Finance Executive

Travel Trade Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the travel sector is seeking a Finance Executive to handle day-to-day bookkeeping and financial operations. The role involves working with Xero, managing supplier payments, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic international environment. This opportunity offers a package that includes a salary of £30,000, holiday perks, and direct collaboration with experienced financial leaders.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Discounts on trips

Opportunities for financial insights with an experienced CFO

A friendly, fast-paced office environment

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a bookkeeping or finance admin role.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Process and schedule payments to suppliers across various currencies.
• Regular reconciliation of bank and payment accounts in Xero.
• Assist with multi-currency transactions and correct exchange rates.

Skills

Bookkeeping Experience

Tech Proficiency: Xero

Advanced Excel Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organised and Self-Motivated

Experience working with international suppliers

Familiarity with cloud-based collaboration tools

Job description

New Finnace Executive you'll play a pivotal role in our finance operations, handling day-to-day bookkeeping, supplier payments, reconciliations, and supporting our finance partners. You'll work closely with our fractional CFO and our accountants to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across financial functions. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, international environment and enjoys working with systems and numbers. , at least 2 years' experience in Xero and Salesforce required.

The Role:

• Supplier Management: Process and schedule payments to suppliers across various currencies and regions
• Bank and Account Reconciliation: Regular reconciliation of bank, credit card, and payment accounts in Xero
• Currency Management: Assist with multi-currency transactions and ensure correct exchange rates and FX handling
• Financial Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for internal reporting and compliance
• Collaboration: Liaise with our fractional CFO and external accountants to support month-end close, tax filings, and other reporting needs
• Process Improvement: Help refine finance processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency or accuracy

Skills Required:

• Bookkeeping Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in a bookkeeping or finance admin role
• Tech Proficiency: Xero: Strong working knowledge is essential Excel: Advanced Excel skills, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliation tools
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy and diligence are essential in handling multi-currency transactions and reconciliations
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Organised and Self-Motivated: Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload across three days
• Experience working with international suppliers and multi-currency accounting
• Prior experience in travel, hospitality, or consumer services sectors
• Familiarity with cloud-based collaboration tools (e.g. Google Workspace, Slack)

The Package:

• Salary £30,000
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Discounts on our trips
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced CFO and gain broader financial insight
• A friendly, fast-paced office in vibrant Southwest London

Interested:

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