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.

ROLE PROFILE

Position: Accountant/Finance Manager, Italy Services

Department: Group Finance

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

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Control & Accounting

- Maintain full ownership of the general ledger and accounting records

- Record and analyse salaries, including payroll postings and reconciliations

- Manage fixed assets: capitalisation, movements, and monthly depreciation

- Record purchase invoices, staff expenses, and ensure compliance with deductibility rules

- Prepare and post accruals and deferrals (G&A; and other costs)

- Manage bank postings, reconciliations, and transaction allocations

2. Payments & Cash Management





- Oversee and process all payments including:

- Salaries, tax payments, pension funds, and suppliers

- VAT, corporate taxes, and other statutory payments

- Act as secondary approver on banking platforms

- Monitor cash flow and working capital

3. VAT, Tax & Statutory Compliance

- Prepare and submit VAT returns and maintain VAT registers

- Manage quarterly and annual tax declarations

- Coordinate with external advisors (CPA, payroll consultant)

- Ensure compliance with Italian statutory and tax requirements

4. Management Reporting & Planning

- Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis

- Produce additional reporting (e.g. Prophix reports)

- Support budgeting and forecasting processes including:

- P&L; and G&A; cost planning

- Salary cost projections

- Reconciliation of budget/forecast vs. actuals

5. Payroll Administration

- Act as key interface with outsourced payroll provider

- Collect and submit monthly payroll inputs including:

- Absences, sick leave, parental leave

- Salary adjustments and working hour changes

- Expense reimbursements and benefits

- Review payroll outputs and ensure accuracy of payslips

- Process salary payments and resolve discrepancies

6. Employee Finance Administration

- Support onboarding processes (tax data, benefits, system coordination)

- Manage lunch voucher process (calculation,



ordering, distribution)

- Support expenses process (with ongoing automation improvements)

- Process premio payments in coordination with HR

7. Revenue & Intercompany Accounting

- Raise and record sales invoices (including SDI e-invoicing)

- Manage recharge invoices and intercompany transactions

- Reconcile intercompany balances and agreements

8. Audit & Governance

- Lead the audit process and prepare statutory accounts

- Ensure timely delivery of audit requirements and filings

- Maintain strong internal controls and compliance

9. Team & Stakeholder Management

- Manage and oversee the local finance resource

- Act as the primary finance contact for the Italy entity

- 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

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EEO Statement

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

📌 Accountant/Finance Manager (Milano)
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