VodafoneThree - Financial Accountant - Revenue - 12 month FTC / secondment

Location : Newbury + *Hybrid
Working hours : Full time 37.5 hours per week

*Hybrid

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 our UK Networks team, where we’re continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers. 

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.

This role sits in the Consumer Business Revenue & Margin team - a team of 22 responsible for some of the most complex accounting areas at Three and for ensuring that we accurately record c.£2.5bn of annual revenues. This role reports to the Senior Revenue Accounting Manager.

You will be responsible for a wide variety of month-end journal calculations, postings and associated balance sheet reconciliations covering revenues and margin, including (but not limited to) the Smarty brand, B2B accounts, supply chain costs, LOB allocations. You will also support your line manager with ad hoc month-end revenues and margin tasks and reports.

You will be responsible for supporting the team by collecting the required SOX compliance evidence as directed by your line manager.

You will support your line manager, working with counterparts in the VFUK team, to compare and contrast accounting policies and processes, identifying best practice and change requirements to implement such practices.

What you'll do

Revenue and margin GL accounting:

• Monthly revenue and margin journals – calculation and posting in Oracle, including obtaining all required SOX evidence and sign offs.
• Monthly preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, identification of risks and opportunities, clearance of reconciling differences and timely submission into Cadency BS control system.

Controls:

• Ensure all SOX control evidence is collated and submitted – support to the team as directed by your line manager.

Qualifications

Who you are 

• Part-qualified Accountant / QBE
• Excellent general accounting experience, including, but not limited to accruals, prepayments, month-end reporting, forecasting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Team player - must be able to build strong working relationships within the team and be willing to support the team with ad hoc requirements.
• Proactive in exploring better processes and smarter work practices, delivery focused and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Highly proficient in Excel and Oracle

Nice to have:

• Mobile telecommunication industry experience advantageous.
• SAP experience
• Process integration experience

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

Posting End Date: 28th August 2026

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 View email address on jobs.smartrecruiters.com 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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