Management & Financial Accountant (FTC)

Employment type: Contract. Management & Financial Accountant (FTC- Maternity cover) Borough, South London (SE1 1EP) - Hybrid Worldwide Events Group Worldwide Events Group, founded in 2004, is a recognised leader in global MICE and luxury travel. Across our portfolio, we bring people together and facilitate meaningful relationships, a philosophy we call H2H, human‑to‑human connection. Innovation drives our evolution. We’re embracing AI to elevate personalisation, streamline event design and create smarter, more intuitive experiences for our global communities. Our work is delivered through two industry‑leading brands, each serving a distinct global community. Private Luxury Events: Expect the Extraordinary Private Luxury Events delivers world‑class experiences to the luxury travel community through its event brands Amour, Private Luxury, TFest and Ultra. Our ethos has always been to put the human experience first. This mantra has powered some of the most respected events in the industry, inspiring thousands of luxury travel professionals around the world and at the heart of everything we do lies a passion for connecting people. M&I M&I brings together high-calibre meeting planners and exhibitors from the hospitality industry through a series of standout events across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Our portfolio includes M&I Expo, M&I Flagship, M&I Healthcare, and M&I Luxe. We create beautifully crafted events that spark meaningful engagement, from curated 1-2-1 meetings to immersive moments that showcase exceptional destinations, hotels, venues and MICE services. Our events take place across Europe, the Americas and the Middle East in some of the world's most extraordinary destinations. The Role As a Management & Financial Accountant, you will be a key member of our Finance team. The role is a broad one encompassing most elements of management accounts and revenue accounting, full responsibility for the purchase ledger, full responsibility for the creation of all payments for approval by the FD, some financial accounting tasks like managing fixed assets, basic treasury and cash management tasks and management of company card programs and staff expenses. You’ll join our growing team of experienced, passionate people who have delivered hundreds of events worldwide and who bring creativity, precision and purpose to everything we do. This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract reporting to our Finance Director. Responsibilities Oversee deferred revenue to ensure income is recognised in the P&L in the month the event occurs, as opposed to when it's billed. Maintain accruals to ensure that any income or costs that haven't yet happened but are due are recorded correctly in the P&L. Process general and event-related prepayments to account for costs in the P&L when the service occurs, as opposed to when the invoice is received. Oversee accounts payable, including weekly GBP payment runs and ad hoc international payments. Prepare VAT returns and ensure VAT compliance across the business and within the Finance team. Ensure new assets are added to the fixed asset register and current assets are correctly depreciated. Run revenue variance analysis between Xero and Salesforce per event to ensure accurate billing. Complete bank reconciliations for all bank accounts. Oversee company credit cards and employee expenses. Handle any client queries. Respond to ad hoc requests from non-finance colleagues. Assist with the year-end audit. Implement new processes and software to improve efficiency. Due to the nature of our work, you may occasionally be required to work outside standard hours to support events or meet key deadlines Requirements You’ll thrive in this role if you bring: Ability to deputise for the Finance Director on occasion and be fully aware of the responsibility associated with being so close to the company’s cash. An innovative, collaborative approach to tackling increasing team workloads and a constant willingness to try using new technologies are prerequisites. Ability to take ownership of a broad, fast-paced workload from day one, learning quickly and working independently with minimal handover. Solid grasp of accruals-based accounting (deferred revenue, accruals and prepayments) and UK VAT, ideally in an event-driven business. Confidence running month-end close and reconciling across multiple bank accounts and systems (Xero and Salesforce experience a bonus). A clear communicator who can support non-finance colleagues and handle client queries professionally. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Qualified or part-qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or significant equivalent experience in a similar role. Benefits We offer a thoughtful package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work–life balance. Basic salary of £46,000 per annum. 28 days' holiday plus UK bank holidays, with additional days awarded for length of service. A centrally located London office with a summer terrace within walking distance of the world-famous Borough Market. Regular employee social events supported by our Happiness & Culture team. Monthly contribution towards Bupa private health insurance (post-probation). Employee Assistance Program offering confidential wellbeing support. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support growing families. 4 pm Friday finish! How to Apply We review applications on a rolling basis and will close the role once we’ve found our match. To avoid disappointment, apply via the button shown. Our Commitment to Diversity We foster an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including differences in gender identity, orientation, expression, age, race, ethnicity, physical or mental ability, neurodiversity, religion or belief, and socio‑economic background. Our diversity strengthens our perspective, fuels innovation, and deepens our connection to the clients and communities we serve around the world. Find Out More Company: wwideevents.com | mi-forums.co Brands: amourforums.com | privateluxuryevents.com | privateluxuryforums.com | privateluxuryevents.com/ultra | travel-fest.com