Technical Accounting Manager

Closing Date: Friday 7th August 2025

Technical Accounting is a specialist team within Group Finance, acting as BT Group’s subject matter experts on accounting standards and complex transactions. We set and maintain group accounting policies, advise on the correct treatment of deals and contracts, approve technical accounting papers, and deliver training across the organisation.

The team works closely with External Reporting, Consolidation and Statutory Reporting, with regular exposure to senior stakeholders and visibility over some of the most interesting and material matters in the business. The work you do directly shapes BT’s financial results and supports high‑quality reporting to the market.

• Advising finance and commercial teams on the accounting implications of deals, transactions and new contracts, including reviewing technical accounting analyses.

• Developing and delivering accounting training across BT to support continuous professional development and address key areas of challenge.

• Leading the implementation of new or amended accounting standards, ensuring consistent and compliant adoption across the group.

• Setting, reviewing and monitoring adherence to BT’s group accounting policies.

• Owning key group‑led accounting processes, including goodwill impairment, share‑based payments, going‑concern and long‑term viability assessments.

• Contributing to Audit Committee and Board papers, providing clear summaries of complex accounting matters.

• Owning and reviewing financial statement disclosures for interim and year‑end reporting.

• Working closely with external auditors on their review of accounting judgements and audit of BT’s consolidated financial statements.

• Acting as second line of defence for treasury‑related transactions, reviewing accounting papers and responding to ad hoc technical queries.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with 3+ years post‑qualification experience in practice and/or industry.

• Strong technical accounting expertise, including reviewing accounting standards and drafting detailed accounting papers.

• Ability to translate complex technical matters for different audiences — from finance analysts to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and work effectively under pressure.

• Project leadership experience, including defining scope, securing stakeholder buy‑in and driving delivery.

• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical capability.

• A collaborative team player with a positive, proactive attitude.

• Ability to build strong working relationships and influence stakeholders across the business.

• Experience producing or reviewing FTSE 100 annual reports.

• Experience in accounting advisory roles.

• Familiarity with SAP consolidation and financial reporting systems.

At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.

• 10% on target bonus 
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• From January 2025, equal family leave:  receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks carer’s leave 
• World-class training and development opportunities

BT Group is the UK’s leading communications group and the holding company behind some of the country’s most recognised brands – including BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet. Our purpose is as simple as it is ambitious: we connect for good.  Our customers include consumers, small, medium and large businesses, public sector organisations and other communications providers. 

BT Group’s role is about setting direction, unlocking value and creating the conditions for our brands and businesses to thrive.

Having come through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, our focus now is on what comes next – simplifying how we operate, using technology and AI to work smarter, and organising ourselves to serve customers better and grow sustainably. Group teams shape strategy, policy, brand, capital allocation and transformation, helping the whole organisation perform at its best.

We have a singular culture that unites all our people: we are customer-first challengers, who are committed, clear and connected. These behaviours unite us as one team to deliver for our colleagues, our customers, our stakeholders and the country.   Joining BT Group means working at the heart of a business that matters to the UK, with the opportunity to shape decisions, influence outcomes and help set the future course of one of the country’s most important companies.