Accounting Control Manager

Job Description

12 months Fixed-Term Contract/Secondment

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Accounting Control Manager to join us for a period of 12 months!

The purpose of the role is to ensure the efficiency, accuracy and integrity of Virgin Media O2's internal and external reporting, through the review of current processes for optimisation and simplification, and assurance of policy adherence and effectiveness of the internal controls that sit within the financial reporting framework.

Our successful candidate will develop a strong understanding of our business through the lens of finance processes understanding and simplification, risk identification and mitigation, and system analysis and implementation. You will be collaborating closely with stakeholders at all levels across the business, so excellent communication skills are a must.

This role offers a mix of office and remote working. Weekly travel to Reading or London will be required.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience:

• A qualified accountant e.g. ACCA, ACA, CPA
• Extensive post accountancy qualification experience
• Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, SOX
• Substantial experience with compliance, audit, risk, governance, and internal control
• Demonstrative stakeholder management experience

The other stuff we are looking for

• Strong organisation skills and ability to manage time and multiple requests effectively
• Able to consistently deliver results in a challenging environment
• Ability to challenge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative team working ability

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a competency-based interview.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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