Whether it’s to visit the people closest to us, starting an exciting adventure, or a career-defining business trip, travel is an essential part of our lives. Yet we've all experienced the aches and pains of getting to our destination. Today, more than 4 billion airline passengers rely on technology that hasn't kept up with the expectations of the modern connected traveller.
That’s why we’ve started to rebuild the infrastructure that underpins the travel industry. We’re on a mission to unravel travel — simplifying systems and building the tools that will make the future of travel effortless.
We were part of Y Combinator S18's cohort and we are backed by Benchmark, Blossom, Index Ventures and Kima Ventures. A fantastic set of investors that has helped build some of the world's largest companies.
We are a fast paced Finance team looking after all end-to-end financial activities to support the Duffel Group (6 reporting entities, across 4 regions). This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to jump into a diverse role, accelerate their learning, build new things & join us on this exciting journey. In this position, you will have the opportunity to own specific areas of financial operations & support across a diverse range of finance activities, drive process improvements, and exercise good business judgment while performing your role. If you are looking to learn quickly through having a diverse range of responsibilities this is the role for you.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing and managing reconciliation processes across multiple accounts & entities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. You will work closely within the finance team, with operations to maintain a streamlined workflow and help investigate discrepancies and partner with product development for process automation. This role is integral to keeping our financial data accurate, reliable, and ready for high-level analysis, supporting our agency operations.
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting or Finance
A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or currently studying toward one
Experience working in a finance role with a focus on reconciliation or financial operations
Strong Excel skills, including experience using advanced formulas to analyse large datasets
Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals (debits/credits) and financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies independently
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams
Nice to have
Experience in a fast-growing technology or fintech company
Exposure to writing or modifying SQL queries to analyse financial or operational data
Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems
Familiarity with travel industry financial flows or payment infrastructure
Own reconciliation processes across key areas of the business on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data, working closely with internal teams and external partners
Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis
Maintain and review General Ledger activity across multiple legal entities
Improve reconciliation processes and help automate workflows to increase efficiency and accuracy
Document reconciliation procedures and maintain clear operating guidelines
Partner with internal teams to resolve finance queries and support operational projects
Support the statutory audit process by preparing documentation and reconciliation schedules
We’re dedicated to your personal growth. Our environment is comfortable physically, but also in that our ears are always open to any ideas, concerns and questions. We believe that everyone should have pride in their work, taking full ownership of it and its impact. That’s why everyone who joins Duffel owns a share of the company.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that the key to our success is employing a diverse team, that’s why recruitment decisions are only based on your experience and skills. We value your ability to problem solve and build amazing things so we welcome applications for everyone – regardless of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief
Benefits:
•💰 Competitive salary + equity (you'll own part of Duffel)
• 🏝️ Work from anywhere policy
• 🛩️ Duffel travel allowance (use what we build)
• 🍼 Generous parental leave
• 🧘♂️ Sabbatical programme
• 🪩 Office in Shoreditch + regular team socials
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