Accountant/Finance Manager
Pubblicato il 17-09-2026 - Abercrombie & Kent in Milano
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 premio 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
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EEO Statement
Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.