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Date: Jul 3, 2026
Location: UK, Derby, Office, EUROPE
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Company: BCD
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Senior Financial Accountant (Hybrid)
Full time, Temporary, Derby, United Kingdom (Tuesdays and Thursdays work from our office/Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays work from home)
The Senior Financial Accountant role provides leadership and support to the Financial Accounting team. The role ensures timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, as well as taking ownership of VAT, Audit and taxation matters. The role will also oversee delivery of month end accounts, forecasts and budgets for designated parts of the business and play a key role in the development of junior members of the team.
As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will
Manage the daily Finance operation for the Financial Accounting team in Derby, supporting the Finance Director and Financial Controller to deliver appropriate, accurate and timely financial information to the wider business
Oversee the reconciliation, submission and payments of the quarterly VAT return, corporation tax calculations and other HMRC reporting requirements such as PSA
Provide ad-hoc advice and support in regards to VAT and HMRC reporting matters
Ensure key control accounts on the balance sheet are fully reconciled on a regular basis
Take a key role in the annual year-end audit, liaising with the audit team and coordinating the internal workload accordingly
Oversee the production of financial forecasts and budgets for agreed areas of responsibility in accordance with relevant timetables
About you
ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified, or qualified through relevant experience
Strong Excel and financial systems skills; SAP experience is advantageous
Experience within a project-based, professional services, or consultancy environment is desirable
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Professional, discreet, and committed to maintaining confidentiality
Proactive in keeping up to date with industry developments and relevant legislation
Previous experience in a similar finance role would be beneficial
Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to support changing business needs.
What we offer you
At BCD Travel, we work with highly motivated and passionate people. We value open communication, collaboration, and a flexible work-life balance. We offer unique, often global, experiences that empower you to develop and grow within the organization. Sustainability and helping others is also high on our list. We make a difference through charitable activities in our communities across the globe.
About us
BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Our 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as we shape a sustainable future for business travel. BCD’s leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services complete our comprehensive suite of solutions for all aspects of corporate travel. In 2024, BCD achieved US$22.9 billion in sales. For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com.
Get to know us by reading our blog and checking out our social media:
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