At a Glance
- Tasks: Support monthly accounts, manage lease accounting, and enhance internal audit activities.
- Company: Join Telefónica Tech, a leading NextGen Tech solutions provider with a diverse team.
- Benefits: Gain exposure to commercial finance, work with senior leaders, and build a long-term career.
- Other info: Excellent opportunity for growth beyond traditional audit roles.
- Why this job: Leverage your audit skills in a dynamic environment and see the real-world impact of your work.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with strong audit background and IFRS knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
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.
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.
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.
What You'll Do- Supporting the production of monthly management accounts
- 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 communications
- Managing intercompany reconciliations and transactions
- Providing technical accounting support across the finance function
- Contributing to finance improvement projects and ad‑hoc initiatives
- 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 the industry
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, and 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.
Financial Accountant employer: Telefónica Tech (EN)
Telefónica Tech is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where over 6,000 talented individuals from more than 60 nationalities collaborate to drive digital transformation. Located in the UK, this role offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, allowing Financial Accountants to transition from audit to impactful commercial finance roles while working closely with senior leaders in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on innovation, Telefónica Tech provides a rewarding career path for those eager to make a real-world impact.
