Senior Financial Accountant

Holland America Line Inc; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

In our pursuit of excellence within our finance department here at Carnival UK, we're seeking individuals who are not just adept at numbers but who also bring a wealth of accounting knowledge and qualifications to the table for our Senior Financial Accountant position. At our core, we believe in the strength of a diverse and skilled team to drive our business forward. Your skills and qualifications are valuable to us.

Role Overview

This role will be accountable for planning and managing the end-to-end accounting and compliance processes associated with CUK’s Corporate Accounting, and overall consolidation of results, to ensure that prime entries are accurately accounted for and controlled. Responsible for the overall integrity of the CUK general ledger and internal reporting processes to Corporate, you’ll also provide ad-hoc technical accounting advice and project support as required. Developing initiatives to streamline or automate processes to drive out inefficiencies and improve performance.

This is a great position for a qualified accountant to join the business - providing the opportunity to own the Financial Accounting processes and gain visibility through collaboration with key stakeholders across Carnival UK and the Corporation.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning, managing and reviewing accounting processes to ensure timely, complete and accurate financial information, including operation of effective journal and balance sheet processes.
• Overall month end close for CUK and associated reporting to Corporate, as well as Quarterly reporting to Corporate and all associated deliverables.
• Ensure areas of accounting judgement are clearly managed, flagged in advance of any movement and simply communicated. Identification and resolution of issues where they arise.
• Ensure team provides 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.
• Drives SOX compliance for any controls within area of accountability.
• Reviews deliverables for Corporate, internal & external auditors and any other relevant bodies.
• Subject matter expert (SME) for all associated accounting processes, systems and all policies relevant to role, as well as coaching and developing the teams SME knowledge.

Position Requirements

Our ideal candidates are those who possess not only the technical skills required for accounting but also a passion for finance and a keen eye for detail. Your academic background and professional certifications in accounting will be the foundation of your role within our team.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified accountant – ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Practice or Audit experience/or experience in a control focused Financial Accounting role.
• Experienced in managing month end accounting processes desirable.
• Good level of application and system knowledge (any experience of Oracle, Blackline, Power Bi – advantageous but not essential).

About You

You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment yet is capable of working independently with a high degree of accuracy and accountability. Your qualifications in accounting are just the start; we're looking for team members who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our collective success.

Personal Qualities:

• Clear and concise communicator (both verbal and written).
• Confident in presenting to stakeholders across the business as well as external auditors.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A self-starter with a continuous improvement mind-set.

Why Join Us?

Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK08, offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis, with hybrid working including up to two days from home.

We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your work makes a real impact. Beyond competitive salaries and benefits, here’s what we offer:

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers.
• Annual bonus.
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards.
• Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Employee-led networks.
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes.
• Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment.
• In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP.
• Life Assurance.
• Parental and adoption leave.
• Employee Shares Plan.
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals.
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal.
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme.
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme.
• A friendly welcome with help settling in.

Application Note

Given the opportunities we provide, we encourage prompt applications. We are committed to finding the right blend of talent and passion, and our recruitment process may close earlier than advertised for roles with high applicant volumes.

Don't miss this chance to leverage your accounting qualifications in a role where you can truly shine. Apply today and let’s explore how your skills and ambitions align with our opportunities!