Job Description

The successful candidate will likely be 5-7 years PQE with good communication and able to demonstrate experience of cross departmental systems/process improvements. You are likely to currently be in your first/second FC role, or you could be a Senior Financial Manager, from Travel sector, looking for your first FC role. The current team size is 5 plus temps, currently headed by two managers, one managing financial operations and the AP team, the other in an MA role. You will need to be hands on in financial accounting matters (tax, audit, compliance etc).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Able to support CFO & CEO Understanding of Service Sector SME (candidates with Travel Sector Experience required) Strong experience of Finance systems/reporting and reservation systems Experience of evaluating current systems, implementing new improved systems, communicating and embedding through all key touch points, restructuring/training in the face of system improvement – continuous improvement of systems accounting Strong background of commercial/business acumen, understanding of inter-departmental workflows with evidence of working across functional teams vital Excellent communication skills, assertive Commercially aware and flexible Knowledge of Sage 200 preferable Able to build strong relationships with 3rdParties – CAA, Credit card companies, banks and manage information flow to tax accountants/auditors (RSM (Audit company) help with prep of accounts, person doesn’t need to be a tax expert) Roll sleeves up job, some technical accounting Evidence of staff development/mentoring/ maximising team members’ potential would be an advantage