Finance Operations Manager (Travel Industry) Job at London Full Time

Mapped Recruitment is delighted to be working with a luxury travel company looking to build its internal finance team.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the finance team, including projects such as the migration and implementation of data into new systems (Sage Line 50)

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a well-established business now in a growth phase!

This role is fully remote in the UK. You’ll need to travel to London for the training period and every quarter. Candidates must have full working rights in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

Management Accounts

• Prepare monthly management accounts within agreed deadlines.

• Produce profit & loss statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.

• Investigate and explain variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.

• Prepare and post month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation).

General Ledger & Month-End

• Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.

• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Post journals, including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany entries.

• Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation.

• Ensure financial records are accurate and audit-ready.

• Work closely with and support the Head of Finance in executing financial plans and priorities.

Payroll & Compliance

• Run end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.

• Support year-end statutory accounts preparation and audit.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Produce regular financial reports and ad hoc analysis.

• Maintain organised and accurate financial records.

• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years in a similar Finance role within the Travel industry is essential for this position – candidates without Travel industry experience unfortunately cannot be considered
• Technology-forward finance professional, experience with varying ERPs/systems – Sage 50 experience is required
• Excellent communication skills

This role is fully remote in the UK. You’ll need to travel to London for the training period and every quarter. Candidates must have full working rights in the UK.