JOB DESCRIPTION

In our pursuit of excellence within our finance department here at Carnival UK, we’re seeking individuals who are not just adept at numbers but who also bring a wealth of accounting knowledge and qualifications to the table for our Senior Accountant (Corporate & Regulatory Accounting) position. At our core, we believe in the strength of a diverse and skilled team to drive our business forward. Your skills and qualifications are valuable to us.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Our ideal candidates are those who possess not only the technical skills required for accounting but also a passion for finance and a keen eye for detail. Your academic background and professional certifications in accounting will be the foundation of your role within our team.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified accountant – ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Practice or Audit experience, or experience in a control focused Financial Accounting role
• Good level of application and system knowledge (any experience of Oracle, Blackline, Power Bi – advantageous but not essential).

ABOUT YOU

You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment yet is capable of working independently with a high degree of accuracy and accountability. Your qualifications in accounting are just the start; we’re looking for team members who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our collective success.

ABOUT US

Holidays are one of life’s greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.
No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world’s largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain’s rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.
Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.
It’s through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel’s Employer of Choice.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for planning and running the end-to-end technical accounting and controls processes for corporate accounting and the CUK finance team. The role covers a broad range of areas and will support our control agenda, including SOX, as well as technical accounting projects. You’ll be a key interface into Corporate, the wider CUK finance team and our external auditors, leading and co-ordinating the deliverables for external reporting.
This is a great position for a Qualified Accountant, providing the opportunity to own the Financial Accounting processes and gain visibility through collaboration with key stakeholders across Carnival UK and the Corporation”

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Planning and reviewing accounting processes to ensure timely, complete, and accurate financial information, including operation of effective journal and balance sheet processes
• Ensure financial control is maintained across the control universe including SOX compliance, to ensure that controls are appropriately designed to address the risks in place, in an efficient fashion
• Develop strong relationships within finance and the wider business as appropriate to role
• Lead for the communication and co-ordination of deliverables with the external auditors.
• Lead Corporate and Regulatory Accounting reporting projects with a control focus.