Senior Technical Accounting Manager - 14 month FTC

The Senior Technical Accounting Manager is an integral role within the Accounting, Reporting & Control team that is responsible for the integrity of the reported financial results of Virgin Media O2 (VMO2). We provide clarity, insight and advice to a varied list of internal stakeholders and external shareholders. The importance of the role performed by the team is significant, ensuring accuracy and compliance across each of the reporting requirements of VMO2.

Reporting to the Head of Accounting, Reporting and Control, you will:

• Provide International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) technical accounting and accounting policy direction, assistance, and advice to the whole of Virgin Media O2 on all relevant matters.
• Partner closely with finance business partners regarding accounting policy assessments on any new contracts, products and business opportunities and is responsible for helping establish and maintain Virgin Media O2 accounting policies.
• Review commercial contracts and provide direction to the business and significant input to develop appropriate legal language to support the appropriate accounting conclusion.
• Maintain a positive relationship with our shareholders to ensure they are well informed of and in agreement with the changes and conclusions made to our accounting policies and conclusions reached.
• Work with external auditors to acquire approval of all accounting principles embraced by the business.
• Take a leading role in developing and coordinating accounting policy training to ensure a robust framework of understanding across finance and a well-informed workforce enabling self-serve.
• Provide flexibility to assist the financial reporting and accounting control teams with special projects, including mergers and acquisitions, business combinations / disposals, debt issuances and refinancing.
• Prepare accurate, good quality and robust technical accounting papers.
• Assist in the annual goodwill impairment assessment.

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 opportunitiesemployer, 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;

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent experience, with a proven technical accounting background
• Strong in-depth knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP accounting principles
• Experience of resolving complex accounting issues and transactions; formation and review of detailed accounting position papers

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Articulate with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate closely, negotiate with, and influence a wide range of stakeholders across all levels and business areas
• Experience reading/reviewing and deciphering contracts to determine an appropriate accounting treatment

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 an online psychometric assessment and a competency based interview process.

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 a curiosity about joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.