About UsThe Cultural Experience is a specialist tour operator creating expert-led historical, battlefield and cultural tours around the world. Working with leading historians and academics, we design tours that bring history vividly to life in the places where it happened.Founded in 2009, we are an established travel company based in East Hampshire organising specialist tours for clients from the UK and internationally. We are a team of around 8 staff with annual turnover of approximately £3m.The RoleThis is a key role within the company, working closely with the owner to ensure the business runs smoothly behind the scenes. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the company''s day-to-day finance function while also supporting operational and commercial decision-making.Responsibilities include:FinanceMaintaining accurate accounting records using QuickBooksManaging sales and purchase ledgersProcessing payments, receipts and bank reconciliationsManaging supplier payments and customer receiptsMonitoring cash flow and working capitalManagement AccountingPreparing monthly management accountsSupporting budgeting and forecastingAnalysing financial performance and identifying trendsAssisting with pricing and commercial analysisSupporting year-end accounts preparationSystems and Process ImprovementLeading the migration from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks OnlineIntegrating accounting systems with the company''s booking system and CRMImproving financial reporting and int