Liberty Global Hiring for Junior Financial Accountant Job at Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England Full Time

We’re looking for a Junior Financial Accountant to join us in Bradford!

Our Finance Apprenticeship roles will suit an individual with an interest in a career in finance and who wishes to pursue a professional Accountancy Qualification through an apprenticeship. Our apprenticeships are designed for people starting out in finance, to those with some experience and are a great starting place to become senior finance leaders.

You’ll be working as an Accountant within our Shared Service Centre. The Shared Service team is based in Bradford, which in addition to Finance also includes Claims, Finance Systems, Payment Operations and Employee Services to Liberty Global.

In short, it’s an ideal place for you to build the skills, knowledge and expertise you need to build your career.

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll also have achieved your professional Accountancy Qualification (ACCA or CIMA. This will be a great kick start to your accounting career!

We’re looking for people who are serious about learning and growing, particularly within a Finance environment, and who can take a logical, methodical and proactive approach. We will ensure that you receive the vital training to make you well rounded finance professionals by the end of your apprenticeship. Your scheme mentor and workmates will also help you to add lots more capabilities to your skills locker. Plus, you’ll enjoy a great salary with amazing benefits from the start!

What will you be doing?

Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Month end accounting for Liberty Global Central including preparing journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Data processing e.g. raising invoices or performing daily bank reconciliations
• SOX compliance
• Participation in ad-hoc projects

We tend to look for people with:

• Past experience of working in a finance function is an advantage but not essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to identify and drive the resolution of errors or issues
• Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, well organized, able to prioritize and plan effectively, anticipate issues and solve problem.
• Part qualified accountant (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CTA etc.) or a graduate (2.1 or above) who is keen to embark on an accounting qualification.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more.
• Personal medical insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning to continue to grow and develop your career with us

Who we are:

We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.

Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.

With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.

We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.

Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.

Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.

And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. We’re 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So we’re keen to hear from candidates of all background and circumstances.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate, Apprenticeship

Salary: From £22,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bradford

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