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 £52,000 per annum
• Working hours: 9:30am–6:00pm
• Working pattern: Hybrid role with one day per week working from home.
• Location: Central London, conveniently located near Oxford Circus tube station.

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.