Finance Executive

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

Job summary

A leading company specializing in travel recruitment seeks a Finance Executive to manage financial operations. The role requires expertise in bookkeeping and proficiency with Xero and multi-currency accounting, offering opportunities for collaboration with experienced finance professionals and a vibrant work culture.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Discounts on trips

Opportunity to work closely with an experienced CFO

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Xero is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills required, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Experience working with international suppliers and multi-currency accounting.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day bookkeeping, supplier payments, and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records for internal reporting.
• Assist with multi-currency transactions and ensure correct exchange rates.

Skills

Bookkeeping Experience

Xero

Excel

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organised and Self-Motivated

Multi-Currency Accounting Experience

Education

Minimum 2 years experience in bookkeeping or finance admin role

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

New Finance 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 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 is 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:

• If you would like to apply for the above vacancy, please click 'APPLY' or email (url removed).