Job Description We’re seeking an ambitious Financial Reporting Accountant, responsible for key areas within the Financial Reporting and Control team. This person will be integral to supporting the financial reporting for Virgin Red’s key partner, month end activities and assisting with year end financial statement preparation and consolidation activities. So, are you ready for a challenge? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and immerse yourself in a globally recognised brand? If so, then this is the role for you 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 Red rewards customers who live the Virgin lifestyle. Earn Virgin Points across our vast partner network, unlocking everyday rewards and exclusive experiences. As the Virgin network hub, we foster deeper customer understanding, opening doors for partners. Bold, distinctive, customer-centric – that's Virgin Red. Tell me more Responsible for supporting all financial reporting and control aspects of a new initiative launched with Virgin Red’s key partner, including monthly reconciliations and analysis of data. Responsible for maintaining financial records and performing month-end procedures and tasks for various Virgin companies. Lead on the development and implementation of a recharge process which simplifies and aligns the process across all Virgin companies, including sales orders, tracking and reconciliation Implement settlement processes to ensure balances are timeously settled, through collaboration with the Treasury and Accounts Payable teams. Responsible for external compliance for various Virgin companies, including preparation of VAT returns, along with necessary payments within specific deadlines, and preparation and submission of ONS surveys. Manage the annual statutory accounts preparation process, including the preparation of year end audit files and liaising with external auditors. Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and accounting records for various Virgin companies, including the approval of invoices and employee expense claims, ensuring these are approved and reflected in the accounting system. Responsible for monthly reconciliation of credit cards for various Virgin companies, ensuring these are performed on a timely basis. Regular review of the reconciliation process, focusing on driving continuous improvement through the use of accounting systems and collaboration with the Transformation team where appropriate. Responsible for the monthly preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for various Virgin companies for review by the Financial Controller. Responsible for year end audit and statutory financial statements process for various Virgin companies, including the collation and preparation of supporting audit documentation and schedules and support on group reporting and the UK group consolidation. Prepare any accounting papers required for the annual audit. Work alongside the Financial Reporting Manager to ensure all accounting practices are in line with technical accounting standards and compliance. Identify opportunities for automation and working on technology led solutions and processes to improve efficiencies. Ensure all financial related policies and Codes of Conduct are adhered to. What you’ll need Recently fully-qualified ACA or ACCA, with an audit background. Financial / management accounting experience. Advanced Excel skills. Experience of working to tight deadlines with the desire to drive best practice. Excellent attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility. The extra details Role type: Permanent Location: London hub (2-3 days per week) & your home space 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: 06 January 2025 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. 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. Excited to make each day rewarding? We'd love to learn more about you