Finance Operations Manager - Travel Sector

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: 2/3 days a week WFH
• 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.