Assistant Accountant – Travel sector Full Time

My client a premium, members-only travel service that provides exclusive, negotiated rates, elevated perks, and curated luxury stays around the world are seeking a technically strong Assistant Accountant to join their friendly team.

• Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum.
• Working hours: 9:30am–6:00pm.
• Working pattern: Hybrid role with one day per week working from home.
• Location: Central London, conveniently located near Oxford Circus tube station.

Responsibilities:

Transaction Processing & General Ledger Support

• Assist with posting journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records within the accounting system.
• Support the maintenance of the general ledger.

Contractor & Supplier Payments

• Process and manage payments to independent contractors, ensuring compliance with agreed terms and relevant VAT obligations.
• Verify contractor invoices and supporting documentation prior to payment authorisation.
• Manage the end-to-end supplier payment process, including scheduling payment runs and maintaining accurate payment records.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to resolve invoice queries, discrepancies, and payment issues in a timely manner.

Reconciliations & Month-End Support

• Own and perform bank reconciliations on a daily basis, ensuring all accounts are fully reconciled and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Support month-end close processes, including preparing schedules and working papers.
• Help ensure all financial data is complete and ready for reporting deadlines.

Payroll & VAT Support

• Support payroll processing by preparing and checking data.
• Assist in the preparation of VAT returns and supporting schedules.
• Ensure records are maintained in line with HMRC requirements.

Backlog & Data Clean-Up

• Support in clearing any backlog of financial transactions.
• Assist with data clean-up and ensuring records are accurate and complete.
• Help maintain organised and audit-ready documentation.

Reporting & Administration

• Assist in preparing regular financial reports and ad hoc analysis.
• Maintain organised filing systems (electronic and paper).
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve queries and gather information.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team.

About you:

• 1–3 years’ experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping (this is very important).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Stripe and Revolut.
• Strong understanding of commission payment platforms such as Onyx, TACS, etc.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that is really growing and evolving at a rapid pace. If this sounds like the next long term job for you – please apply today for immediate consideration.