Management Accountant

Virgin Experience Days Ltd; Bourne End; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Hybrid/office mix with two in-office?

Flexi hours (core 10-4)

Pension scheme

Bonus after probation

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Virgin Experience Days Ltd is seeking a Management Accountant to join our Finance team. The role focuses on driving monthly reporting, variance analysis and internal department business partnering.

You will work in a lean, collaborative environment with a hands-on approach to core financial operations. The position is full-time and hybrid, requiring a minimum of two days in the Bourne End office (Buckinghamshire).

Qualifications

• Qualified or studying towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent.
• Proven track record in a finance role with month-end duties and variance reporting.
• Experience with month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts for Virgin Experience Days (UK).
• Own P&L overhead cost schedules and variance analysis.
• Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations including accruals/prepayments/provisions.
• Support financial operations including reporting, cashflow control and stock control.
• Prepare quarterly royalty returns for review and submission.
• Participate in annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Support the year-end audit process.
• Partner with internal heads for ad-hoc financial reporting and commercial analysis.
• Support wider Finance team with ad hoc reporting and project work.
• Process supplier invoices within 30-day terms and run weekly payments.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Education

Qualified or Studying towards professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Management Accountant

The Finance team support, advise and allow the business to thrive. We’re here to navigate the team through all financial decisions, big and small, from day-to-day management of cash flow and making sure everyone gets paid (very important) to owning relationships with investors, partners, and other key stakeholders. We’re responsible, reliable, and committed to being a trusted partner to both our colleagues and suppliers.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid finance foundation who is looking to develop their management accounting skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a central role in driving monthly reporting, variance analysis, and internal department business partnering. Work as part of a lean and supportive team, you’ll also maintain a hands‑on approach across core financial operations.

This is a full-time, hybrid role, with a minimum of 2 days office based per week. Our office is located in Bourne End (Buckinghamshire, SL8 5YS).

What you'll do:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely monthly management accounts for Virgin Experience Days (UK).

• Own and manage the P&L overhead cost schedules, conducting detailed variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast) and investigating discrepancies.

• Prepare and review comprehensive month-end balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, and provisions.

• Support financial operations, including reporting, provisions, cashflow control, and stock control.

• Prepare quarterly royalty returns for review and submission.

• Active participation in the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.

• Support with the year-end audit process.

• Business partner with internal department heads to provide ad-hoc financial reporting, commercial analysis, and decision-support insights.

• Support the wider Finance team with ad hoc reporting, analysis and project work.

• Process supplier invoices in line with company’s 30-day payment terms.

• Prepare and process weekly payment runs for Virgin Experience Days (UK).

• Monitor and respond to supplier queries, escalating issues where appropriate.
  

What you'll need:

• Qualified or Studying towards CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent.

• Proven track record in a similar finance role, with practical experience in core month-end duties and variance reporting.

• Proven hands‑on experience in month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.

• Prior experience using ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 is desirable).

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to communicate financial results clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proven track record of meeting strict month-end deadlines.

• The ability to work collaboratively within a small, supportive team.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  

Perks to make work feel less ordinary:

• Time for you:25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 2 days each year

• Freedom to work your way:2 days in-office (Tuesday is a mandatory in-office day), Flexi-working hours around our core 10-4, so your day works for you (8.5 hours per day with a 1 hour lunch)

• Wellbeing that works:Access to an award-winning employee assistance programme; Health Plan cover (plus family add-ons) with cash back for a variety of health & wellbeing costs; Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes (post probation).

• Future proofing you (and your finances):Company pension (5% you, 3% us) after 3 months; Discretionary bonus and life assurance after probation.

• Giving back & all the anti-ordinary extras:2 volunteer days each year; Free breakfast when in the office; Personal re-loadable multi-choice gift card (topped up on your birthday, lifetime milestones and internal celebrations); Yearly £150 experience voucher; Discounts on experiences and across the Virgin Group; Refer a Friend bonus and generous team celebrations throughout the year.