About this role
Carnival UK are a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our customers. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking Senior Management Accountant – Commercial, a role that blends impactful commercial ownership with supportive, people‑centred leadership.
With responsibilities spanning month‑end processes, judgement‑based accounting, issue resolution and continuous improvement, the role plays a key part in strengthening how financial insight is delivered to the business. Alongside this, you’ll foster a positive, developmental environment — coaching team members, sharing knowledge, and creating space for individuals to thrive as they build their careers in finance.
Role Overview
- Lead the onboard revenue accounting activity, covering pre‑cruise and on‑cruise revenue streams.
- Identify and resolve accounting issues, including areas requiring judgement, with clear communication of impacts.
- Provide commercial insight across evolving revenue initiatives, including all‑inclusive beverage packages, digital booking channels, and new onboard propositions.
- Manage and develop team members within an expanding revenue portfolio.
This role is positioned at CUK08 level within our organisation and is available on a full‑time, permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.
What You'll Bring
- Qualified accountant with strong technical competence.
- Experience providing commercial insight and supporting business‑critical decision‑making.
- Ability to lead and develop junior team members, including apprentices in structured study programmes.
- Confidence partnering across the business to drive understanding and performance.
Application Guidance
Diversity is our strength, and we encourage applications from those with varied experiences, whether you meet every listed requirement or not. If you’re passionate about finance and looking for an opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you.
In person interviews will be held 16th & 17th February
Why Join Us?
Working with us means more than just a role in finance. It’s about being part of a team that values well‑being and personal growth.
- Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
- Annual bonus
- Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
- Employee Shares Plan
- Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
- Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal
- Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
- Employee‑led networks
- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
- Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment
- In‑house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
- Life Assurance
Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we might close applications earlier than advertised. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become part of a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us.
Recruitment Journey
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About Carnival Corporation
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) is the largest global cruise company, and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines and a fleet of over 90 ships. Together its cruise lines – including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn – visit more than 800 ports around the world and account for nearly 40% of the overall cruise market globally.
In 2024, the company’s talented workforce of over 160,000 team members from 150 countries delivered unforgettable happiness to approximately 13.5 million guests by providing extraordinary cruise vacations, while honoring the integrity of every ocean sailed, place visited, and life touched.
Carnival Corporation owns and operates eight destinations globally, designed exclusively for guests of the company’s cruise lines, as well as Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour company in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. The company is dual-listed and traded on the London and New York stock exchanges and is included in both the S&P 500 index in the US and the FTSE 250 index in the UK.
What you'll do
- Lead the onboard revenue accounting activity and identify and resolve accounting issues. Provide commercial insight across evolving revenue initiatives and manage team members within an expanding revenue portfolio.
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