Trainee Accountant
Virgin
contract
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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💰 £37,500 - £41,000 per year
Job Level
Entry Level
About the role
- Taking responsibility for end-to-end sales ledger management across several Virgin Group companies – from raising invoices to proactive credit control and monthly reconciliations
- Working closely with FP&A and Finance Managers to ensure timely and accurate billing of revenue streams
- Managing recharges across the Virgin Group, helping to simplify processes and keep everything running like clockwork
- Supporting a smooth month end by preparing journals, completing reconciliations, and monthly reporting across multiple entities
- Preparing weekly payment runs, including payroll-related payments, and providing AP support during busy periods
- Keeping a close eye on cash balances and liaising with finance colleagues to maintain balances
- Helping roll out improved, standardised processes and supporting system implementation as we align finance operations across the Group
- Exploring the possibilities within Netsuite to drive automation and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Motivation to work towards an accountancy qualification such as ACA or ACCA
- Experience in an accounting or finance support role, with confidence managing ledgers, posting journals and preparing reconciliations
- Strong Excel skills and a natural affinity for systems; experience with Netsuite, Concur or Medius is a bonus
- A proactive, highly organised approach, with the confidence to manage various stakeholders, work independently and as part of a team
- A knack for spotting opportunities to streamline and improve processes
- An understanding of VAT and general accounting principles.
Benefits
- unlimited leave for your globe-trotting dreams
- "Screw it, let's do it pot" to enjoy being you
- a learning budget to fuel your curiosity
- top-notch health care
- family support that goes the extra mile
- a pension plan to keep your future bright
- electric vehicles
- flexible volunteering
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sales ledger managementinvoicingcredit controlmonthly reconciliationspreparing journalsaccounting principlesVATposting journalspreparing reconciliationscash management
Soft skills
proactivehighly organisedstakeholder managementindependent workteam collaborationprocess improvementattention to detailcommunication
Certifications
ACAACCA