Maintenance Accounting Manager

Vista Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista, a world-leading global business aviation company, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Accounting leader to oversee close activities for maintenance-related accounting across its operators. You will ensure correct accounting treatments, governance over balance sheet accounts, and high-quality financial outputs.

You’ll lead a small team of two maintenance accountants, collaborating with Group Accounting, Tax, and Finance Business Partners to ensure IFRS alignment and robust governance

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with professional designation (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and judgement skills.
• Strong technical accounting and audit knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for maintenance-related accounting across Vista operators.
• Review journals and accounting outputs and maintain governance over maintenance balance sheet accounts.
• Lead and develop a small team of two maintenance accountants, setting objectives and coaching.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners, Group Accounting, Tax, and other functions to align with policies and IFRS requirements.
• Support finance transformation and system initiatives impacting maintenance accounting.

Skills

Maintenance accounting

Leadership

Communication

Excel

IFRS knowledge

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

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.