Financial Accountant

loveholidays; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company in Greater London is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage operational reporting for Trade Receivables and Payables. You'll oversee reconciliations and contribute to finance automation projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in balance sheet reconciliations, advanced MS Excel skills, and some exposure to IFRS standards. Joining us means a dynamic work environment and enticing benefits like a generous vacation policy, pension contributions, and training budgets.

Benefits

Company pension contributions at 5%

Individualised training budget

Discounted holidays

25 days holidays plus 8 public holidays

Enhanced maternity / paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Expert in reconciling Trade Receivables and Trade Payables.
• Advanced MS Excel skills required.
• Understanding of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reconciliation of Trade Receivables and Payables.
• Complete timely Bank Reconciliations and report issues.
• Process expenses and invoices for payment.

Skills

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

MS Excel

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments

Finance Automation

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

Self-starter

Education

Newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CA or equivalent

Tools

SUN Q&A / Infor BI

Anaplan System

G Suite

SQL

Job description

Why loveholidays?

At loveholidays, we’re on a mission to open the world to everyone, giving our customers’ unlimited choice, unmatched ease and unmissable value for their next getaway. Our team is the driving force behind our role as our customers’ personal holiday expert - the smart way to get away.

The impact you’ll have :

Reporting to the Payments Manager, the Financial Accountant will lead and execute operational reporting for Trade Receivables and Payables, Bank Reconciliations, Expenses and other ad-hoc reporting. The ideal candidate will be automation / efficiency focussed.

Your day-to-day :

between operational systems to accounting systems

• Responsible for reconciliation of Trade Receivables and Trade Payables
• Responsible for creating ageing and generating commercial insights from Trade Receivables and Trade Payables balances
• Responsible for completing Bank Reconciliations on time and flagging any issues early
• Responsible for processing expenses / invoices to be paid
• Supporting ad-hoc Finance Automation Projects
• Supporting ad-hoc Financial Reporting

Your skillset :

• Expert in Balance Sheet Reconciliations with a focus on Trade Receivables and Trade Payables
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Exposure to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
• Exposure to Finance Automation and / or Finance efficiency improvements
• Exposure to building finance reports for senior management
• Understanding of internal controls environment
• Self starter and proactive

Not necessary but would be desirable to have :

• Newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CA or equivalent
• SUN Q&A / Infor BI
• Anaplan System
• G Suite experience
• SQL
• End to end implementation of Finance Automation

Perks of joining us :

Other than an amazing environment for you to grow, have impact and show the world your incredible skills, we offer the following benefits :

• Company pension contributions at 5%
• Individualised training budget for you to learn on the job and level yourself up
• Discounted holidays for you, your family and friends
• 25 days of holidays per annum (plus 8 public holidays) increases by 1 day for every second year of service, up to a maximum 30 days per annum
• Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and eye care vouchers

At loveholidays, we focus on developing an inclusive culture and environment that encourages personal growth and collective success. Each individual offers unique perspectives and ideas that increase the diversity and effectiveness of our teams. And we value the insight and potential you could bring on our continued journey.

The interview journey :

• Talent Acquisition screening - 30 mins
• 1st stage with Hiring Manager (combination of technical and non-technical interview) - 45 mins
• Final stage with key stakeholder/s including a task to present, in office - 1 hour