Staff Accountant

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Purpose of the job:

We are currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented individual with strong personal integrity and a proactive mindset to join the Collinson Group Controllership team as a Staff Accountant.  Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role plays a key part in managing the company’s general accounting and financial operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately and timely code supplier invoices in accordance with the company’s policies and chart of accounts and reporting requirements, ensuring alignment with budget comparisons and supporting effective financial management across all business entities
• Record and report on monthly point-of-sale (POS) revenue and associated fees
• Submit monthly, quarterly and annual sales reports to authorities for accurate revenue reporting, rent calculations and sales tax filings.  Manage the property tax filings for all lounges in the partnership
• Maintain and update tracking systems to monitor reimbursable costs throughout their lifecycle, ensuring timely, accurate processing and recovery
• Conduct month-end, quarterly, and year-end close activities and provide results to internal and external stakeholders
• Support external audit processes by preparing and submitting accurate PBC schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring timely delivery of documentation and reconciliations
• Keep stakeholders across multiple time zones informed through clear and timely written and verbal communication
• Perform ad hoc tasks and special projects as assigned, contributing to departmental initiatives and supporting broader company objectives and strategic goals
• Drive quality and customer service according to company standards; develops collaborative relationships with external and internal stakeholders

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, including cash management, financial accounting, reporting, forecasting, and audit processes
• Detail-oriented maintaining high accuracy in coding, reporting, and reconciliations, minimizing errors, impact on others and ensuring data integrity
• Takes initiative to solve problems, manage tasks independently, and seek opportunities for growth within the company
• Strong organizational skills to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, deadlines, and reporting requirements in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical thinking to interpret financial data, identifies trends or discrepancies, and supports decision-making with sound analysis
• Strong communications to keep stakeholders informed, to explain financial information clearly, and to collaborate across departments
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, new systems, and evolving business needs with flexibility and resilience
• Ability to handle sensitive financial data responsibly, upholding ethical standards and trust
• Reliable and results oriented, with ability to prioritize daily tasks, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong math and quantitative skills
• Personal integrity and respect for confidentiality and ethical standards; experience working responsibly with confidential and sensitive information
• Proven experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Outlook, and especially Excel; high level of aptitude with spreadsheets required
• 1 to 3 years prior experience as a staff accountant or similar relevant role
• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

About us: Our story

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.

Equal Opportunities: Our commitment to inclusion

Collinson is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes differences in all their forms including: colour, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, family status, age, individuals with disabilities and people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences as we strongly believe this contributes to our on-going success.

We are focused on continually evolving our purpose driven, high performing culture, providing an environment where our people have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and do interesting and meaningful work. Our company values are: Act smarter, Do the right thing, One team and Be insight led. These help guide everything we do internally in terms of how we think, act and interact, right through to how we deliver value to our customers and clients.

If you need any extra support throughout the interview process, then please email us at recruitment@collinson.com

Reward & Benefits: What's in it for me?

You can look forward to a competitive salary and benefit plan including but not limited to:

• 100% employer paid medical, dental, life & LTD insurance for employees

• 100% match to your 401k deferrals (limited) with 100% vesting at 6 months

• Supplemental Insurance including STD, additional Life

• Priority Pass Membership

• Global Mentoring Program

• Wellness Programs

• Lifestyle Benefits