Job Description
About Us:
Cookson Adventures specialize in crafting the most creative, luxurious, bespoke holidays, adventures and experiences on the planet. We like to consider that we lead the sector in terms of unrivalled creativity, complexity of logistics and delivering unforgettable experiences for our clients. We count amongst our clients some of the world’s most successful individuals, so we aim for exemplary levels of service and professionalism. The company has well located offices in Holland Park, close to the shops and restaurants in Westfield Shopping centre, and a short walk from central line / over ground stations.
The Role:
We consider this a key hire for the business and are seeking a truly outstanding entrepreneurial and dynamic individual. We are looking for a qualified or part-qualified accountant for a full-time role. Reporting into the Finance Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for heading up our finance function, implementing new reporting processes and helping to deliver our 2024 strategic plan.
The opportunity is particularly exciting for the right candidate as they are joining the business at exactly the right time to create their own role in a well-established growing company
The role demands a strong understanding of:
* Preparation of monthly management accounts
* Payments and payment reconcilations
* Project accounting
* Identifying cost savings and managing budgets
* Preparation of our end of year accounts
* Compliance and regulatory accounting
Preferred Skills
* At least 2 years’ experience in a finance role, preferably in the travel sector.
* Be entrepreneurial, a ‘doer’, and enjoy working within small team environments.
* A genuine passion for travel, adventure, and luxury
* Experience on Xero or similar systems would be beneficial
Salary
·Dependent on experience; expected to be between £33k and £37k per year
Benefits
* Opportunity to work with a best of breed company, in a team passionate about organizing the most creative holidays on the planet.
* Hybrid work, with 3 days in our London (W11) office and 2 days WFH
* Annual bonus scheme, and £1,000 to put towards benefits of your choice each year.
* 23 days holiday, increasing for long term service
* Good office environment with engaged stuff and regular social events
* Opportunity for occasional travel (including company leave for “fam trips”)
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