Hardware Finance Accountant - 12 month Secondment

Job Description

12-Month FTC Opportunity Alert!

Ready to dive into the world of hardware sales and stock reporting for a major player like Virgin Media O2? Our Hardware team is on the hunt for a financial wizard to help us crunch the numbers, ensure everything is financially squeaky clean, and add some sparkle to business performance insights. With data pouring in from billing systems and warehouse management, you'll be the go-to person for keeping things in check—and the best part? You’ll have a hand in a department that contributes a cool £1.3bn-£1.5bn to Virgin Media O2’s P&L each year!

If you're ready to balance the must-dos with the freedom to develop processes and take the lead on audits and vendor funding, we want you on our team of six!

Who we are 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;

• Part Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) – You’re on your way to full qualification and ready to show off your skills.
• Strong Excel Skills – Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas are your jam.
• Experience with Financial Reporting Systems – Whether it’s MicroStrategy, EDH, or something similar, you know your way around financial reporting tools.
• Attention to Detail – You spot the smallest errors and know how to fix them.
• Problem Solver – You’re not just here to report the numbers, but to improve the process too.
• Good Communicator – Whether it’s with teammates, managers, or auditors, you can explain complex financial info with ease.

The other stuff we are looking for We'd also love you to bring;

• Excellent communication skills to get your point across clearly and confidently.
• Team spirit that motivates and inspires others to achieve great results.
• A passion for understanding, influencing, and improving business processes.
• A knack for building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

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 Saville and 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.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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