Bank Reconciliations Analyst

About Us

At Travel Counsellors, our customers, communities, and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. For over 30 years, we've empowered 2,100+ independent travel agents worldwide, helping them build successful businesses while providing deeply personal, human connections with their customers. Supported by a talented team of over 400 people in our Support Offices, we create unique travel experiences that keep customers coming back. Named the Best Place to Work in Travel (2022) and ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work (2023, 2024 & 2025), we’re expanding rapidly and looking for exceptional individuals to join our Head Office team.

Role Description

This role will provide exposure and the opportunity to gain lots of experience in a fast paced and exciting company that is restructuring and strengthening its finance team. You will support the finance function by verifying the companies bank statement balances matches the company's accounting records across all entities.

This includes balancing cashbooks, general ledgers, and bank statements daily, investigating and resolving discrepancies, and potentially supporting month-end accounting processes, with exposure to departmental and wider business projects and clear personal development within the Finance Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Bank Account Reconciliation: Balancing cashbook, general ledger, and bank reconciliations to ensure accurate records.
• Unreconciled Item Investigation and Resolution: Focusing on root cause investigation and prompt resolution of discrepancies.
• Compliance and Accuracy: Ensuring data is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Discrepancy Identification and Resolution: Identifying discrepancies, investigating causes, and taking action to resolve them.
• Collaboration and Communication: Liaising with other departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Reporting and Analysis: Preparing reports on key performance indicators and providing analysis of financial information.
• Support and Training: Providing support to other departments and assisting with the development of team members.
• Compliance and Controls: Ensuring adequate systems and controls are in place to mitigate financial risks.
• Audit Support: Assisting with audits, including providing information and coordinating with auditors.

Educational/Professional Standards

• GCSE Mathematics and English Required
• Excel Intermediate as minimum
• 1+ years’ experience gained in a similar environment
• Proven experience in working in a successful team

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• Flexible hybrid working
• Career development opportunities
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 after 5 years)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
• 1 day paid charity day
• Company events and incentives
• 3x salary death in service benefit
• Pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free breakfast and beverages

Inclusive Recruitment at Travel Counsellors

Travel Counsellors is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, or any protected characteristic. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and encourage all to apply.

For more information about this role – and others – at Travel Counsellors, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@travelcounsellors.com