Management Accountant

ATCORE is the leading international supplier of technology solutions for the leisure travel sector. With our market-leading reservation and distribution platform, we empower travel businesses to meet the needs of travellers through our suite of bespoke solutions. Our customers range from large vertically integrated groups, through to smaller specialist operators who enjoy a variety of service offerings. We provide applications support, hosting support and monitoring to keep our customers running 24x7. Our ATCOM software - built on the Oracle platform is the beating heart of their business, the place where millions of holidays are created, found and booked. We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a skilled and self-assured Accountant to become part of our Finance Team. This role plays a pivotal part within the Finance Team, overseeing various aspects of the Financial Statements, maintaining precise records, and furnishing crucial information to the Group FC, CFO, and Senior Management Team to facilitate decision-making processes. We seek candidates who are motivated to challenge conventions and contribute to enhancing the customer journey. Key Delivery Areas: Responsibilities of the role may vary according to business needs, they will include, but will not be limited to: Be responsible for the monthly/quarterly/annual closing processes such as preparation of journal entries, payroll, R&D and intercompany transactions for the assigned group accounts. Month end Reconciliations of assigned Financial Statement Line Items. Full ownership of one of the trading entity accounts including P&L, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, variance analysis to budget and maintenance of accurate accounting records from orders to revenue recognized and invoiced. Maintenance of Financial Model with historic and forecast results for the Group. Maintenance of Group payroll schedules and payroll forecasting. Cash forecasting. Management of Atcore’s Australian Accounts. Support in preparation of group reports and review schedules. Support in covering compliance requirements such as tax, statutory and ONS filings. Ensuring that reporting is compliant with all relevant accounting standards and keeping up to date with new reporting standards. Ad-hoc reporting requirements. Support Year-End Audit and Tax submissions. Support Annual Budget. Possible areas for development: Statutory accounts preparation for one of the UK entities. Budget preparation. Presentation of P&L and variance analysis during review meetings. Client Profitability Analysis. Greater involvement with Group reporting. Essential Skills / Experience Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). 2+ years of experience within Finance department in a similar role. Thorough understanding and experience of the Duties and Responsibilities noted above. Excellent IT skills, including advanced level Microsoft Excel experience. Proactive, can-do attitude. Vision of bringing improvements and efficiencies to the role and Finance department with the use of technology. Sound business knowledge, with a pragmatic approach to assigned tasks. A great communicator, capable of getting their message across in person, in writing or to a group. Excellent interpersonal skills, team working skills and generally a friendly demeanour. Ability to work well under pressure and autonomously. Determined and results focussed and adherence to deadlines is essential. Proven track record of handling confidential information. Desirable Skills / Experience IT sector work experience. Degree level qualification. Power BI experience would be an advantage. Why join ATCORE: We have adopted a hybrid model, where full-time employees are only required to come into the office three times a week. However, during your probation we will require you to come to the office on a daily basis. We offer a wide range of additional benefits, including employer matched contributory pension scheme, business and personal travel insurance, healthcare schemes, life insurance, and many more. We carefully recruit, retain and develop our most talented personnel and, as a result, have a uniquely low level of employee turnover of around 5%. Half of our employees have been with the company for 10 years or more, a level of longevity very rare in the technology sector. Based in Slough, UK, with offices in London and Cardiff, we are 200 employees strong and hire people with an unparalleled combination of industry and technical expertise. Join in the creation of technologies that impact millions of travellers in a multi-trillion dollar industry. Be part of a highly motivated family and grow your career with the guidance of strong leadership. *Please note, we will only consider applicants who are eligible to work in the UK and willing to commute to our Slough office regularly.