Finance Manager
Location: UK - Bristol (Hybrid)
Hours: Full time
About Swoop
We are a global community of over 100 adventure travel enthusiasts - ex-guides, avid travellers, and those with an adventurous spirit - spanning five continents. Since 2010, we’ve helped more than 15,000 people experience the trip of a lifetime in Antarctica, Patagonia and the Arctic. Our success is rooted in our intimate knowledge of these incredible regions, our deep care for their preservation, our commitment, as a B Corp, to doing what’s right for people and the planet and, above all, our connectedness as a global team.
About the role
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of key financial, statutory and regulatory responsibilities across Swoop's growing international business.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll be responsible for statutory accounts and audits, tax and regulatory compliance, cash management, financial controls and supporting the smooth running of our day-to-day finance operations.
You'll directly manage and develop two Finance Assistants, while working closely with the Management Accountant, Head of Finance and wider business to ensure financial information is accurate, processes are efficient and obligations are met on time.
As an international travel business operating across the UK and US, and sister company to Condor Ventures Group, our finance requirements are varied. You'll be comfortable managing competing priorities, working independently and taking ownership of everything from year-end reporting and compliance to cashflow forecasting and financial analysis.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, solving problems and improving the way things work. You'll have the opportunity to strengthen financial processes, support commercial decision-making and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
Key responsibilities
Swoop Travel Limited
Own the end-to-end year-end accounts and statutory audit process, including preparation of group accounts, reconciliations, and responding to auditor queries
Manage tax compliance across VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax
Manage ABTOT and ATOL quarterly reporting, regulatory compliance and annual renewals
Oversee financial and legal compliance for Swoop Travel Inc. (our US entity), including annual reports, tax filings and insurance
Manage monthly and year-end accounting for joint venture & subsidiary
Submit payroll for both UK and US teams
Own cash management strategy and cashflow reporting
Handle stakeholder queries, including bank and merchant services queries
Manage insurance requirements and renewals
Manage Companies House filings and support board and share-related matters
Implement financial controls and identify process improvements across reporting and compliance
Line manage the Finance Assistants (AP & AR) — set clear objectives, review output, and provide regular coaching and feedback
Together with the Management Accountant, act as the point of contact for other departments on matters related to finance, risk and accounts processes
Use the lighter-workload months (broadly August–March) to deliver defined projects and process improvements, agreed with the Head of Finance
Prepare strategic reports and analysis for the Head of Finance
Attend meetings in place of the Head of Finance when necessary and appropriate
Condor Ventures Limited Group
For Swoop’s sister companies:
Own the end-to-end year-end accounts, including preparation of group accounts, reconciliations, and responding to queries
Manage ABTOT and ATOL annual renewals
Manage insurance requirements and renewals
Manage Companies House filings and support board and share-related matters
Ad hoc compliance related tasks
About you
Must-have:
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)
Proven experience managing statutory accounts, year-end reporting and external audits with a strong understanding of UK tax and financial compliance requirements
Strong financial management experience, including cashflow forecasting, reconciliations, financial controls and reporting
A demonstrable track record of working efficiently and independently, managing competing priorities and delivering accurate work to deadlines
Experience managing or supervising junior finance team members, with the ability to provide clear direction, coaching, constructive feedback and support their development
Genuinely hands-on with spreadsheets, particularly Excel or Google Sheets, and comfortable building financial models, analysing data and producing reports yourself rather than simply reviewing someone else's work
Strong attention to detail, with a proactive, practical approach to identifying problems, improving processes and finding solutions
Good commercial awareness, with the ability to understand how financial decisions and performance impact the wider business
Confident communicator who can build effective working relationships across departments, explain financial information clearly and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders
Desirable
Experience with US entities, international accounting requirements and joint ventures, including tax filings and regulatory compliance.
Experience managing insurance requirements, renewals and Companies House submissions.
Experience improving financial processes, systems or reporting to increase efficiency and accuracy
Experience in the travel industry, particularly with ABTOT, ATOL and associated financial compliance requirements.
Employment details
Holiday:
Twenty-five days paid holiday, in addition to your birthday and public holidays
Working Hours:
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. 9am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
Working Arrangements:
Hydrid - A mix of remote work and office time in our Bristol location at least two days per week, so living in/near Bristol or within a commutable distance would be ideal.
All team members will also be required to join our International Swoop Togetherness Event, held once a year — a chance for the entire global Swoop team to connect in person.
Our Bristol Office:
Located in the heart of Berkeley Square, our Bristol office offers a beautiful, central setting with plenty of perks. You’ll have access to a mini gym, lovely breakout areas, and a variety of inspiring workspaces throughout the building — perfect for collaborating, meeting colleagues, or simply enjoying a change of scenery. It’s a space designed to balance focus with creativity and connection.
Benefits Include:
Annual international Swoop Togetherness event
Birthday leave
Paid volunteer leave
Access to a self-learning and development platform
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Cycle to Work scheme
A supportive, globally connected culture at a certified B Corp where balance, wellbeing and belonging matter
Remote and flexible working options
Monthly company bonus scheme
Plus other great benefits and perks
How to apply
If you feel you’ve got what it takes, please email careers@swoop-adventures.com
Supporting you to be yourself
Swoop is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer for all Swoopers all over the world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We support Swoopers to feel they can be absolutely themselves, because only then we will get the best out of each other.