Group Financial Accountant

Group Financial Accountant

Salary: 57779 - 72224 Benefits Profit Share Bonus

Office based at the HX Campus in Hythe Kent

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If youd prefer to work full- time part-time or as a job-share well facilitate this wherever we can - whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance.

Closing date 1st June

About

At Holiday Extras were creating a workplace where everyone can thrive build their careers and reach their limitless potential. As a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 were proud to offer a world of benefits designed to enhance your lifestyle and well-being. By joining our team youll feel supported and rewarded every day.

Were looking for an experienced Group Financial Accountant who believes in delivering exceptional service has a passion for metrics and figures and is confident in financial reporting across a multi-divisional business.

Youll work closely with all other teams within the business playing a key role in the preparation of statutory accounts and the completion of Group audits. Youll sit within our Group Finance team providing clear financial insight and dependable support during reporting and audit cycles. This is a hands-on role with real breadth offering exposure to a dynamic multi-divisional international business.

At Holiday Extras finance is a true partner to the business. Our goal is to enable confident decision-making support sustainable growth and make sure we continue to do the right thing for our customers our partners and our people.

The Role

By joining our team youll:

• Prepare and consolidate the monthly Group management accounts and annual statutory accounts
• Prepare external reporting packs including covenant commitments
• Prepare the monthly and annual Group Intercompany reconciliations
• Assist the Group Financial Controller with the annual audit process including preparation of financial statements and assisting auditors with timely and accurate information.
• Provide information for corporation tax purposes to external tax advisers and review tax computations
• Own the posting of Group payroll costs and associated balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with VAT and Corporation Tax compliance across the UK and relevant EU jurisdictions
• Reconcile tax balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
• Ensure that compliance is adhered to for all relevant financial standards including FCA returns
• Contribute to ad hoc projects as directed by the Group Financial Controller and Group CFO

What you can bring to our team:

• Strong experience in the preparation of annual statutory accounts and supporting audit processes with the ability to work effectively with external auditors and advisers
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA) with solid post-qualification practical experience
• Advanced spreadsheet skills including complex formulas reconciliations and data analysis enabling you to work efficiently and accurately
• Clear and confident communication skills allowing you to explain tax and financial matters to non-finance stakeholders in a straightforward accessible way
• A collaborative approach in order to build trusted relationships across finance and the wider business
• Strong attention to detail alongside the ability to manage tight fixed deadlines without losing quality
• A proactive self-motivated mindset comfortable taking initiative and contributing to continuous improvement
• The ability to apply tax legislation in a balanced and practical way balancing compliance with commercial reality in a fast-moving business

Everyones career path is individual and different so this is just a guide. If your experience doesnt precisely match this youre encouraged to apply so that we can discover your unique talents!

How we hire for this role

We know your time is precious so we keep our recruitment process as quick and easy as possible. If we believe you might be a match for a job youve applied for youll enter our hiring process as follows:

• Video interview with Recruiter & Group Financial Controller
• F2F interview with Group FC & Group CFO
• Meet the team

Cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture is paramount for us. Recognising we are all different if for whatever reason you need us to adapt the process please get in touch via .

Applications close 25th May 2026. Please apply as soon as possible in order to be considered.

Why choose Holiday Extras

We believe that holidays are the most precious time of all so we create products tech and services that make travel and holidays memorable and fun. Were on a mission to be the only place to go for your holiday extras offering unparalleled choice value and service turning our customers ordinary trips into extraordinarily good times.

At Holiday Extras were creating a workplace where everyone can thrive build their careers and reach their limitless potential. As a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 were proud to offer a world of benefits designed to enhance your lifestyle and well-being. By joining our team youll feel supported and rewarded every day. Learn more about our culture and benefits.

• 25 days annual leave (BHs) extra holidays through Holiday Buy Birthday Day Off and Sabbaticals at each milestone.
• Enhanced parental leave - Up to 1 year off including 13 weeks at 100% pay 13 weeks at 50% pay
• Access to Gym Discounts Private Dental Insurance and Private Medical Insurance (after 4 years)
• Enjoy a Profit Share Bonus and a pension scheme with Aviva.
• Join our Social Club for 25% off any ticket or event in the UK Discounts on the latest tech or give back to your community with our Volunteering Scheme.
• Income protection Critical illness cover and Life assurance