We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Head of Finance to lead our financial operations and ensure the delivery of timely, accurate financial information. You will play a crucial role in month-end reporting, financial compliance, VAT submissions, reconciliation processes, and maintaining regulatory obligations, while supporting the wider team with insightful trading reports. You are a hands-on financial leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You bring both rigour and adaptability, and you're comfortable building processes where needed while balancing attention to detail with commercial pragmatism. If you have experience managing financial or regulatory relationships in the travel sector, we would love to hear from you
The Job:
* Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
* Coordinate all reconciliations (bank, supplier, customer, multi-currency accounts)
* Ensure month-end close timelines and financial integrity are met
* Maintain robust internal controls and reconciliation processes
* Oversee VAT reporting and submissions, ensuring compliance with UK HMRC regulations
* Manage regulatory relationships with bodies such as the CAA and ABTA
* Develop and deliver regular trading reports to support commercial decisions
* Monitor company budgets and forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities
* Oversee provider/supplier payment schedules and ensure accuracy in invoice processing
* Maintain and optimise use of Xero for accounting
* Create, automate, and manage reports and models using Excel for analysis and decision-making
* Monitor daily cash positions and maintain short- and long-term cash flow forecasts
* Manage multi-currency accounts and exposure modelling
* Lead banking relationships and support ongoing funding initiatives
* Manage payroll operations and ensure accuracy of salary, pension, and benefit contributions
Skills Required:
* Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
* 3+ years' experience in a finance leadership or controller role
* Deep knowledge of Xero and advanced Excel skills
* Demonstrable experience in: - Month-end reporting and financial reconciliation - UK VAT reporting and compliance - multi-currency trading and reporting - Producing insightful financial and trading reports
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Comfortable working independently and building scalable financial processes
The Package:
* Salary up to £80,000
* Hybrid working in South London (3 days office based)
Interested:
* If you would lie to apply for the above vacancy, please click 'APPLY' or email your cv to helen@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk
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