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. Accountant/Finance Manager, Italy Services Group Finance Reports to : Europe Regional Finance Director 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. Financial Control & Accounting Maintain full ownership of the general ledger and accounting records Record and analyse salaries, including payroll postings and reconciliations Record purchase invoices, staff expenses, and ensure compliance with deductibility rules 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 VAT, Tax & Statutory Compliance 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. 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 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 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 Fluent in Italian and English Comfortable operating as a standalone finance lead Effective communicator with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders

📌 Financial Accountant (Italia)
🏢 Abercrombie & Kent UK
📍 Italia