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Senior Technical Accountant

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London, Greater London, England
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The Senior Accountant will manage month-end and year-end closing processes, prepare and record journal entries, consolidate accounts, and perform account reconciliations. Collaboration with various departments is essential for accurate completion of accounting tasks, with growth opportunities into management roles.
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About Us

TravelPerk is a hyper-growth SaaS business travel platform and a pioneer in the future of travel for work. Its all-in-one platform gives travelers the freedom they want whilst providing companies with the control they need. The result saves time, money, and hassle for everyone.

TravelPerk has industry-leading travel inventory alongside powerful management features, 24/7 customer support, state-of-the-art technology, and consumer-grade design.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we’ve grown to over 1,400 people across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a ‘unicorn’ and in 2025 we raised $200 million in a Series E funding round, increasing our valuation of $2.7 billion.

We’ve been winning awards too. Since 2023, we’ve been voted one of the best places to work, one of the fastest-growing apps and tech companies, and a leading pioneer of business travel.

These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to get the most out of their travel

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our amazing Controllership team. The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the period-end accounting closing cycles, preparing and recording general journal entries, preparing consolidated accounts and conducting account reconciliations. This position requires collaboration with various departments to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting tasks, with an expectation for growth into more complex responsibilities and potential management roles. 

The position can be based in either Barcelona, Birmingham or London. We welcome candidates applying from any country and we are able to provide a supporting relocation package if needed.

Be ready for an incredible journey that will take a lot from you, but also give you a lot back. Each person on our team is amazing at what they do, and you’ll be pushed to be your absolute best.


What you will do:

  • Perform a magnitude of different tasks for month-end and year-end closing;
  • Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and subsequent analytical reviews of any discrepancies;
  • Manage and review intercompany journal entries and their reconciliations;
  • Supporting the business growth in an organized and controlled way;
  • Act as the primary accountant for consolidated foreign currency revaluation and translation processes;
  • Lead accountant for holding company accounting, including intercompany eliminations and consolidation accounting;
  • Perform monthly and yearly consolidation, and prepare appropriate financial statements;
  • Be in charge of the audit of your subsidiaries being the main point of contact for external auditors.

What you need:

  • Extensive experience in accounting required, including training in intermediate and advanced accounting topics
  • Accountant designation (ACA, ACCA or CPA) or progress towards designation
  • Public accounting experience preferred
  • Proven track record of working w/ multi-entity and global organizations
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken) and fluent in English
  • Organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
  • Analytical thinker and detailed oriented
  • Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and relationship management skills
  • Entrepreneurial attitude – we own our processes and be proactive and accountable as we look to find solutions, not problems. Be proud of what you produce and achieve
  • Sense of initiative, with a winning mentality
  • An innovative and enthusiastic individual looking to make an impact
  • Growth mindset – adapt to the dynamic nature of a fast-paced business – assist with scalable solutions as we navigate projects across the Controllership team to grow the business and improve our processes;
  • Tech awareness – active interest in technology and automation – we constantly strive to improve and automate our policies so that we operate world-class processes.

Bonus points for:

  • Experience in setting up financial controls
  • Experience in the travel industry 
  • Knowledge of US GAAP
  • Netsuite experience


Benefits - UK

💰 A competitive compensation package, including equity options in TravelPerk;

🌴 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays;

💼 Company Pension Plan with Aviva; 

💊 Private medical insurance from Bupa;

🙌 Life insurance with Zurich;

🧘‍ Income Protection + Wellbeing App with Unum;

🦷 Access to voluntary dental insurance through Bupa;

🚲 Tax-efficient schemes such as Cycle2Work & electric car leasing via Octopus;

💪 Discounts on 12-month gym memberships with GymFlex;

💙 iFeel - a mental health support tool with access to therapists year round;

🎟️ Access to a wide variety of discounts and rewards;

🥳 Unforgettable TravelPerk events, including our spectacular annual summer party;

👶 Parental leave: 12 to 16 weeks, based on location and eligibility factors;

🫶 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice;

🌎 A ’Work from anywhere’ in the world allowance of 20 working days per year.

📈 Exponential growth opportunities


How We Work & Values

Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk is the platform for human connection in real life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be within commuting distance of one of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great workplace.

At TravelPerk, we prioritise experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials.

TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—, and we want to ensure that the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning you're welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you.

You can check about our values here and see our IRL approach in this video. We'll guide you through our culture and explain how it will underpin your success in this role.

Read more about our latest updates here.

We provide relocation assistance for certain roles. Please specify your need for this in your application, and we will evaluate the possibility on a case-by-case basis. English is our official office language, so we request that resumes be submitted in English for effective communication.

How we work
Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk is the platform for human connection in real life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. For roles in Customer Care, this can be up to 5 days per week in the office. As such, this role requires you to be within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great workplace.

At TravelPerk, we prioritize experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials.

TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—and we want to ensure that the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning you're welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you.

All official communications will come from email addresses ending in @travelperk.com, our main social channels, or verified recruiters on LinkedIn linked to our official accounts.

TravelPerk London, England Office

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7-12 Noel Street, London, United Kingdom, W1F 8GC

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