Senior Accountant (Corporate & Regulatory Accounting)

Carnival UK; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000

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 Accountant (Corporate & Regulatory Accounting) 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

The Senior Accountant (Corporate & Regulatory Accounting) will be responsible for planning and running the end-to-end technical accounting and controls processes for corporate accounting and the CUK finance team. The role covers a broad range of areas and will support our control agenda, including SOX, as well as technical accounting projects. The role is a key interface into Corporate, the wider CUK finance team and our external auditors, leading and co-ordinating the deliverables for external reporting.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and reviewing accounting processes to ensure timely, complete, and accurate financial information, including operation of effective journal and balance sheet processes
• Ensure financial control is maintained across the control universe including SOX compliance, to ensure that controls are appropriately designed to address the risks in place, in an efficient fashion
• Develop strong relationships within finance and the wider business as appropriate to role
• Lead for the communication and co-ordination of deliverables with the external auditors.
• Lead Corporate and Regulatory Accounting reporting projects with a control focus.

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
• 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!