Finance Assistant

Location: Chester

Who we are:

Destination2 Ltd and HolidayGems Ltd are part of Travcorp Holdings Ltd and are two of the most innovative and progressive online tour operators in the UK, selling holidays nationwide to a variety of long and short-haul destinations.

Our inspirational business has grown from strength to strength in both financial terms and passenger carryings. Last year we surpassed the £115 million sales mark and gained market share across all key trading areas, including the UAE, Indian Ocean, Thailand and the Caribbean, resulting in over 330,000 bed/nights. We continue to go from strength-to-strength with a new cruise brand plus new destination openings in the year.

Critically, we believe that keeping our team happy contributes to our business success.

Our Culture:

Our customers book dreams and it’s our job to ensure we turn those dreams into reality. It doesn’t matter at what point in your career you are with us, which department you work for or where you are based, every team member plays their own crucial part in achieving our Belief “Everyone Deserves a Little Luxury”.

We have strong values that drive our ambition of becoming one of the largest tour operator groups in the UK travel sector and are looking for people who will be excited to help drive business growth. If you are entrepreneurial in spirit, creative in your thinking, and always ready to go the extra mile then we want you onboard.

Purpose of the Role

The Finance Assistant will work as part of the Management Accounts team within the Finance function. The team is responsible for various tasks including, but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashflow, payroll, reporting and production of management reports. The role aims to provide exposure across all areas.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts receivable – raising sales ledger invoices
Cashflow forecasting
Overhead analysis
Bank reconciliations
Assisting in management accounts production

The Person: Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Ideally would have experience with a Sage accounting system
Previous finance experience is desirable but not essential
Understanding of double entry accounting

Personal Qualities:

Good attention to detail
Reliable and committed
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Good communication, interpersonal and numeric skills
Ability to work effectively with key stakeholders across the business and externally
Opportunity to pursue an accounting qualification

This is a fixed-term contract for up to 12 months with the potential to be extended. The position is full-time; however, part-time may be considered, based in our Chester office. You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5:30pm.

Core Benefits*

Competitive salary
Company Pension Scheme
22 days holiday rising 1 day per year (up to 25)
Enhanced Pension
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
Learning & Development Funding
Friendly working atmosphere
Company social events

Additional Benefits*

Life Insurance
Health & Wellbeing Hub (including EAP)
Partner Exclusive Travel Concessions
Staff Travel Discounts
Employee Discounts Platform
Eye Care eVouchers
Long Service Awards
Lots more perks!

*Benefits may be subject to change.

Apply by sending a CV and covering letter to recruitment@destination2.co.uk

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