Established Tour Operator, which sells to trade through experienced travel consultants and offers a bespoke online booking tool, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team in Birmingham on a part-time basis (3 days per week).
In return, you can expect a successful career with a dynamic, growing, and entrepreneurial travel company. The starting salary is 16k pa (for three days) plus benefits. The role is based in Birmingham, near Birmingham Airport.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The main purpose of the role is to support the business with various day-to-day financial operations within the offline team, including:
* Accounts payable, liaising with suppliers, and reviewing bookings for payment readiness.
* Prioritising supplier statements and invoices for payment (cost of sales).
* Checking bookings to ensure funds have been collected and folders are prepared correctly.
* Liaising with suppliers and internal staff to resolve issues.
* Challenging suppliers on incorrect or outstanding payments or refunds.
* Working with the reservations/offline team to ensure payment requests are correct and timely.
* Preparing payment support documents for the finance team, ensuring accuracy of booking references, values, and bank details.
* Ensuring commercial payments are correct and made to agents.
* Supporting the offline team and credit controller as needed.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Excellent communication skills.
* Strong IT skills, including Dolphin and Excel spreadsheets.
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
* Keen attention to detail.
* Effective time management skills.
* Knowledge of internal controls and audits.
THE PACKAGE:
The starting salary is up to 35k pa, dependent on experience, with benefits to be discussed at interview. This is an established, yet growing and ambitious travel company offering opportunities for career progression. The role is ideally based in Birmingham (potentially hybrid), with alternative options in London if nearer to that office.
INTERESTED?
Please follow the instructions to apply and attach your CV. This vacancy is managed by Claire Muge. You can contact me at (phone number removed) or (url removed). If this role isn’t right for you, but you’re keen to advance your career in the travel industry, we have other opportunities. Due to high application volume, we are unable to reply to everyone individually.
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