Job Description

The Wilderness Group is a specialist adventure travel company offering an inspiring range of holidays in the most beautiful regions of the UK. This role is based in the heart of the Caringorm National Park where you'll be working alongside our fun and friendly team in our vibrant Aviemore office.

Role Purpose & Overview

This is initially a seasonal role (February/ March to end of October) supporting the finance team with high volume transactional processing and payment of supplier invoices, issuing remittances and checking credit card and expense receipts during our key operating months. This role is a vital part of ensuring that accommodations, guides and other valued partners are paid on time to ensure customers have the best travel experience. It is also a crucial process which enables accurate and timely month end reporting.

Seasonality

Our busiest operational season is March to October with clients travelling with us during this summer period. As such, a higher volume of transactional accounting takes place at this time. The role is initially seasonal and temporary but depending on business needs could become permanent.

Hours of Work

Hours for this role are 35 hours per week, typically worked Monday to Friday.

Key Accountabilities

Purchase ledger management - receipt, checking, processing and online filing of purchase invoices. Company card reconciliation - checking and reconciling of card transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Finance Supervisor, who is responsible for sales and purchase ledger and finance administration. Process purchase ledger invoices, plus any other purchase ledger tasks. Follow financial processes to ensure that Revolut debit card balances are managed. Follow financial processes to ensure that Revolut card expenditure is processed and reconciled in a timely manner Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines ensuring the highest level of client care at all time. Responding to queries from the wider team, suppliers and clients to ensure they receive all relevant information in a timely manner.

What do we typically look for in successful candidates across all roles?

A strong and clear commitment to customer service excellence and "extra mile" delivery. Good IT skills in Google Drive and Mac applications or the ability to pivot from Office 365 suite Experience with operational or CRM systems such as Salesforce desirable Strong administration and organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accuracy even when very busy. Consistent attention to detail, even when managing multiple tasks and deadlines. Good interpersonal skills with an ability to develop and sustain internal & external business relationships. A natural collaborator who thrives in a high performing team supporting other teams (Operations, Sales and Marketing) A genuine interest, knowledge and passion for adventure in the regions where Wilderness operates. Committed to sustainability and is an advocate for wild places and our planet.

Preferred role-specific Skills, Knowledge & Experience

A passion for financial administration Experience in cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero and proficient in excel/ Google sheets. Solid numeracy and IT skills, enabling you to work with Xero & Salesforce and their associated reporting systems. Proven ability to follow financial processes, prioritising tasks and attention to detail during busy periods. Experience of dealing with all parts of the tourism supply chain including accommodation, transport and other service providers.
A passion for what we are trying to achieve as a business coupled with a desire to help make this happen goes a long way, so please don't be put off applying just because you don't tick all of the above. What's most important is that you believe you can learn quickly and demonstrate this accordingly through your application and subsequent interview process.

How to Apply

We only accept direct applications therefore we recommend your head over to our website at https://www.wildernessscotland.com/about-us/careers/the-office-team to learn more about us. If you think this could be the right role for you, we're really keen to hear from you so please send us your CV and 1 page Cover Letter in PDF format through the online Breathe HR portal detailing the following:

Which role you are applying for. Relevant experience and transferable skills you can bring to this role, including how you manage a varied workload. How you will enhance the performance of our Finance Team. Your aspirations within the world of finance and how working in adventure travel finance can support these.
All applications should be submitted through our Breathe HR recruitment system in PDF format and will be auto-acknowledged upon receipt before being manually reviewed by the team. Interviews and appointments may happen for the right candidate before the closing date, so don't hesitate to apply ASAP.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Wilderness group of businesses are committed to diversity through inclusive practices. We are looking to improve the diversity of our teams and believe firmly in the value of varied life experiences, backgrounds and cultures in our workplace.

We welcome and encourage diverse applicants for any advertised position and will consider all applicants regardless of age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, health conditions, impairments or other characteristics.

Benefits

35 hour working week 31 days holiday + earn up to 12 rostered days off per annum 14 hours of volunteer leave to make a difference towards causes that are important to you and/or our business Flexible / Hybrid working plus up to 2 weeks working from anywhere Company Contributed Pension (after qualifying period) Company Health Plan (after the qualifying period) Occupational Maternity Pay (after the qualifying period) Family and friends discounts Training and career development opportunities Team activity afternoons (Wilderness Wednesday) Industry discounts on outdoor clothing and equipment Cake on your birthday Unlimited tea and coffee with only the occasional milk shortage emergency

Notes

Please note that we are not in a position to offer sponsorship for this role. As such, a right to work in the UK is required in order to apply.

If you have any queries or need support please contact us by email: recruitment@wildernessgroup.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: 23,650.00-25,250.00 per year

Work Location: In person