Accounts Assistant

Job Description:

Come and join one of the world’s leading luxury travel brands. 

A&K 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. We also make a difference: Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy has supported communities for 40 years, and we were recognised by Which? for exceptional client care during the pandemic. 

We have an opening for an Accounts Assistant to join the Finance team. The role will be to support the Management Accountant in the day-to-day functions within the Finance Department ensuring adequate control in accounting systems and procedures of A&K.

Responsibilities will include:

• Processing of direct cost invoices. This involves checking invoices to the travel booking system and authorising for payment.

• Monitoring and assisting with the purchase ledger Inbox and Service Desk

• Daily exports from the reservation system to upload invoices into the SUN accounting system

• Assisting with the preparation and creation of weekly payment runs to suppliers.

• To maintain the banking system supplier payment templates, making amendments as necessary, and setting up new instructions confirming bank details with the supplier

• Taking ownership of and reconciling Intercompany statements meeting group deadlines

• Dealing with internal and external queries

• Assistance at month end, year end and Audit

Requirements:

• Previous finance/accounting experience (2+ years preferred)

• Proven experience in account reconciliations, ledger management, and general accounting processes.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• AAT qualification or currently studying towards a recognised finance or accounting qualification, would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus plan  

• Company pension plan from start of employment, with employer contributions increasing after 5 and 10 years of service 

• 25 days annual leave – in addition to bank holidays, plus the ability to buy an additional 5 days or sell 5 days 

• Discounted trips through A&K Travel Group Travel Benefit Program (includes friends and family) 

• Discounted Gym Membership – we offer a contribution of up to £35 a month at either Virgin Active Gym (London) or to other gyms through GymFlex.  

• Private Healthcare through BUPA paid through a salary sacrifice deduction using our corporate rates – covers individual and family cover  

• Life Assurance (2x base salary paid out as a tax-free sum)  

• Hybrid working – we value collaboration and ask employees to come to the office for a minimum of 4 days per week  

• Enhanced Paid Parental Leave  

• Employee Assistance Program – includes access to wellbeing resources and counselling 

• £1,000 Recruitment Referral Bonus 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Season Ticket Loans 

• Regular Social Events 

EEO Statement

Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.