Lead Statutory Finance & IFRS Manager (Hybrid)

Vodafone; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Up to 28 days off plus bank holidays

Pension plan

Paid time for charity work

Job summary

Vodafone UK is seeking a qualified ACA with IFRS and UK GAAP expertise to lead statutory reporting for VodafoneThree. You will collaborate with Finance, Compliance, Tax and external auditors to deliver high-quality financial statements and drive improvements during a period of transformation.

This full-time hybrid role in Newbury offers an excellent base salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits; you’ll coordinate audits, manage ARO provisions, FCA reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations

Qualifications

• ACA qualified or equivalent with IFRS and UK GAAP knowledge.
• Experience in statutory accounts and coordinating with external auditors.
• Strong numerical skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent Excel and Word skills; SAP experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, preparation and delivery of statutory accounts in line with FRS 101, FRS 102 and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the statutory audit process for key UK entities, working closely with external auditors and the wider Finance team to support an efficient and effective audit.
• Assess new and emerging reporting requirements, including areas such as IFRS 18, and consider their impact on statutory accounts.
• Own the Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) provision calculation, including the annual review and validation of key assumptions with stakeholders across the business.
• Coordinate quarterly FCA financial reporting requirements, managing the internal review process and partnering with the Compliance team.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations for ARO and other capital accounts and support the Tax team with information required for tax computations.
• Coordinate Office for National Statistics returns and contribute to ad hoc financial reporting projects as business needs evolve.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Word

Financial analysis

Reconciliation

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

SAP

Education

ACA qualified or equivalent

IFRS and UK GAAP knowledge

Tools

SAP

Job description

Vodafone UK is seeking a qualified ACA with IFRS and UK GAAP expertise to lead statutory reporting for VodafoneThree. You will collaborate with Finance, Compliance, Tax and external auditors to deliver high-quality financial statements and drive improvements during a period of transformation.

This full-time hybrid role in Newbury offers an excellent base salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits; you’ll coordinate audits, manage ARO provisions, FCA reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations