years preferred.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP and statutory audit cycles.
• Confidence in preparing reconciliations and audit-ready records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements under local GAAP and IFRS.
• Coordinate annual audit packs and information for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with local General Ledger teams to improve reporting accuracy.
• Review monthly packs and prepare consolidations or adjustments as needed.
• Support timely tax returns in cooperation with internal tax team.
• Maintain audit trails and documentation of accounting activities.
• Act as a liaison for tax, treasury and regulatory matters.
• Contribute to finance projects and process improvements.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Audit coordination

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

STATUTORY REPORTING ACCOUNTANT

Location - Port Glasgow

Salary - Competitive

Working Pattern - Hybrid, with office and remote working arrangements to be agreed with the line manager

Contract Type - Permanent

Working Hours - Normal hours of work will be 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5.00pm or such hours deemed necessary to complete the duties

Closing Date - 14th September

We may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or identify suitable candidates through our sourcing activities. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible.

At TTC, we are enriching lives by connecting people and places. For over 100 years, we have been bringing the world closer together by creating journeys that build lasting memories, lifelong friendships and meaningful cultural connections. Across more than 70 countries and our award-winning brands, we design and deliver travel experiences that go beyond sightseeing and change perspectives.

Behind every unforgettable journey is a passionate team making it happen. That is where you come in.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Statutory Reporting Accountant to join our Finance team and help keep our UK and European legal entities accurate, compliant and ready for audit. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support statutory accounting, month-end reporting, regulatory compliance and financial governance.

This is a hands‑on role with broad exposure across Group Finance, local accounting teams and external advisers. You will help connect the detail behind the numbers, maintain strong controls and ensure our reporting and filings are completed accurately and on time. It is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical rigour with practical collaboration and wants to make a visible impact in a global travel business.

OUR VALUES

• Five shared commitments shape how we work, and how we will work with you:
• Value Every Voice. We put people first.
• Act with Integrity. We do what is right.
• Explore Beyond Boundaries. We are driven by curiosity.
• Own the Outcome. We take responsibility for our decisions.
• Succeed Together. We have each other’s backs.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Support the preparation of accurate statutory financial statements under local GAAP and IFRS.
• Help prepare annual audit packs and coordinate information for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with local General Ledger teams to improve reporting accuracy and complete reconciliations on time.
• Review monthly reporting packs by company and prepare any required consolidation or adjustment entries.
• Partner with the internal tax team to support the timely and accurate completion of required tax returns.
• Maintain clear documentation, approvals and audit trails across accounting activities.
• Act as a secondary contact for local tax, treasury and regulatory matters.
• Contribute to finance projects and practical improvements that strengthen control and make the team more effective.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• Either 1st mover from Practice or a strong Financial Accountant that is qualified; ACA, ACCA, CIMA or a local equivalent.
• Experience in statutory accounting and financial control, ideally gained across two to three years.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP and statutory audit cycles.
• Confidence preparing reconciliations, reviewing financial information and maintaining audit-ready records.
• Clear communication skills and confidence working with colleagues, auditors and external bodies.
• A careful, organised approach with strong attention to detail.
• The resilience to manage deadlines and changing priorities without losing accuracy.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to take ownership.

Highly Desirable

• Experience using Oracle, Power BI or a similar finance and reporting system.
• Experience working in a multi-entity, international or group finance environment.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.