Accountant/Finance Manager

Job Description
Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group is a dynamic collection of travel and cruise companies, including Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal, and the world’s oldest travel agency, Cox & Kings. We create unique, immersive travel experiences worldwide. Our people make us a great place to work, fostering a supportive environment with ongoing training and global career opportunities. Role Profile
* Position: Accountant/Finance Manager, Italy Services
* Department: Group Finance
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Location:
Milan, Italy
* Reports to: Europe Regional Finance Director
* Salary Range: EURO 50,000.00
- 60,000.00 Purpose The Finance Manager will have full ownership of the Italy Services entity (c.15 employees), leading all financial, payroll, and statutory activities. This is a hands‑on role combining financial control, accounting, payroll coordination, and business partnering within a small, standalone entity environment. Responsibilities
* Financial Control & Accounting o Maintain full ownership of the general ledger and accounting records o Record and analyse salaries, including payroll postings and reconciliations o Manage fixed assets: capitalisation, movements, and monthly depreciation o Record purchase invoices, staff expenses, and ensure compliance with deductibility rules o Prepare and post accruals and deferrals (G&A and other costs) o Manage bank postings, reconciliations, and transaction allocations
* Payments & Cash Management o Oversee and process all payments including salaries, tax payments, pension funds, suppliers, VAT, corporate taxes, and other statutory payments o Act as secondary approver on banking platforms o Monitor cash flow and working capital
* VAT, Tax & Statutory Compliance o Prepare and submit VAT returns and maintain VAT registers o Manage quarterly and annual tax declarations o Coordinate with external advisors (CPA, payroll consultant) o Ensure compliance with Italian statutory and tax requirements
* Management Reporting & Planning o Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis o Produce additional reporting (e.g. Prophix reports) o Support budgeting and forecasting processes including P&L and G&A cost planning, salary cost projections, reconciliation of budget/forecast vs. actuals
* Payroll Administration o Act as key interface with outsourced payroll provider o Collect and submit monthly payroll inputs including absences, sick leave, parental leave, salary adjustments, working hour changes, expense reimbursements, benefits o Review payroll outputs and ensure accuracy of payslips o Process salary payments and resolve discrepancies
* Employee Finance Administration o Support onboarding processes (tax data, benefits, system coordination) o Manage lunch voucher process (calculation, ordering, distribution) o Support expenses process (with ongoing automation improvements) o Process bonus payments in coordination with HR
* Revenue & Intercompany Accounting o Raise and record sales invoices (including SDI e-invoicing) o Manage recharge invoices and intercompany transactions o Reconcile intercompany balances and agreements
* Audit & Governance o Lead the audit process and prepare statutory accounts o Ensure timely delivery of audit requirements and filings o Maintain strong internal controls and compliance
* Team & Stakeholder Management o Manage and oversee the local finance resource o Act as the primary finance contact for the Italy entity o Collaborate with HR, regional finance teams, and external providers Skills & Experience
* Qualified accountant or equivalent experience in Italy
* Strong knowledge of Italian GAAP, VAT, and payroll processes
* Experience in a broad, hands‑on finance role within a small entity
* Strong understanding of end‑to‑end accounting and payroll
* Experience working with external payroll providers and auditors
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
* Fluent in Italian and English Person Specification
* Hands‑on and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership
* Comfortable operating as a standalone finance lead
* Strong problem‑solving and process improvement mindset
* Effective communicator with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr