Assistant Accountant (Travel)
JOB_53929904795925Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Travel, Hospitality, Leisure & TourismPay
£35,000 - £38,000
Assistant Accountant - Travel - £35k-£38k - Central London
Your new company
You will work for a private membership service that gives travellers access to specially negotiated rates, added perks, and curated stays at high‑end places around the world through a tech‑driven platform built on strong hospitality partnerships.
Your new role
This is a newly created role due to business growth, in which you will support the Head of Accounts with core finance processes including transaction processing (AP/AR), payroll support, and VAT preparation. Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
You will work for a private membership service that gives travellers access to specially negotiated rates, added perks, and curated stays at high‑end places around the world through a tech‑driven platform built on strong hospitality partnerships.
Your new role
This is a newly created role due to business growth, in which you will support the Head of Accounts with core finance processes including transaction processing (AP/AR), payroll support, and VAT preparation. Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Assisting with month-end journal posting (accruals, prepayments)
- Processing and execution of invoices and payments (ensuring correct VAT treatment, supporting documentation is in place etc)
- Maintaining accurate financial and payment records
- Investigation and resolution of supplier/payment queries
- Daily bank reconciliation
- Supporting month-end process
- Supporting payroll preparation, checking data
- Assisting with VAT returns
- Supporting with financial transaction backlog clean-up
- Assist with financial reporting and analysis
- Assist with audit
- Managing quarterly and annual ABTA, ATOL and IATA reporting
What you'll need to succeed
- Recent, relevant experience working in a similar Assistant Accountant role within a fast-paced environment.
- Relevant industry experience (i.e. travel/hospitality) is desirable, but not essential.
- You will be accurate, detail oriented, well-organised and consistent, with a genuine desire to learn.
- Maximum of 1-month notice period (immediate availability highly desirable)
- Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, including debits/credits
- Excel and system knowledge (Sage desirable)
- You must have legal right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.
What you'll get in return
- Flexible working options are available with a hybrid working pattern of 3-4 days in the office and 1-2 from home each week.
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus your birthday off
- 'Nomad days' - work from anywhere you wish for up to 10 days per year
- Pension
- Working hours are 9:30am-6pm, Monday to Friday.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Assistant Accountant (Travel)JOB_539299047959252026-05-122026-08-10
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