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Finance assistant - Specialist travel - Exeter

Expressions Holidays

Exeter

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

29 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a full-time finance and administrative support individual to join their dynamic team in Exeter. This exciting role is perfect for a business studies graduate eager to gain valuable experience in the travel industry. You'll engage in a unique blend of finance, commercial, and organisational tasks, contributing to various projects while working alongside fellow graduates. With a focus on customer service and a passion for travel, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment that offers on-the-job training and professional development opportunities. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career path, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Genuine interest in travel and high levels of customer service.
Business studies graduate or similar with good Microsoft Office skills.

Manage all aspects of the finance function and support financial controller.
Handle supplier queries, payments, and contract management.

Organisational Skills

Multi-tasking

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

UK Degree

Microsoft Office

Expressions Holidays is a luxury, specialist tour operator, established in 1989 in London and now based in Exeter. We specialise in selling tailor-made holidays and travel experiences to selected destinations including Italy, France, Spain, Sri Lanka, the Caribbean and Australia/New Zealand. We also sell special interest holidays including wine and garden tours for small groups, opera breaks, family holidays and cultural breaks. We employ a team of graduates, both part-time and full-time, at our offices in Exeter, and have a support network in finance, IT, web and design around the country.

We are looking to recruit a full-time finance and administrative support individual.

For the role and the company, you must have a genuine interest in travel, high levels of customer service, and a desire to pursue a finance career.

This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a business studies graduate or similar to gain experience in the travel industry, take ownership of projects, work independently within a team, and contribute. The role has a unique blend of finance, commercial, and organisational skills. It represents a wide-ranging and interesting graduate job in an international company.

The role involves:

All aspects of the finance function
Support to the financial controller on ad hoc projects
Dealing with supplier queries
Managing supplier bank payments
Managing supplier statement reconciliations
Managing virtual card transactions
Managing supplier contracts

Skills and requirements:

Good organisational skills
Multi-tasker
Problem solver
Eye for detail – accurate numbers and use of English
Communication skills – external and internal

You will be educated to UK degree level, ideally from a Russell Group university. You should have very good Microsoft Office skills and experience.

You will be joining a team of graduates, some from Exeter, others from other UK universities, who work across the company in holiday sales, marketing, product, admin, and accounts, based in our attractive and spacious offices with parking in Exeter. Training will be provided on the job, in-house, and externally.

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