Accountant - Finance Operations - EXTEND

BBC; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in broadcast media seeks a skilled Accountant for their Finance Operations team in Cardiff. This hybrid role requires a professional accounting qualification and offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible 35-hour week

25 days holiday

Pension

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Significant experience in delivering high-quality accounting services.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to reporting processes and manage accurate transaction recording.
• Support audits and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Document and implement accounting judgments per BBC policies.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Data Simplification

Accounting Principles

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Accountant - Finance Operations - EXTEND

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Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. This reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Hybrid (Cardiff base)

Application deadline: 23:59 on Sunday 1st June 2025.

BBC EXTEND Program

This role is part of our BBC Extend program for disabled people. Applicants should identify as deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent and meet the definitions of disability under the relevant acts. We are committed to accessibility and workplace adjustments. For more info, contact the BBC Extend team or visit our webpage.

Job Introduction

We seek high-caliber Accountants to join our Finance Operations team in Cardiff. The team provides high-quality process accounting and reporting services.

Main Responsibilities

• Contribute to reporting processes, ensuring understanding of financial position and rectification of issues, with control over sub-ledgers and general ledger integration.
• Manage accurate transaction recording in the ERP, ensuring compliance with standards and controls, and improving financial processes.
• Support audits and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Document and implement accounting judgments per BBC policies and standards.
• Compile and review balance sheet reconciliations with proper testing and evidence.

Candidate Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Significant experience in delivering high-quality accounting services.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence.
• Ability to simplify complex data and principles.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and controls.

Additional Information

Flexible working options are available; discuss during the offer stage. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible 35-hour week, 25 days holiday (plus options), pension, and discounts on various services.

We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity. Applications are welcome regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics. For more info on diversity and inclusion, visit our webpage.

Role Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution