Financial Accountant

Company Description

Telefónica Tech (part of the Telefónica Group) is a leading NextGen Tech solutions provider with a highly diversified team of over 6,000 exceptionally skilled employees and +60 nationalities.

We serve more than 5.5m customers every day in over 175 countries, with a global ecosystem of market-leading partners. Global strategic hubs: Spain, Brazil, the UK, Germany.

The Telefónica Tech UK&I hub has an end- to-end portfolio of market leading services and develops integrated technology solutions to accelerate digital transformation through: Cloud, Data & AI, Enterprise Applications, Workplace Services and Cyber Security & Networking.

Values: Open, Trusted and Bold

Trusted Partners:

• Microsoft: Top 3 Service Providers, Azure Expert Status, Fastrack & Inner Circle Partner
• HPE: Platinum Partner – FY23 UK&I Solution Provider of the Year
• Palo Alto & Crowdstrike: part of our NextDefense Cyber Security Portfolio
• Fortinet: Elite VIP Program – one of only 2 in the UK
• AWS: Advanced Solution & Managed Service Provider Program

Job Description

Financial Accountant (Audit Background)

Ready to take your audit expertise into a commercial finance role?

We're looking for a qualified Financial Accountant who wants to move beyond professional practice and become part of a growing commercial business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone trained within a Big 4 or leading accountancy firm who enjoys the technical side of accounting but is keen to see the real-world impact of their work within an operational environment.

You'll play a key role in financial reporting, audit management, and technical accounting while working closely with senior finance stakeholders across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the production of monthly management accounts
• Supervision of Purchase Ledger team
• Superuser for Microsoft Dynamics system
• Owner and Expert of the Professional Service Practice financial reporting
• Reviewing and analysing profit and loss performance
• Managing lease accounting and IFRS compliance
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
• Performing revenue recognition analysis and reporting
• Coordinating the annual external audit process
• Supporting and enhancing internal audit activities and controls
• Preparing group reporting submissions
• Managing intercompany reconciliations and transactions
• Providing technical accounting support across the finance function
• Contributing to finance improvement projects and ad hoc initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong audit background gained within a Big 4 or leading accountancy practice
• Experience auditing financial services, financial institutions, or complex corporate environments
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• A proactive approach and desire to build a career within industry

Why Join Us?

This role offers the ideal first or second move from practice into industry, providing exposure to a broad range of financial accounting and commercial finance activities.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Apply your technical accounting expertise in a commercial setting
• Gain visibility across a dynamic business operation
• Work closely with senior finance leaders and decision-makers
• Build a long-term career beyond audit and consulting
• Influence processes, controls, and financial reporting improvements

If you're looking to leverage your audit training while gaining broader commercial experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Fully Qualified Accountant

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week in our Wisborough Green office.

At Telefónica Tech, we believe inclusion is the bridge that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We celebrate and respect our differences because diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger.

Be yourself with us, and feel that you belong.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We are also committed to equity, accessible hiring practices, and creating an inclusive culture through many means including TogetHer (Women's network) and our Employee Resource Groups which include Diversity and Inclusion, Telefónica Tech Pride, Neurodiversity, ELEVATE (African and Caribbean heritage network), and Sustainability.

We don’t believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don’t match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for role, please get in touch.

• Department: Finance
• Employment Hours: Full time / Part Time