Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Location:

Bideford (Hybrid)

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-time (37.5 hours)

At Travel Chapter, we’re continuing to strengthen our finance function as we grow. We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Technical Accounting team, playing a key role in ensuring our financial reporting is accurate, compliant and insightful.

• Supporting the preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts for the Group
• Owning balance sheet reconciliations, journal postings and general ledger accuracy
• Leading on IFRS-related accounting, including lease accounting and ongoing monthly adjustments
• Investigating variances and discrepancies, ensuring these are understood and resolved
• Contributing to a structured and time-sensitive month-end process, including oversight of newly integrated areas of the business
• Supporting statutory reporting, including preparation of statutory accounts and audit deliverables
• Acting as a key contact for external auditors and advisors during audit periods
• Reviewing finance processes and outputs, providing guidance and support to junior team members
• Partnering with teams across the business, particularly in areas such as vehicle leasing, to ensure accurate financial information
• Supporting payment runs and financial controls to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Maintaining statutory records and ensuring regulatory requirements are met
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting

• Experience working within a busy finance or accounts environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and lease accounting
• Experience preparing or supporting monthly management accounts
• Confident working with balance sheets, reconciliations and journals
• Ideally qualified (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), although this isn’t essential
• Experience gained across both practice and industry would be beneficial
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (Access is a bonus)
• A proactive, analytical approach with strong attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, business-partnering mindset

You’ll be based in our Bideford office, working on a hybrid basis with around two days per week in the office. We offer flexibility in how hours are worked, including the option to work across four days.

You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative finance team, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise while contributing to meaningful, business-critical work.