VodafoneThree - Financial Accountant - Revenue - 12 Months FTC

Vodafone Group Plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Discounts

Vouchers

Charity time

Job summary

Vodafone Group Plc is seeking a finance professional for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on core accounting tasks, monthly close, and improving controls within a hybrid UK setup.

You will work with the Vodafone UK finance team and other functions to deliver accurate reporting, ensure SOX compliance, and support month-end activities in a dynamic, transforming business.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified by experience in accounting.
• Experience with accruals, prepayments, month-end close, forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, calculate and post monthly revenue and margin journals within Oracle.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations, identify risks, and ensure timely submission.
• Support revenue and margin accounting, including Smarty brand and B2B accounts.
• Gather and maintain SOX compliance evidence for audit readiness.
• Collaborate with finance colleagues on month-end reporting and analysis.
• Partner with Vodafone UK finance team to share best practices.
• Suggest improvements to controls and processes across revenue accounting.
• Assist with integrating finance processes within a transforming organisation.

Skills

Financial accounting

Forecasting

Month-end close

Balance sheet reconciliations

Excel

Oracle

Collaboration

Education

Part-qualified accountant or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Location

Location: Newbury + Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

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, for at least 8 days per month. 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.

What you’ll do

• You’ll prepare, calculate and post monthly revenue and margin journals within Oracle, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with established controls.
• You’ll take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, identifying risks and opportunities, resolving reconciling items, and ensuring timely submission through the Cadency balance sheet control system.
• You’ll support the accurate accounting of key revenue and margin areas, including the Smarty brand, B2B accounts, supply chain costs, and line of business allocations.
• You’ll gather, organise and maintain SOX compliance evidence, helping ensure controls are effectively documented and audit-ready.
• You’ll work closely with your manager and wider finance colleagues to support month-end reporting activities and ad hoc revenue and margin analysis.
• You’ll build strong partnerships with colleagues across the business, including counterparts in the Vodafone UK finance team, to compare processes, share knowledge, and identify best practices.
• You’ll contribute ideas that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and simplify ways of working across the revenue accounting landscape.
• You’ll help drive consistency, accuracy and compliance while supporting the successful integration of finance processes within a transforming organisation.

Who you are

• You're a part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience, with a strong foundation in financial accounting principles.
• You bring solid experience across core accounting activities, including accruals, prepayments, month-end close, forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• You're highly organised and able to balance multiple priorities while delivering accurate work to tight deadlines.
• You're comfortable working with detailed financial information and have a strong focus on quality, controls, and continuous improvement.
• You're an effective collaborator who values building positive relationships and supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• You're proactive, curious and motivated to find smarter ways of working that enhance efficiency and strengthen outcomes.
• You're confident using Excel and Oracle to manage, analyse and report financial information.
• You're able to communicate clearly and work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• You're adaptable and excited by the opportunity to contribute within a fast-moving, transformational environment.
• Experience within the telecommunications industry would be advantageous.
• Exposure to SAP and process integration initiatives would be beneficial.
• You're committed to delivering accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting while helping create a culture where everyone can thrive and succeed together.

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.

What we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

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.

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 refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/) 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.

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