The RoleTriptease is an ambitious, growing travel SaaS business, working with Hoteliers to increase direct bookings and build revenue margins.As Triptease's Finance Manager, you'll own a broad remit spanning operational finance, management accounts and analysis across our international group (covering 3 entities: UK,US and APAC) — working closely with the Financial Controller and leading the Finance Assistant. Day to day, that means payroll, AP, VAT, balance sheet recs, management accounts preparation, plus improving and automating the processes behind them.This is a hands-on role for a high-energy accountant (part-qualified or qualified by experience) with a proven track record across multiple finance disciplines. You take pride in accuracy, thrive at pace, and spot where automation can save effort.Main ResponsibilitiesOperational FinanceEnd-to-end payroll across all entities (UK, Spain, Portugal, USA, Singapore and contractors).Oversight of AP — invoices processed, approved and paid on time.Sales Tax and VAT submissions.Balance Sheet OwnershipMonth End Balance Sheet recs for all 3 entities, including, but not limited to:Accrued IncomeDeferred RevenueCancellations ProvisionFixed AssetsPrepaymentsWages/PAYE/Pension control accountsAnalysisCost Analysis on P&L.Wages analysis for headcount reporting and cost control.Revenue Analysis, including month-end reconciliation.Ad hoc analysis as the business needs.Systems & AI AdoptionAssist the FC/FD with the migration to a new payroll system and a new finance system to replace Xero.Identify automation and AI wins across the analysis function.Team & Ad HocDaily oversight of the Finance Assistant.Responding to operational finance queries from across the business.RequirementsAbout YouA high-energy finance professional, proven across multiple finance disciplines — from operational finance to management accounts and analysis. Able to commute to our London office for hybrid working, 2 days per week.Essential skills:Qualified by experience or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent); working towards full qualification is a plus, not essential.Experience managing a multi-jurisdictional payroll function.Hands-on experience across operational finance — AP, VAT/sales tax.Experience preparing management accounts, balance sheet recs and analysis (e.g. cohorts, MRR, KPIs).Experience in a multi-entity or group structure.Proven ability to work across multiple finance disciplines.High energy and proactive, comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.A keen interest in AI and automation, willing/able to apply it to finance processes.Strong attention to detail.Clear, confident communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude.BenefitsPerks & Benefits — At Triptease, everyone's contribution matters. We offer a range of benefits to support wellbeing, flexibility and personal growth, including:25 days holiday plus bank holidaysSalary exchange pension schemeHybrid workingWork from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per yearMonthly wellbeing allowance to support health and wellnessAnnual learning budgetEnhanced family-friendly policiesLife event leave and volunteering daysCycle to Work and Tech schemesWeekly office breakfast and snacksSomething important to you that's not on this list? Talk to us.
The Role
Triptease is an ambitious, growing travel SaaS business, working with Hoteliers to increase direct bookings and build revenue margins.
As Triptease's Finance Manager, you'll own a broad remit spanning operational finance, management accounts and analysis across our international group (covering 3 entities: UK,US and APAC) — working closely with the Financial Controller and leading the Finance Assistant. Day to day, that means payroll, AP, VAT, balance sheet recs, management accounts preparation, plus improving and automating the processes behind them.
This is a hands-on role for a high-energy accountant (part-qualified or qualified by experience) with a proven track record across multiple finance disciplines. You take pride in accuracy, thrive at pace, and spot where automation can save effort.
Main Responsibilities
Operational Finance
- End-to-end payroll across all entities (UK, Spain, Portugal, USA, Singapore and contractors).
- Oversight of AP — invoices processed, approved and paid on time.
- Sales Tax and VAT submissions.
Balance Sheet Ownership
- Month End Balance Sheet recs for all 3 entities, including, but not limited to:
- Accrued Income
- Deferred Revenue
- Cancellations Provision
- Fixed Assets
- Prepayments
- Wages/PAYE/Pension control accounts
Analysis
- Cost Analysis on P&L.
- Wages analysis for headcount reporting and cost control.
- Revenue Analysis, including month-end reconciliation.
- Ad hoc analysis as the business needs.
Systems & AI Adoption
- Assist the FC/FD with the migration to a new payroll system and a new finance system to replace Xero.
- Identify automation and AI wins across the analysis function.
Team & Ad Hoc
- Daily oversight of the Finance Assistant.
- Responding to operational finance queries from across the business.
Requirements
About You
A high-energy finance professional, proven across multiple finance disciplines — from operational finance to management accounts and analysis. Able to commute to our London office for hybrid working, 2 days per week.
Essential skills:
- Qualified by experience or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent); working towards full qualification is a plus, not essential.
- Experience managing a multi-jurisdictional payroll function.
- Hands-on experience across operational finance — AP, VAT/sales tax.
- Experience preparing management accounts, balance sheet recs and analysis (e.g. cohorts, MRR, KPIs).
- Experience in a multi-entity or group structure.
- Proven ability to work across multiple finance disciplines.
- High energy and proactive, comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A keen interest in AI and automation, willing/able to apply it to finance processes.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Clear, confident communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude.
Benefits
Perks & Benefits — At Triptease, everyone's contribution matters. We offer a range of benefits to support wellbeing, flexibility and personal growth, including:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Salary exchange pension scheme
- Hybrid working
- Work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year
- Monthly wellbeing allowance to support health and wellness
- Annual learning budget
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Life event leave and volunteering days
- Cycle to Work and Tech schemes
- Weekly office breakfast and snacks
Something important to you that's not on this list? Talk to us.
Our mission is simple: We’re creating one direct booking channel for hotels. Our industry-leading products bring the right guests straight to the right hotel so they can get the best price direct.
Our mission is simple: We’re creating one direct booking channel for hotels. Our industry-leading products bring the right guests straight to the right hotel so they can get the best price direct.
