Accounts, Assistant

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

This role is based in the UK (Work from home). Successful candidate will be required to attend quarterly in person business update meetings in Northamptonshire, UK

Salary circa £27K

The position is not a visa sponsorship one.

Responsible for preparation of all European VAT reporting requirements; undertaking the RCI Europe Intercompany process including invoicing, reporting and settlements. Performance of posting/reconciliation of bank accounts daily, bank and account reconciliations, payment processing.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES  

• This role focusses predominantly on the VAT and Intercompany tasks. There is another role focusing predominantly on the Treasury tasks, assisting with the VAT and Intercompany tasks.

VAT

• Responsible for preparation, submission & payment of European VAT returns for RCI Europe.
• Liaison with internal Business Partners and external advisors necessary for submission of certain VAT returns.
• Maintain VAT calendar to ensure all internal and statutory deadlines are met regarding companies above.
• Support the Tax team.
• Responsibility for completing Oracle VAT control accounts balance sheet reconciliations within specified deadlines at month end and quarter end, based on risk rating (High, Medium & Low risk).
• Ensure VAT process notes are up to date.
• Ongoing improvements to the in-house Making Tax Digital system.

Intercompany

• Responsible for managing the outbound and inbound intercompany invoices and resolve any queries (upward of 15 invoices processed/raised and journaled monthly).
• Prepare intercompany reconciliations (proof) at month end and confirm intercompany balances with 8 external entities.
• Investigate and resolve any Intercompany differences.
• Arrange settlement of intercompany balances through netting and bank transfer on an ad hoc basis.
• Responsible for completing assigned balance sheet reconciliations within specified deadlines at month end and quarter end, based on risk rating (High, Medium & Low risk).

Treasury

• Performance of posting/reconciliation of bank accounts on a daily basis, and monthly bank and account reconciliations, payment processing and cover for other staff members
• Completion of month end bank reconciliations
• Investigation of any unidentified cash entries as they appear on bank statements
• Processing of journals for daily bank transactions
• Processing of manual cheque payments and bank transfer
• Responding appropriately to ad-hoc business requests

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong Excel skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work under time pressure
• Highly self-motivated

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Part qualified AAT/ACCA/ACA/CIMA
• US GAAP knowledge
• Multi-currency accounting
• Experience of working with a US parent Company or US based organisation
• SOX compliance experience

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Customer Obsession
• Decision Velocity
• Transparency
• Empowerment

Please contact the Human Resources department should you require any further clarification regarding the above

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS (internal, external, cross-functional, direct reports)

Work closely with other stakeholders in Finance department.

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.