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,***********,******
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 & AccountingMaintain 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 ManagementOversee 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 CompliancePrepare 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 & PlanningPrepare 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 AdministrationAct 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 AdministrationSupport 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 AccountingRaise and record sales invoices (including SDI e-invoicing)
Manage recharge invoices and intercompany transactions
Reconcile intercompany balances and agreements
Audit & GovernanceLead the audit process and prepare statutory accounts
Ensure timely delivery of audit requirements and filings
Maintain strong internal controls and compliance
Team & Stakeholder ManagementManage 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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