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    Financial Accountant: 1st time mover opportunity

    A world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications services, Liberty Global’s businesses connect 85 million subscribers across the UK and Europe.  We operate under some of the best known consumer brands like Virgin Media-O2 in the UK and Virgin Media in Ireland, as well as VodafoneZiggo in the Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium and Sunrise UPC in Switzerland.

    We’re also targeting high growth ventures in the areas of Strategy, Technology, Content, Infrastructure and Finance.  From key investments in companies like all3media, ITV, Lions Gate, to our move into electric vehicle charging with Liberty Charge, The Phoenix Works and the Formula E racing series, these exciting growth opportunities are set to change the way we live and work.

    Our vision is to create a world class, streamlined Finance organisation, enabling us to be a true industry leader.  Supporting talent mobility and helping you to build your career is a vital part of that, and we want to invest in you and your career with us.

    That’s why we are seeking newly qualified accountants looking to make their first move.

    What to expect

    As a first-move role, you can expect to join other newly qualified accountants at the same time, supported by an enhanced induction  and development curriculum designed to accelerate your understanding of our business and the Finance organisation. You’ll have the opportunity to meet senior leaders and will have a senior sponsor acting as a mentor through our dynamic mentoring circles. You’ll also be supported to learn about our business and develop your Finance skills across a range of interactive learning modules and development initiatives through our world-class Finance Academy.

    At Liberty Global we are committed to developing talented people to move onwards and upwards through our organization. After your first 12-months, you could find yourself rotating into another part of Finance or another location. In whatever role you see your future, our first-mover programme has been designed to give you end-to-end exposure across our entire business. Ultimately, this is about shaping our future and yours. And with Liberty Global you can go as far your ambition takes you.

    What we look for

    We are looking newly qualified accountants who have a growth mindset, who are curious, resilient, collaborative, highly analytical and confident enough to question the status quo. We’re also interested in your passion for business, your love of being challenged and your desire to develop your technical skills.

    • A professional accountancy qualification is essential. ACA, CIMA or ACCA
    • Applicants making a first move from practice looking to move into a high-growth, fast-paced business.

    What teams could you be joining?

    • Audit, Risk & Compliance (ARC):  The ARC team offers an opportunity to work with and travel to each of the Liberty Global companies, seeing and interacting across a wide variety of different business areas and countries.   You will gain an understanding of how many of our businesses operate and have opportunities to interact with senior leaders.  We are focused on developing internal audit team members through both formal and on the job training, with a view to creating a diverse, well rounded auditor who understands our business and can use internal audit as a stepping stone to broader opportunities within our Finance function and beyond. There is no better place to start your career at Liberty Global than the ARC team. We’ll give you the experience, skills and understanding of the business that will act as a stepping stone to broader opportunities within our Finance function and beyond. If you want to travel, understand and improve processes, get to grips with key business risks and further your finance experience then look no further. On top of that we’ll give you exposure to senior leaders,  project management, data analytics and business writing experience. Bring a growth mindset, plenty of energy and use ARC as the starting point on your journey with Liberty Global and Finance.
    • Accounting Operations (Bradford): Liberty Global Shared Service Centre (LGSSC) acts as a central specialty service supporting operations many of our Liberty Global companies. As part of this team you will be responsible for the development and implementation of overall financial strategy; from day to day controls, accounting policies and procedures; to managing relationships with the financial community. Interacting with our colleagues across Amsterdam, Denver, Switzerland and beyond this is an international role and you will many opportunities to expand your network across the wider Liberty Global family.
    • Other teams you could be joining include; Tax, Treasury, Capital Allocation & Business Control or Accounting and Financial Planning.

    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.