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Company Accountant - Travel Industry - Birmingham / Hybrid
Contract length: Permanent
Working hours: Full time
Additional benefits: Circa £65,000 - £70,000 DOE plus benefits
Keywords: company accountant, accountant, company, financial controller, financial
Introduction: 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 Birmingham based business, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and robust financial planning to support continued growth -particularly within the UK travel industry framework.
Meta Title: Company Accountant West Midlands Hybrid
Meta Description: We’re looking for a detail-oriented and commercially minded Company Accountant
Description:
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, 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
If you’re interested in learning more about this Company Accountant opportunity, please press the apply online button now!
Sector: Leisure Travel,Tour Operations
Locations: West Midlands,Birmingham