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Job Description: Come and join one of the world’s leading luxury travel brands. A&K Travel Group is a dynamic collection of travel and cruise companies, including Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal, and the world’s oldest travel agency, Cox & Kings. We create unique, immersive travel experiences worldwide. Our people make us   a great place   to work, fostering a supportive environment with ongoing training and global career opportunities. We also make a difference: Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy has supported communities for 40 years, and we were recognised by Which? for exceptional client care during the pandemic. ROLE PROFILE Position :                            Accountant/Finance Manager, Italy Services Department :                     Group Finance Location :                            Milan, Italy Reports to :                        Europe Regional Finance Director Salary Range: EURO 50,000.00 - 60,000.00 PURPOSE The Finance Manager will have full ownership of the Italy Services entity (c.15 employees), leading all financial, payroll, and statutory activities. This is a hands-on role combining financial control, accounting, payroll coordination, and business partnering within a small, standalone entity environment. RESPONSIBILITIES Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Control & Accounting • Maintain full ownership of the general ledger and accounting records • Record and analyse salaries, including payroll postings and reconciliations • Manage fixed assets: capitalisation, movements, and monthly depreciation • Record purchase invoices, staff expenses, and ensure compliance with deductibility rules • Prepare and post accruals and deferrals (G&A and other costs) • Manage bank postings, reconciliations, and transaction allocations 2. Payments & Cash Management • Oversee and process all payments including: • Salaries, tax payments, pension funds, and suppliers • VAT, corporate taxes, and other statutory payments • Act as secondary approver on banking platforms • Monitor cash flow and working capital 3. VAT, Tax & Statutory Compliance • Prepare and submit VAT returns and maintain VAT registers • Manage quarterly and annual tax declarations • Coordinate with external advisors (CPA, payroll consultant) • Ensure compliance with Italian statutory and tax requirements 4. Management Reporting & Planning • Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis • Produce additional reporting (e.g. Prophix reports) • Support budgeting and forecasting processes including: • P&L and G&A cost planning • Salary cost projections • Reconciliation of budget/forecast vs. actuals 5. Payroll Administration • Act as key interface with outsourced payroll provider • Collect and submit monthly payroll inputs including: • Absences, sick leave, parental leave • Salary adjustments and working hour changes • Expense reimbursements and benefits • Review payroll outputs and ensure accuracy of payslips • Process salary payments and resolve discrepancies 6. Employee Finance Administration • Support onboarding processes (tax data, benefits, system coordination) • Manage lunch voucher process (calculation, ordering, distribution) • Support expenses process (with ongoing automation improvements) • Process bonus payments in coordination with HR 7. Revenue & Intercompany Accounting • Raise and record sales invoices (including SDI e-invoicing) • Manage recharge invoices and intercompany transactions • Reconcile intercompany balances and agreements 8. Audit & Governance • Lead the audit process and prepare statutory accounts • Ensure timely delivery of audit requirements and filings • Maintain strong internal controls and compliance 9. Team & Stakeholder Management • Manage and oversee the local finance resource • Act as the primary finance contact for the Italy entity • Collaborate with HR, regional finance teams, and external providers SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Qualified accountant or equivalent experience in Italy • Strong knowledge of Italian GAAP, VAT, and payroll processes • Experience in a broad, hands-on finance role within a small entity • Strong understanding of end-to-end accounting and payroll • Experience working with external payroll providers and auditors • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills • Fluent in Italian and English PERSON SPECIFICATION • Hands-on and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership • Comfortable operating as a standalone finance lead • Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset • Effective communicator with both finance and non-finance stakeholders AKTG EEO Statement Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.