Financial Accountant – Hostelworld Group
**Location:** Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. The role is based in Ireland and we offer a hybrid model with an office hub in Dublin.
About Us 🚀
Hostelworld Group is the world’s leading social travel platform, connecting travellers to one another and creating unforgettable moments. We operate an asset‑light, cash‑generative business model that combines a social network with a booking engine, unlocking social insights and a powerful network effect for the travel industry.
Who You’ll Work With
The Financial Control team is a dynamic, high-performing group responsible for day‑to‑day finance operations, financial reporting, control and compliance across the group. You will report directly to the Finance Manager and lead the integration of a newly acquired entity.
What You’ll Do
* Own the financial management of one or more legal entities, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
* Lead the month‑end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
* Act as the main point of contact with the third‑party service provider, managing the transition and ensuring service delivery.
* Design and implement financial controls, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
* Prepare statutory accounts and coordinate audit activities, acting as a key contact for external auditors.
* Collaborate with FP&A, tax and other cross‑functional teams to align financial data and support budgeting processes.
* Identify opportunities to streamline, automate and enhance reporting and control activities.
* Support the preparation of board packs, investor reports and other management reporting.
* Participate in ad‑hoc projects such as systems upgrades, new entity setup and finance transformation initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA with 1‑2 years of post‑qualification experience.
* Self‑starter with high attention to detail and a can‑do attitude.
* Ability to work under pressure and navigate uncertainty.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills for senior management interaction.
* Growth mindset and appetite for continuous learning.
* Interest in the travel / tech space.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary & benefits.
* Enhanced annual leave plus 3 wellbeing days per year.
* Paid family leave (maternity, paternity, surrogacy & adoption).
* Agile working – including a Working‑from‑Abroad policy.
* Investments in your ongoing growth & development.
* Inclusive people policies for sickness, menopause, compassionate and fertility leave.
* Paid volunteering days (5 per year).
OUR BEHAVIOURS
* Grow others – invest in each other’s development.
* Master it – own your area of expertise and dig for the why.
* Collaborate – we are in it together, embracing diverse thinking.
* Adapt – we work fluidly and pivot when necessary.
* Deliver – outcomes first, activity second, with speed and quality.
Seniority Level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Accounting / Auditing and Finance
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