Senior Accountant - Airport Dimensions

Collinson Group is a global leader in driving loyalty and engagement for many of the world’s largest companies. Predominantly through the provision of travel related benefits within a market leading digital travel ecosystem. The group offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who together provide market-leading experience in delivering products and services across four core capabilities: Loyalty, Lifestyle Benefits and Insurance.

The group provides unrivalled insight and expertise around affluent consumers and frequent travellers, creating and delivering products and services now accessible to over 400m end consumers.

We have more than 25 years’ experience, with 28 global locations, servicing over 800 clients in 170 countries, employing 1,800 people.

We have been bringing innovation to the market since inception – from launching the first independent global VIP lounge access Programme, Priority Pass to being the first to sell direct travel insurance in the UK through Columbus Direct and creating the first loyalty agency of its kind in the travel sector with ICLP. Today we still invest heavily in innovation to ensure that we continue to deliver superior customer experiences.

Key clients include: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, LATAM, Flying Blue, Accor, EasyJet, HSBC, Chase, HDFC.

Our mission is focused on doing good beyond profit, which for us means we seek out opportunities for our people to share in our success and that we give back to the communities and people within which we work.

Never short of ambition, the success of our business is delivered through the diverse and talented team of over 1,800 colleagues globally.

What does a Senior Accountant Do:

We are currently seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented individual with personal integrity to become part of our Airport Dimensions Finance team as a Senior Accountant. This position reports to the Accounting Manager and helps to manage general accounting and financial processes of our company, adhering to the proper application of accounting principles.

What You'll Do:

• Process the accounting transactions, in line with Company policy and reporting requirements, to support the ongoing management of the business of the company and its various entities.
• Record and report on monthly POS revenue and associated fees.
• Post transactions and ensure accurate categorization in the general ledger for accounting and management reporting requirements.
• The invoice database tracks all business revenue and expenditure for our largest customer to enable bespoke management reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and updating this database to ensure accurate reporting is provided to our internal and external stakeholders.
  
  
• Reconcile and maintain bank balances that feed into Cashflow forecasting and support the cash requirements of the business.
  
  
• Conduct month-end, quarterly, and year-end close activities, in line with deadlines, to both internal (Corporate Reporting) and external shareholders (various Regulatory Authorities)
• Prepare periodic reporting for management regarding accounting and financial topics, including ad hoc projects and analysis work
• Liaise with regulatory authorities during annual and quarterly audits and prepare supporting documentation, calculations and analysis to support the organization’s financial records.
• Stewardship over Balance sheet and accounting ledgers
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned, including ad hoc requests, queries and project support.

What You'll Need:

• 3 to 5+ years’ prior experience as a staff accountant or similar relevant role
• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Ability to multi-task, manage your time, and have strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, including cash management, financial accounting, reporting, forecasting, and audit processes
• Reliable and results oriented, with ability to prioritize daily tasks, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong math and quantitative skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Personal integrity and respect for confidentiality and ethical standards; experience working responsibly with confidential and sensitive information
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal abilities, with proficiency in speaking and writing; works well with internal and external “customers”
• Computer literacy; skilled using various acc