VodafoneThree Financial Accountant – Financial Reporting at Three UK

Newbury, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Statutory Reporting, Audit Management, Balance Sheet Control, Shareholder Reporting, IFRS, FRS 101, SOX Controls, Financial Governance, Stakeholder Management, Consolidated Financial Statements, Business Integration, Technical Accounting

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Company Description VodafoneThree Financial Accountant – Financial Reporting Location: Newbury + *Hybrid Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and benefits Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday Duration: 12 months *Hybrid We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team. Who We Are We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today. We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Why VodafoneThree Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started. Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth. Job Description We’re creating something special. We are joining forces to create the biggest mobile network provider in the UK. Through our collective strengths and talents, we will transform customers’ experience and create a best-in-class network for coverage, connectivity, and reliability, delivering greater value and more choice for the nation than ever before. There are very few moments in our careers where we can feel the ground shifting beneath us, where we can sense that something bigger than we’ve known before is taking shape. We’re not just building a company. We’re going to build a culture, a legacy and a future to be proud of. This will require remarkable leadership and together we can set the standard in the industry and beyond for both customer and employee experience, in what it is a career-defining opportunity. Join VodafoneThree's Financial Reporting team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract and play a key role in one of the UK's most significant business integrations. As a Financial Accountant - Financial Reporting, you’ll support statutory reporting, audit management, balance sheet control, and shareholder reporting, helping to deliver high-quality financial information while maintaining strong governance and controls. Working closely with senior finance leaders, including the Head of Financial Reporting, Finance Director and CFO, you’ll provide technical accounting expertise across IFRS and FRS 101, collaborate with auditors and stakeholders across the business, and help shape new reporting processes and control frameworks. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience, increase your visibility, and make a real impact as VodafoneThree continues its integration journey. What you'll do Lead and coordinate external audits, managing the process from planning through to completion, working closely with auditors and stakeholders to deliver successful half-year, hard close and year-end audits. Prepare and deliver statutory accounts for UK entities, ensuring compliance with FRS 101 and internal reporting requirements while maintaining high standards of accuracy and governance. Support the production of consolidated financial statements for VodafoneThree, collaborating across the wider finance function to deliver high-quality financial reporting. Help deliver dual shareholder reporting obligations, ensuring timely, accurate and insightful reporting to support key stakeholder requirements. Drive the enhancement of SOX controls within financial reporting, helping to document, test and embed robust controls across critical finance processes. Play a key role in finance and business integration activities, partnering with colleagues across the organisation to support merger-related initiatives and help shape the future of VodafoneThree's finance landscape. Build relationships across a broad stakeholder network, gaining valuable exposure while contributing to one of the UK's most significant business integration programmes. Qualifications Who you are. ACA-qualified accountant with a background in public practice and strong technical accounting and advisory expertise. Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and FRS 101, with the ability to apply accounting standards confidently in a dynamic business environment. Experience of, or exposure to, SOX controls and financial governance frameworks would be beneficial. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior leaders, auditors and external advisors. A proactive and collaborative approach, with a passion for driving high-quality financial reporting, continuous improvement and strong governance. Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in. Additional Information #LI-Hybrid Need to know We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to interview for a role that matches their skills. In collaboration with our Talent, Diversity & Inclusion teams and our employee-led DEI Networks, we identified a range of reasonable adjustments to help you feel comfortable and perform at your best self during the interview process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please contact your recruiter directly or email [email protected] for guidance. We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you. #VodafoneThree V3 Requisition Grade: 10

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate external audits and prepare statutory accounts for UK entities in compliance with FRS 101. Support consolidated financial statements and drive the enhancement of SOX controls during a major business integration.