[Hiring] Accounts Assistant @Travel + Leisure Co.

Role Description

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

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Desirable Qualifications

• 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

Working Relationships

Work closely with other stakeholders in Finance department.

Company Description

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 [email protected], including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.