Accounting Control Manager - 12 months FTC

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Location Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Motherwell, Peterborough, Reading Job Family Corporate Functions Job Type Full Time Posted Date 22-Jul-2026 Ref # 74844

12 months Fixed Term Contract

We have a great opportunity for an Accounting Control Manager to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of Virgin Media O2’s financial reporting and control environment. Working within the Accounting, Reporting & Control (ARC) team, you’ll help ensure accurate, compliant and efficient reporting across a complex and evolving business. This is a highly visible position that offers the opportunity to influence key processes, strengthen governance frameworks and support strategic business change.

You will lead risk assessment and control improvement activities, working closely with finance, technology, audit and business stakeholders. From supporting major system implementations and remediation programmes to driving simplification initiatives and enhancing the control framework, you’ll help shape a robust reporting environment while building strong relationships across the organisation. This role offers broad exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to develop deep insight into how the business operates. Who we are At Virgin Media O₂, we connect people to the moments that matter most. Virgin Media leads the UK for broadband reliability, speed and overall performance, while O₂ keeps people connected on the move with award-winning coverage.We’re also proud to be named one of the Financial Times Top 500 Best Employers for 2026, based on one of the UK’s largest employee satisfaction surveys.

Join us and you’ll be part of a team that stays curious, positive and focused on making life easier for our customers and each other. We’re investing in the future of connectivity, from expanding next-generation 5G to exploring satellite-supported solutions that help reach rural communities and hard-to-connect places. You’ll work with people who back good ideas and give you plenty of room to grow. So if you’re looking for a place where you can feel supported, trusted and genuinely valued, you’ll feel right at home here.

We’re a flexible-first organisation, because we know people do their best work when they have choice and clarity. To support meaningful collaboration, we ask everyone to spend at least eight days a month connecting with each other in person.That doesn’t just mean time in the office – it could be team meetings, offsites, volunteering days, cross-functional projects, or away days. What matters is making those moments count – so when we come together, it benefits everyone.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for allWe believe a better tomorrow starts with the choices we make today. That means moving the dial on diversity, building equity into everything we do and putting inclusion at the heart of our business.Virgin Media O₂ is an equal opportunities employer and we work hard to remove bias and barriers. We want every person who joins us – and everyone thinking about joining us – to feel seen, heard and supported.

When you work with us, you’ll have access to our award-winning employee network groups. These communities bring people together, champion allyship and create uplifting spaces where you can learn, share and feel part of something bigger. They play a big role in helping people feel connected from day one. The must haves • Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA or CIMA) or equivalent relevant commercial experience
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and SOx
• Internal or external audit background
• Experience assessing financial reporting risks and control frameworks
• Strong attention to detail The other stuff we are looking for • Practice-trained accounting background
• Experience supporting system migrations or major finance transformation projects
• Exposure to IT General Controls (ITGCs)
• Experience working with external auditors and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience driving process simplification and continuous improvement initiatives What's in it for you We know life isn’t just about work, so our benefits are built to support you in the moments that matter. You’ll get Bupa healthcare, wellbeing support, life cover, a pension and generous holiday –plus your birthday off.

And there’s more. Enjoy some extra perks on us, with optional electric vehicle lease and Cycle2Work schemes, dental insurance, neurodiversity assessments, and brilliant discounts on broadband, TV and mobile. You’ll even get access to the Virgin Family platform and the O₂ Priority app, with exclusive rewards, experiences and chances to attend events at The O₂ and beyond. Next steps If this feels like a place where you can belong, we’d love to see what you can do. Once you apply, the next steps might include a call with a recruiter, a video interview, an interview with the hiring manager and a task or assessment.We’ll also ask about any adjustments you might need, and we’ll do our best to make them happen.

We review applications and interview throughout the advert window, so it’s worth applying sooner rather than later. If you’re offered the role, the offer will be subject to background checks, including a criminal record check and, for some roles, a financial background check. #LI-MC2