Carnival UK

Senior Management Accountant, Commercial

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Job ID 12312 Date posted 26/01/2026 Date closes 02/02/2026 City SOUTHAMPTON State HAMPSHIRE Country United Kingdom Job Type Full Time

Job Description


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 Us

Holidays are one of life’s greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.

No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world’s largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain’s rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.

Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.

It’s through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel’s Employer of Choice.


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