Accountant – Qualified

Job Introduction

Accountant – Qualified  

Salary from £50,000 to £57,000 depending on experience

3-month FTC    

Hybrid / London or Ashford, Kent

Urgently required for our busy Finance team covering our Travel Operations across Saga and Titan Travel. We are keen to hire a qualified accountant with hands on expert knowledge on excel, able to fully analyse financial data and complex balance sheets.  

You will own the transactional processes, providing timely and accurate management information with insightful performance commentary for use in business reporting.

There could be an opportunity of an extension to the term of the contract for the right candidates or even a permanent contract in the future!

We work in a hybrid way at Saga both at home and in the office. When you do come into the office, it’ll be with a real purpose in mind – to meet with your team, to work together, and of course to socialise and celebrate too!  

Role Responsibility

Transactional finance

• Banking uploads
• Produce statistics in invoice processing times and report each week
• Ensure suppliers reclaims and AR debtors collected and report progress to the Head of Finance
• Analysis of purchase order compliance and reporting where this hasn’t been adhered to
• Review passenger debt report and share information with stakeholders where there is overdue debt
• Review aged creditors ensuring there is no duplication of invoices

Financial review/reconciliations

• Month end processing work including posting and checking credit card statements, Pax2pay statements
• Analysis of flight costs to margin report and report variances and causes of these for investigation
• Analysis of actuals against margin report and correcting and reporting errors to the team where required
• Balance sheet reconciliations of all bank accounts and debtors as well as ensuring that there are no old items on there
• Cancellation cost analysis - ensure costs have been accurately accounted for and accrue where required

The Ideal Candidate

• Fully qualified accountant
• Available immediately
• Can demonstrate expert knowledge on Excel
• A critical thinker and able to analyse financial data and balance sheets 
• Can demonstrate previous Business Partnering skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Can quickly learn and understand travel reporting regulations

Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day,

Our People Make Us Special

Package Description

Everyday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Life assurance policy on joining us
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

About the Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and publishing.

We are a dynamic and forward-looking business with a clear, single-minded purpose; to create exceptional experiences every day whilst being a driver for positive change in our markets and communities. Our focus on exceptional experiences empowers our colleagues to create moments that are simple, personal and special for our customers and for each other. Our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose.

At Saga, we are committed to treating all colleagues fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

We’re passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Championing diversity is important to us, and diverse teams really are the best ones. We’re dedicated to creating a culture where every colleague feels like they belong. So that at Saga, more than anywhere else, you can be your best, be yourself and make a difference.

Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over the age of 50. As champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams. We are also an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI&B policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

​Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, colleagues or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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