Finance Operations Manager - Travel Sector - Fully remote
13 days ago
London
My client a premium, members-only travel service that provides exclusive, negotiated rates, elevated perks, including curated luxury stays around the world are seeking a hands-on Finance Operations Manager to join their friendly growing team. • Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum, • Working hours: 9:30am–6:00pm, • Working pattern: Fully remote (You will be required to go into office 1-2 times a month), • Location: Central London You will be working closely with the Head of Finance to implement new procedures, strengthen financial controls, and help establish scalable systems. Management Accounts • Prepare monthly management accounts in line with agreed deadlines., • Produce profit & loss statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and detailed variance analysis., • Investigate, analyse, and clearly explain variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods., • Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation. General Ledger & Month-End • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger., • Perform bank reconciliations and full balance sheet reconciliations., • Post journals, including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany entries., • Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation., • Ensure all financial records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready., • Work closely with and support the Head of Finance in delivering financial plans and priorities. Reporting & Continuous Improvement • Produce regular financial reports and ad hoc financial analysis., • Maintain well-organised, accurate financial records and documentation., • Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders as required., • Support ongoing improvements to financial processes, systems, and internal controls. About you: Essential • 2–4+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role., • Strong working knowledge of management accounts, payroll, and VAT., • Experience working through financial backlogs or high-volume transactional environments., • Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping., • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulae)., • Experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar)., • Good working knowledge of Stripe and Revolut., • Strong understanding of commission payment platforms such as Onyx, TACS, etc. Desirable • Experience in a fast-paced or growing business., • Previous experience in the travel industry. Skills & Competencies: • Hands-on and execution-focused, with a strong attention to detail., • Proactive and willing to get into the detail to resolve issues., • Able to follow direction while working independently to deliver outcomes., • Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines., • Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment., • Clear communicator with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. My client is looking to move quickly - if this sounds like the role you have been searching for, please apply today for immediate consideration.