Job Description Abercrombie & Kent 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.

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

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

Payments & Cash Management

Oversee and process all payments including salaries, tax payments, pension funds, suppliers, VAT, corporate taxes, and other statutory payments





Act as secondary approver on banking platforms

Monitor cash flow and working capital

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

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

Payroll Administration

Act as key interface with outsourced payroll provider

Collect and submit monthly payroll inputs including absences, sick leave, parental leave, salary adjustments, working hour changes, expense reimbursements, benefits

Review payroll outputs and ensure accuracy of payslips

Process salary payments and resolve discrepancies

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

Revenue & Intercompany Accounting

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

Manage recharge invoices and intercompany transactions

Reconcile intercompany balances and agreements

Audit & Governance

Lead the audit process and prepare statutory accounts

Ensure timely delivery of audit requirements and filings

Maintain strong internal controls and compliance

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

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

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