Management Accountant in London

Location: London
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Virgin Active
Job Hours: Full-time

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Are you fit for Virgin Active…..?!

Here at Virgin Active, we pride ourselves on our innovations and vision to be the World’s Most Loved Health Club…… And we need you to get on board to deliver this!

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Your job:

Here at Virgin Active, we are looking for a Management Accountant to join our experienced finance team. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day accounting tasks, analytical review and process improvement. With support from the wider Finance team, you will be encouraged to take on additional responsibilities as you progress.

Your duties and responsibilities:

  • Month end accruals and prepayments postings across a range of P&L areas including employment costs, rent and other fixed costs, utilities, IT, and licenses;
  • Analytical review of P&L accounts, and presentation of findings to Senior Finance Manager and Financial Controller;
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, identifying risks and undertaking actions based findings;
  • Business partnering with relevant teams across the company;
  • Working with the Accounts Payable and Bank and Cash teams to ensure day-to-day operational finance requirements are met;
  • Assisting with financial audit queries;
  • Creation of annual budgets and review of performance against these throughout the year;
  • Applying knowledge gained through relevant studies to review and improve processes and controls around financial reporting of costs, capital expenditure, and cashflow, and
  • Working on ad hoc projects to support the business (e.g. in relation to cost control and energy consumption).
  • Your commitment:

    You will be based in our Support Office. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We have a Hybris Working Policy and would require you to work in our office three days/week,

    What we can’t live without:

    Friendly & approachable, we’re looking for someone with experience & passion to take this exciting challenge on. To be successful as a Management Accountant, you will have/be:

  • Previous experience within a finance team, or as an auditor
  • Experience of preparing balance sheet reconciliations (not essential)
  • Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • A thorough approach to work and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Sound proficiency in using Microsoft Excel
  • Currently working towards a professional finance qualification (i.e. ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA)
  • A thorough approach to work with strong attention to detail
  • A proactive attitude and a desire to continuously improve working practices
  • The ability to work independently when required
  • Effective prioritization skills, and the ability to demonstrate flexibility in response to management action
  • The Perks:


    In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. You’ll have a dedicated Manager and a supportive wider team to really set you up for success.
    Also, to reward your hard work you’ll get:
    • Complimentary VA health club membership for you & a buddy!
    • Discount on loads of Virgin products & services.
    • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
    • Birthday bonus day off (in addition to your annual leave)
    • Health & dental care


    About Virgin Active


    Virgin Active is a globally recognised exercise brand with over 230 clubs in 8 countries and more than 1.2 million members.

    As part of the Virgin Group founded by Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Active disrupted the UK fitness industry in 1999 by creating large health clubs offering an unprecedented number of world-class health and fitness products and services all under one roof. We now operate 38 clubs in the UK with an unparalleled collection of iconic locations in London and around the UK.

    A global industry leader for two decades, Virgin Active UK continues to innovate by developing a more personalised gym, multi-boutique experience and purpose to inspire people to live an active life.

    We’re always on the hunt for unique individuals with bucket loads of talent. If you’ve got what it takes or want to share an idea you think could be great, we’re all ears.

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