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PTG CareersOverviewRole: Group AccountantLocation: ManchesterHours: Mon – Fri, 37.5 hoursIndustry: Travel/Travel ManagementWho 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.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 ResponsibilitiesPrepare IFRS and FRS 101-compliant statutory accounts (single entity and consolidated) for the Group, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting standardsAssist with the year-end audit and interim reporting processes, where requiredSupport the development of the Annual Report and investor presentations, ensuring consistency and clarity of financial messagingResearch and resolve IFRS technical accounting issues, documenting findings and updating internal accounting policies accordinglyMaintain and enhance internal control frameworks, ensuring alignment with IFRS and best practicesCollaborate with Finance teams across the Group to gather data and ensure completeness and accuracy of financial disclosuresProduce financial reports for stakeholdersDocument and improve financial processes, including preparation and maintenance of process manualsSupport tax planning activities, including transfer pricing and management recharge frameworks, in collaboration with external advisorsUndertake ad hoc projects and assignments, contributing to continuous improvement and strategic initiativesSkills and ExperienceEssential:

ACA or ACCA Fully QualifiedStrong IFRS technical accounting knowledgeConsolidation experience of financial statements across international locationsIntermediate/Advanced Excel skillsAttention to detailSeniorities, Employment Type and FunctionSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Accounting/Auditing and FinanceIndustry: Travel ArrangementsNotePortman Travel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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