OverviewGroup Accountant role at Clarity Business Travel. Location: Manchester. Mon - Friday 37.5hrs.

Benefits

Refer a friend for £1000 bonus which is unlimited!

Generous holiday entitlement

Day off for your birthday

Staff Awards

Hotel and airline discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Clarity Travel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Who We AreAt Portman Travel Group, we’re shaping the future of travel. With a legacy dating back to 1959, we are a UK-based, technology-led travel specialist with a portfolio of leading brands across luxury, business, and sports travel. Our group includes renowned names like Elegant Resorts and Clarity, and we’re proud to be one of the top ten Travel Management Companies in the UK.

We’re passionate about delivering exceptional experiences—whether that’s curating bespoke luxury holidays, managing complex corporate travel, or supporting elite sports teams on the move. With over 770 talented people across the UK and Europe, we’re united by a shared commitment to innovation, service excellence, and making travel better for everyone.

The Portman Travel Group click here to view our LinkedIn Careers Page and includes Clarity Business Travel, Brighter Event, Elegant Resorts, If Only and Destination Sports Group.

Role PurposeA key contributor to the Group’s Statutory Financial Reporting function, responsible for supporting the external financial reporting process. This includes the preparation of IFRS-compliant financial statements, the Annual Report, investor presentations, and associated regulatory filings. The role also involves assisting in the creation and distribution of financial reports and audits.

Operational

Prepare IFRS and FRS 101-compliant statutory accounts (single entity and consolidated) for the Group, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting standards.

Assist with the year-end audit and interim reporting processes, where required.

Support the development of the Annual Report and investor presentations, ensuring consistency and clarity of financial messaging.

Research and resolve IFRS technical accounting issues, documenting findings and updating internal accounting policies accordingly.

Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks, ensuring alignment with IFRS and best practices.

Collaborate with Finance teams across the Group to gather data and ensure completeness and accuracy of financial disclosures.

Produce financial reports for stakeholders.

Document and improve financial processes, including preparation and maintenance of process manuals.

Support tax planning activities, including transfer pricing and management recharge frameworks, in collaboration with external advisors.

Undertake ad hoc projects and assignments, contributing to continuous improvement and strategic initiatives.

Skills And Experience

ACA or ACCA Fully Qualified is Essential.

Strong IFRS technical accounting knowledge

Consolidation experience of financial statements across international locations

Intermediate/Advanced excel skills

Attention to detail is a must

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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