VodafoneThree - Contract Accountant

This job is with VodafoneThree, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Location: Newbury + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

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.

Who We Are

We're here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. We're creating more than the UK's best network. We're helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

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. You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country.

What you'll do

• You'll join Vodafone Business Commercial Finance in a high-impact role, partnering on one of our largest customer portfolios.
• Working within Contract Accounting, you'll play a key role in shaping commercial decisions, protecting contract value, and driving financial performance across a portfolio exceeding £50m.
• You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, bring clarity to complex data, and help unlock opportunities that support both customer success and Vodafone's strategic goals.
• You'll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, using financial insight, scenario planning, and commercial judgement to influence key decisions.
• You'll support contract negotiations, renewals, and variations, ensuring the right balance between value, risk, and compliance.
• You'll own end-to-end financial governance across the contract lifecycle, ensuring controls, transparency, and accountability.
• You'll partner with Audit, Legal, Procurement, and Compliance teams to ensure all contractual and regulatory requirements are consistently met.
• You'll monitor commercial performance, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to protect revenue and improve margin.
• You'll lead or support contract renewals, extensions, and dispute resolution, balancing customer outcomes with business priorities.
• You'll deliver accurate monthly financial close, forecasting, and reporting, providing clear and actionable insights to stakeholders.
• You'll translate performance into financial outcomes, supporting planning, forecasting, and delivery against targets.
• You'll ensure accuracy in contract accounting, including revenue recognition, cost allocation, billing, and compliance with IFRS and internal policies.
• You'll optimise key financial processes such as cash flow forecasting, WIP management, and purchase order governance.
• You'll identify and drive process improvements, automation, and smarter ways of working to enhance efficiency.
• You'll collaborate across Sales, Commercial, Finance Operations, and Supply Chain teams to deliver seamless, end-to-end processes.
• You'll drive alignment between commercial priorities and financial performance through strong stakeholder influence.

Who you are

• You'll have strong commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and turn it into clear, strategic insight.
• You'll be confident influencing senior stakeholders and working across multiple teams to drive alignment and results.
• You'll bring experience in financial planning, reporting, and contract or commercial finance within a complex environment.
• You'll demonstrate strong governance, risk management, and compliance awareness across financial processes.
• You'll be comfortable managing and influencing large portfolios, with accountability for revenue, margin, and cash flow outcomes.
• You'll have a proactive mindset, able to identify risks early and drive corrective action with pace and ownership.
• You'll be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering accuracy in financial reporting.
• You'll be a collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments and values building strong relationships.
• You'll be passionate about continuous improvement, automation, and driving operational excellence.

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.

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, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. 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.