Finance Manager - Gross Margin
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£44,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3534 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 52% sure that is the right code. TRAVEL COUNSELLORS LIMITED is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants) or SOC 1131 (Financial managers and directors). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3534 Financial accounts managers Most likely code | £33,400 | £44,700 | £44,700 | £44,700 |
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Also possible | £34,500 | £39,400 | £44,300 | £49,200 |
1131 Financial managers and directors Also possible | £52,600 | £60,100 | £67,600 | £75,100 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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 2,200+ 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.
About the Role
As Finance Manager – Gross Margin, you will take ownership of the integrity, completeness and timeliness of UK gross margin reporting and associated financial controls. You will lead the month-end close for gross margin accounts, ensure accurate reconciliation between Admin Studio and D365, deliver reliable management information and regulatory submissions, and provide commercially relevant insight to the Commercial team.
You will manage two Management Accountants and help foster a strong control environment, robust audit evidence and a culture of continuous improvement across systems, processes and data quality.
Principal Accountabilities
Own accurate, complete and timely UK gross margin reporting, including analysis of key movements and review of Management Accountant journals.
Ensure Admin Studio transactions reconcile accurately to D365 and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, transaction clearing and resolution of aged items.
Prepare VAT, TOMS, ATOL, rebates and MDRP submissions, maintaining robust controls, clear documentation and complete audit evidence.
Coordinate external audit requirements for gross margin and related balances.
Manage, coach and develop two Management Accountants, ensuring effective workload allocation and resilient delivery across month-end and regulatory processes.
Support budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis by translating gross margin performance into practical insight and actions.
Drive improvements in systems, data quality and processes by identifying root causes, strengthening controls and implementing sustainable solutions.
Required Experience
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Strong management accounting and financial control experience in a high-volume environment.
Demonstrable experience of balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close and P&L analysis to gross margin.
Experience preparing or reviewing VAT, TOMS, ATOL or other regulatory returns.
Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills;
Experience managing and developing finance colleagues.
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 and will make every effort to accommodate reasonable adjustments where required. 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 [email protected]
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with TRAVEL COUNSELLORS LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Financial accounts managers (SOC 3534) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~123k in sample- Middle half £36,556–61,412
- Median £46,124
- Going rate £44,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,230
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. TRAVEL COUNSELLORS LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3534 going rate of £44,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.