Company Accountant - Travel sector

We're looking for a detail-oriented and commercially minded Company Accountant to take ownership of our client's financial operations.

This is a key role within our client's West Midlands based business, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and robust financial planning to support continued growth -particularly within the UK travel industry framework.

You will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial activities while supporting strategic decision-making. The position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles alongside experience in travel industry regulations, including ATOL and ABTA compliance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a growing business, within a dynamic and fast-paced travel sector environment. Our client can offer a salary circa £65k - £70k DOE plus excellent benefits, along with a hybrid working option.

If this role is of interest to you, please apply online.

Role of Company Accountant:

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow)
• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers
• Manage revenue recognition for travel bookings and packages
• Ensure compliance with CAA requirements under the ATOL scheme
• Prepare and submit ATOL reporting (licensable turnover, passenger data)
• Support ATOL licence renewals with financial reporting and forecasts
• Ensure compliance with ABTA financial and reporting requirements
• Manage VAT returns, including Travel Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS)
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital
• Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts
• Monitor costs and identify efficiency opportunities
• Oversee payments to hotels, airlines, and travel suppliers
• Enhance financial systems, controls, and reporting processes
• Work closely with booking/reservation systems to ensure accuracy

Skills required for the role:

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within travel, tourism, or hospitality
• Strong understanding of UK VAT (TOMS experience desirable)
• Experience with ATOL and/or ABTA compliance
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, or similar)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational ability

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