Trainee Accountant

Virgin; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment and media company is seeking a Trainee Accountant to join their finance team in London. In this contract role, you will manage sales ledger processes, prepare journals, and ensure timely billing. Strong Excel and accounting skills are essential, along with a motivation for professional development. The position offers a competitive salary of £37,500 - £41,000 plus bonuses, with a focus on flexible working. Join a dynamic and diverse team committed to customer experience and innovation.

Benefits

Unlimited leave

Health care

Learning budget

Family support

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting or finance role, managing ledgers and preparing reconciliations.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage various stakeholders.
• Ability to streamline and improve accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sales ledger across Virgin Group companies.
• Prepare journals and complete reconciliations.
• Support monthly reporting and payment preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Proactive approach

Understanding of VAT

Education

Working towards ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Netsuite

Concur

Medius

Job description

Here’s a chance to dive into the beating heart of Virgin’s finance world. As our Trainee Accountant, you’ll play a central role in keeping our numbers straight, our processes aligned, and our finance systems humming. If you’re excited by meticulous detail, curious about how things work, and ready to help shape the way our Group companies operate, this could be your next big move.

Our Virgin Family

Join the Virgin Group – a diverse collective driving change, enhancing customer experience, and having a blast. We're daring, disrupting industries from finance to space, united as part of the Virgin Family.

Virgin Management, the heart of Virgin, nurtures the brand globally. Our diverse, 180‑strong team in London and New York, supports every facet of the Virgin family, including Virgin Unite, our entrepreneurial foundation, and Virgin Start‑Up, empowering UK entrepreneurs. Working in synergy with various Virgin entities globally, our interests are as diverse as travel, health, music, media, finance, and space. Our unique work culture and commitments to purpose & sustainability unite us.

We’re a huge brand, but not a huge team, which means we take a hands‑on approach while thinking strategically. Everyone rolls up their sleeves to get things done, making it an exciting and collaborative place to work.

Tell me more

• 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.

What you’ll need

• 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.

The extra details

• Role type: Contract (13‑14 months)
• Location: London hub (approx. 2‑3 days per week) & your home space
• Salary: £37,500 - £41,000 plus bonus - We're putting our salaries out there for everyone to see - no smoke and mirrors, just honest numbers. We'll offer a salary that matches your skills, always aiming for room to grow.
• Working hours: Full time - We embrace flexible working. Let us know what hours empower you to be at your best both professionally and personally, we’ll try to find a perfect match for you and us.
• Benefits: Buckle up for an adventure with Virgin! Our benefits package isn't just a list - it's your ticket to an extraordinary career and life. Imagine unlimited leave for your globe‑trotting dreams, a "Screw it, let's do it pot" to enjoy being you, and a learning budget to fuel your curiosity. We've got your back with top‑notch health care, family support that goes the extra mile, and a pension plan to keep your future bright. From electric vehicles to flexible volunteering, we're not just offering a job - we're inviting you to join a community that celebrates your whole self.
• Closing date: 05 January 2026

Some of the attributes that define a Virgin person just can’t be quantified in words. We pride ourselves on welcoming people from all walks of life, with all sorts of skill sets. Most recently, we successfully campaigned to add ‘Dyslexic Thinking’ as a skill on LinkedIn. We truly value passion for Purpose and Sustainability, welcoming creative thinkers and innovators. Any uniqueness is a strength and will be considered an asset to our workforce. If there is something you would like us to consider, to tailor the hiring process to the way you work best, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Ready to turn your career into the ultimate adventure? Virgin's got the map, the compass, and the crew. Your great adventure awaits!