Engineering and Maintenance Accounting Manager

Vista Global; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vista Global is seeking an Engineering and Maintenance Accounting Manager in London with hybrid work. The role leads maintenance accounting, close processes, governance, and IFRS compliance, partnering with the Head of Finance and regional teams to drive accurate reporting.

You will supervise two maintenance accountants, champion process improvements, support finance transformation, and ensure robust controls across operators and jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• 7+ years post-qualification experience in accounting, controllership, or finance management.
• Maintenance accounting experience and leadership track record.
• Strong technical accounting and audit knowledge.
• Excellent communication and judgement.
• Strong Excel skills; ERP and aviation/engineering exposure advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for maintenance accounting across Vista operators.
• Governance over maintenance-related balance sheet accounts; ensure reconciliations are cleared timely.
• Review and approve journals and outputs from the maintenance finance team.
• Ensure accurate input into management and statutory reporting; support audits.
• Lead and develop a team of two maintenance accountants; coach and set objectives.
• Foster governance, controls, and continuous improvement across maintenance accounting.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Technical accounting

Audit knowledge

Formation

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Outils

Excel

ERP systems

Description du poste

Engineering and Maintenance Accounting Manager

Requisition ID 2026-6010

Brand Vista Global

Category Accounting/Finance

Location London

Additional Locations UK-Luton Airport | Malta-Malta International Airport

Work Base Hybrid

Position Type Permanent Full-Time

Job Profile

Vista is the world’s leading global business aviation company, providing worldwide business flight services through its network of subsidiaries and a team of over 4,000 experts. A global group headquartered in Dubai, Vista integrates a unique portfolio of companies to offer asset-free services that cover all key aspects of business aviation, including guaranteed and on-demand global flight coverage, subscription and membership solutions, and trading and management services.

A career at Vista means stepping into an environment whereyou’retrusted with real autonomy and responsibility from day one. Whetheryou'rekeeping ouraircraftairworthy, flying our clients across the globe, or working in one of our corporate teams,you’llmove fast, deliver impact quickly, and grow through hands - on learning and close collaboration within a supportive global community.

You’llplay an active role in shaping a transforming organization by improving processes, challenging norms, and driving meaningful change. And throughout,you’lltake pride in making the impossible possible for a worldwide client base.

Togetheryou’llbuild something extraordinary alongside colleagues who navigate challenges together, celebrate progress, and consistently raise the bar.

Your Responsibilities

Maintenance Accounting Oversight & Financial Close

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for maintenance-related accounting across Vista operators.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for maintenance costs, accruals and prepayments, heavy and component maintenance, capitalisation, depreciation, provisions, and judgemental estimates.
• Maintain governance over maintenance-related balance sheet accounts, ensuring reconciliations are reviewed, controlled, and cleared on a timely basis.
• Review and approve journals and accounting outputs prepared across the maintenance finance team.

Reporting, Audit & Governance

• Ensure maintenance accounting inputs into management and statutory reporting are accurate, consistent, and well supported.
• Act as the primary accounting point of contact for maintenance during internal and external audits.
• Liaise with Group Accounting, Tax, and Finance teams to ensure alignment with Group policies and IFRS requirements.
• Work closely with Finance Business Partners to ensure accounting positions and maintenance activity are consistently and appropriately reflected in financial reporting.
• Promote consistency of maintenance accounting practices across operators and jurisdictions.

Process, Controls & Governance

• Own and maintain the maintenance accounting control framework, ensuring strong governance, consistency, and audit readiness.
• Ensure appropriate review, sign-off, and quality controls are applied across maintenance accounting activities.
• Drive improvements to processes, controls, and documentation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Support finance transformation and system initiatives impacting maintenance accounting.
• Lead and develop a team of two maintenance accountants, setting clear objectives, providing coaching, and supporting professional development.
• Foster a strong control culture with clear accountability, effective review, and appropriate segregation of duties.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with the Head of Finance – Maintenance Operators and Finance Business Partnering teams to support governance, decision‑making, and consistent financial outcomes.
• Engage with Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and Accounts Payable teams to ensure maintenance activity is accurately and consistently reflected in the financial records.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• 7+ years’ post-qualification experience in financial accounting, controllership, or finance manager roles.
• Maintenance Accounting experience required.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience.
• Strong technical accounting and audit knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, able to provide clear guidance and judgement.
• Strong Excel skills; ERP and aviation or engineering exposure advantageous.