Finance Manager

2 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom GradBay Full time

GradBay Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

Finance Manager

GradBay Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Base pay range

This range is provided by GradBay. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The Company

A multi award winning adventure travel company, established in 2012, on a mission to inspire people to live a more adventure-rich life by designing bespoke trips aimed at getting people out of the city and into the wilderness whilst supporting a global community of local and independent travel providers to help protect the world's "wild places". With offices in London, Bristol and Edinburgh this company are backed by some of Europe's leading investors and entrepreneurs and are part-community-owned. They are also proud to be B-Corp Certified.

About the Role

Are you a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience, a passion for the outdoors, and an eye for detail?

As Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of daily financial operations, from accounts payable/receivable and bank reconciliations, to VAT returns, invoicing, and journal entries in Xero. Reporting to our Finance Director, you'll manage a Financial Assistant, ensure robust month-end reporting, and collaborate with the wider team—plus our fantastic local hosts—to drive continuous improvement in our finance function.

This role goes far beyond standard bookkeeping. You'll develop processes, lead year-end reporting, and serve as the primary contact for external accounting requirements. Your analytical mindset, technical expertise, and problem-solving abilities will shape key decisions and have a tangible impact on our business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage Financial Operations
  • Oversee accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and weekly invoicing/payment processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepare timely, accurate month-end reports for our board, senior management, and investors. Provide insights to guide strategic decision-making.
  • Lead year-end reporting, liaise with external accountants for statutory accounts, and maintain best practices in financial compliance and governance.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows. Implement and optimize financial tools and systems—especially Xero—to drive efficiency and autonomy.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, foster strong relationships with local hosts, and serve as the go-to person for all finance-related queries.

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience (PQE)
  • Deep technical accounting knowledge and outstanding reviewing skills
  • Proficient in Excel and accounting software (ideally Xero)
  • Highly analytical, with exceptional problem-solving abilities
  • Proactive self-starter who manages workload independently
  • Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement
  • Clear, confident communicator with excellent written and spoken English
  • Able to adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment and meet tight deadlines
  • Thrives when working remotely and collaborating with distributed teams
  • Passionate about adventure travel
  • Background in practice (including audit) or relevant industry experience
  • Travel industry experience
  • Expertise in financial modelling and cash flow projections
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

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