Financial Reporting Accountant

Job Description

The Accounting, Reporting & Control team are responsible for the integrity of the reported financial results of Virgin Media O2. We provide clarity, insight and advice to a varied list of internal stakeholders and external shareholders.

The importance of the wider role performed by the team is significant, ensuring accuracy and compliance across the entire reporting & accounting requirements of Virgin Media O2 while focussing on simplification and optimisation of processes across a continuously evolving organisation.

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;

• Newly qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent experience, with a strong accounting background
• Experience of simultaneously managing interconnected processes in a fast-paced finance function.
• Articulate with strong communication skills and the ability to liaise, negotiate with, and influence a wide range of internal stakeholders across all levels and business areas.
• Previous experience managing multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge and understanding of IFRS, preferably US GAAP knowledge.

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Partner closely with the accounting teams, investor relations, treasury, legal and shareholders to deliver timely, complete and accurate external reporting results – including issuance of consolidated quarterly results under IFRS and US GAAP.
• Significant relationship with the external auditors, providing clear explanations and will be largely responsible for the delivery of an efficient audit process
• Strong relationships within the wider finance team, ensuring they are well informed of accounting impacts and process and provide guidance on appropriate accounting treatment accounting team transactions.
• Preparation of sections of Virgin Media O2's externally reported results.
• Preparation of the quarterly and annual JV bond reports for multiple entities within the JV, including consolidated groups, as well as oversight of the preparation by the JV’s shared service centre.

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 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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