Come and join one of the world’s leading luxury travel brands 60 years after Geoffrey Kent founded A&K, we’re still setting the standard for adventurous, luxury holidays. Whichever role you join us in, whether customer facing or behind the scenes, everyone has their part to play in creating one-of-a-kind journeys that go beyond our clients’ high expectations With 55 offices worldwide and an unmatched network of connections across the globe, we offer adventures that can’t be experienced with any other tour provider. Working with a team of passionate and knowledgeable people, you’ll be able to open doors to private palaces, book Michelin-starred meals in the most remote locations and arrange out-of-hours museum tours. There’s always a buzz in the office about the latest ways we’ve gone the extra mile. Purpose We have an opening for an Accounts Assistant to join the Finance team. The role will be to support the AP Management Accountant and other members of the team in the day-to-day functions within the Finance Department, ensuring adequate control in accounting systems and procedures of A&K. RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 Reconciling supplier statements Taking ownership of and reconciling Intercompany statements meeting group deadlines Dealing with internal and external queries Assistance at month end, year end and Audit Ad hoc projects as may be requested by the Finance Manager ABOUT YOU: AAT qualified/part qualified 2 years of experience within Finance WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive salary plus commission or annual bonus plan (depending on role) A range of Hybrid working options (as part of an industry leading pilot programme) Enhanced Paid Parental Leave – 18 weeks full pay Discounted trips through A&K Travel Group Travel Benefit Program (includes friends and family) 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 Life Assurance (2x or 4x base salary depending on job level and/or length of service) Employee Assistance Program – includes access to wellbeing resources and counselling £1,000 Recruitment Referral Bonus Discounted gym membership Cycle to work scheme Season Ticket Loans Regular Social Events If you would like to learn more about the position or apply please send your CV, salary expectations and cover letter to: [email protected] Why work for A&K? What makes A&K a great place to work is the people. It’s our people who foster the supportive environment that will make you proud to work for A&K. There will also be ongoing training and the opportunity to progress your career – not just in the UK, but as part of our global business. We’re also a company that makes a difference. Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP) has supported local communities around the world for the past 40 years, and we were recognised by Which? for looking after our clients during the pandemic. CH