Finance Operations Manager (Travel)

Your new company You will work for a private membership service that gives travellers access to specially negotiated rates, added perks, and curated stays at high-end places around the world through a tech-driven platform built on strong hospitality partnerships. Your new role • This is a newly created role which offers the opportunity to support the Head of Finance in overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance department, supporting in financial strategy, process implementation/improvement, and, as a priority, to clear a backlog of financial data to bring records up to date. Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): Clearing backlog of financial transactions and reconciliations • Review of existing processes and work with the Head of Finance to make improvements where necessary to increase efficiencies. • Preparation of monthly Management Accounts • Production of P&L statements, balance sheet reconciliation and variance analysis • Review of variances against budget/forecast, providing commentary • Month end journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation) • Bank reconciliation • Intercompany accounting/journals • Maintaining the fixed asset register (including depreciation) • End-to-end Payroll • VAT returns • Supporting year-end statutory accounts preparation • Assist with the year-end audit • Regular financial reporting • Business Partnering with internal/external stakeholders What you'll need to succeed • Recent, relevant experience in a similar role with strong experience/knowledge of Management Accounts, Payroll and VAT • Relevant industry experience i.e. travel/hospitality, ideally with exposure to commission payment platforms • Experience clearing backlogs within a high-volume capacity • Double-entry bookkeeping knowledge/experience • Excel including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables What you'll get in return • Flexible working options are available with a hybrid working pattern of 3-4 days in the office and 1-2 from home each week. • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus your birthday off • 'Nomad days' - work from anywhere you wish for up to 10 days per year • Pension • Working hours are 9:30am-6pm, Monday to Friday. • You must have legal right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk