Accountant

BBC UK; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week & 26 days leave

Defined pension

Life assurance

Remote GP access

Job summary

BBC Studios is recruiting an Accountant to join the Studios Production Central Finance Team in Cardiff. You will deliver monthly financial reporting, support quarterly forecasting and the annual budgeting process, and help strengthen financial controls and continuous improvement across the function.

The role requires a professionally qualified accountant and experience delivering high-quality accounting and reporting services, with strong Excel, SAP and Analysis for Office skills and the ability

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering a high-quality accounting and reporting service.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Support quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Drive continuous improvement by simplifying processes and enhancing controls.
• Support development and enhancement of financial controls, processes and reporting.
• Contribute to ICFR-related processes and maintain an effective controls environment.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder liaison

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Analysis for Office (AFO)

Job description

Job Closing Date: 18 August 2026

Cardiff, GBR, CF10 1FT

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: 12 Month Fixed-term Contract, Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Finance

LOCATION: Cardiff - Central Square

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £50,000 - £52,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Join the Studios Production Central Finance Team as an Accountant, playing a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting support across the business. You'll provide meaningful financial insight, help strengthen financial controls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support effective decision-making and contribute to the success of Productions Finance.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

This is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team at the heart of the business. You'll work with a broad range of stakeholders, contribute to projects that improve processes and controls, and gain valuable exposure to reporting, forecasting and budgeting activities. It's a varied role that offers visibility, development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Deliver accurate monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis and insightful commentary for a range of stakeholders.
• Support the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes, helping to develop robust financial plans and analysis.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify processes and enhance the service provided by the wider Productions Finance Team.
• Support the ongoing development and enhancement of financial controls, processes and reporting methodologies to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Contribute to the implementation of ICFR-related processes and help maintain a strong and effective controls environment.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Experience delivering a high-quality accounting and reporting service.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with the Embedded Finance Team and a variety of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools, including SAP and Analysis for Office (AFO).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas, SUMIFs, pivot tables and data analysis techniques.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and support the team during busy periods.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest, we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

#BBCSTUDIOS

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

We are unable to accept applications via CV and only applications made online will be considered.

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

Information at a Glance

This is your BBC

At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world's best loved content, and the BBC's mission to inform, educate and entertain.

Find out more about BBC Studios

Life at BBC Studios

• A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days.
• Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).
• Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.
• BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets here.
• Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.

Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.

Candidate pack

You belong

We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

Diversity, inclusion & belonging strategy

Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

Disability confident

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we'd be happy to discuss: [e-mail]