Carnival UK is in search of a Management Accounting Manager, who is crucial in supporting our financial direction and nurturing a high-performing team.
Requirements: Your Expertise and Leadership
To thrive as a Management Accounting Manager, we're looking for:
- A qualified accountant with CIMA, ACCA, ACA or an equivalent professional qualification.
- Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management and developing part-qualified finance professionals.
- Strong management accounting expertise, with experience delivering accurate monthly, quarterly and annual close processes.
- The ability to maintain financial control, resolve complex accounting issues and coordinate effectively with Finance teams and business stakeholders.
Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK07, offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis, we offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.
About You: A Catalyst for Change
We believe that diversity enriches our team. We're interested in candidates who:
- Build trust through clear communication, regular check-ins and constructive, tailored feedback.
- Inspire and coach others, creating a resilient team culture built around learning, wellbeing and shared accountability.
- Make informed, data-led decisions that balance accuracy, pace, cost, risk and business priorities.
- Collaborate effectively across functions and support colleagues through change with empathy, clarity and practical problem-solving.
Why Join Us?
Working with us is about more than a job. It's about creating unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests and a fulfilling career for you.
Read our employee experience guide to learn more about life as a Carnival UK colleague here.
Our benefits package reflects our commitment to your wellbeing:
- Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
- Annual bonus
- A friendly welcome with help settling in
- Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
- Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
- Employee-led networks
- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
- Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
- Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
- Company paid private medical and dental insurance 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
Ready to Lead?
If guiding a finance team to new heights excites you, we're eager to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with us, where your performance-led leadership will make a difference in our shared success.
Recruitment Journey
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About UsSkills Required
- CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
- Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and developing part-qualified finance professionals
- Strong management accounting expertise
- Experience delivering accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Ability to maintain financial control and resolve complex accounting issues
- Ability to coordinate effectively with Finance teams and business stakeholders
Holland America Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Holland America Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Holland America Group.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Travel privileges, cruise discounts, and company-paid travel stand out as distinctive perks that add meaningful value, especially for those who enjoy cruising and international work. Paid training, tuition assistance, and development support further strengthen the overall package for many shoreside roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as part of a solid, comprehensive package for eligible full-time employees, with onboard medical care available for shipboard staff. Despite role-based variations, healthcare benefits remain a core component of total rewards.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan and, in some roles, an employee stock-purchase plan provide structured retirement savings opportunities. These programs contribute to a competitive offering for eligible shoreside employees.
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What We Do
Holland America Group is a cruise operator serving brands including Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, and P&O Australia. Its flagship, Holland America Line, has been a leader in cruising for over 150 years, providing more than 500 annual sailings across seven continents. The group is committed to creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences through excellence in service and exploration of exotic destinations worldwide.
