Assistant Accountant, UK/EU Full Time NEW

We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑focused Assistant Accountant to join our EMEA Finance team. In this role, you’ll support the Regional Business Partner – UK & Europe with the accounting and reporting for our UK/EU sales entities and North Europe inbound DMCs. It’s an excellent opportunity for a part‑qualified accountant who’s ready to develop, build analytical skills, and gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of finance activities in a truly global business.

You’ll work closely with our Shared Service Centres and wider Europe Finance team to keep our financial processes running smoothly — from reconciliations and month‑end tasks through to compliance and audit support. Your work will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial information behind our regional operations.

This is a permanent, hybrid role based in our Brixton, London office, with approximately 2–3 days per week onsite.

What We’re Looking For

While personality, attitude, and a collaborative approach are incredibly important to success in this role, a strong baseline of technical accounting knowledge is equally essential. We can support you to grow and develop, but this role requires a solid foundation that enables you to work confidently and keep pace with the team from the start.

Some of the experience you’ll bring includes:

• A degree-level qualification in finance, accounting, or a related field
• A solid understanding of core accounting processes and systems
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Great time management and the ability to meet deadlines
• A proactive, positive, can‑do attitude with a willingness to learn and get involved in all areas of the business
• Comfort working with diverse teams and across cultures
• Accountability, teamwork, and the ability to stay focused on detailed tasks

Desirable

• Progressing towards CA/CIMA (or equivalent)
• Experience working in an international environment

Timeline & Interview Process

We are looking to move swiftly and aim for a start date as soon as possible. After shortlisting, the selection process may include:

• Phone Screening or Willo Assessment – If selected, you may be invited to complete a Phone Screening or short Willo assessment, which includes a mix of video and written questions.
• 45‑Minute Video Interview – A competency‑based interview with members of the Finance team.
• In‑Person Interview – Brixton Office – An opportunity to meet the team, see our working environment, and gain a feel for our culture.

If you’re ready to grow your finance career while contributing to a dynamic, global team, we’d love to hear from you.

Please Note:

• We recognise that AI use in applications is becoming more common. We run all applications through an AI washer, so if you choose to use AI, please do so with care and include something personal — it really makes a difference!
• We also reserve the right to close this advert earlier than stated if we receive a high volume of applications.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

• Flexible work arrangements, work-from-home and the ability to ‘work from anywhere’ 4 weeks a year
• A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
• 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips
• A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
• Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
• 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
• Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they’re more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it’s our people and the work they do that bring them to life.