Accountant, Finance Operations – Hybrid/Flexible

BBC Group; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

35-hour week

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

The BBC Group in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Accountant to join Finance Operations on a hybrid basis. You will own core accounting activities including month-end close, accruals and prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accurate and well‑controlled financial accounting.

This role offers a £47,000-£53,000 salary, flexible working discussions, and opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders across BBC Finance.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification required (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience delivering high‑quality accounting services, incl. asset accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to model financial data.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to financial reporting and control over subledgers and GL.
• Manage ERP general ledger transactions and internal controls.
• Support audits with the Finance Controller, FP&A teams and partners.
• Provide accounting judgments in line with BBC policies and standards.
• Oversee capital accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting qualification

Financial accounting

Fixed asset accounting

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The BBC Group in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Accountant to join Finance Operations on a hybrid basis. You will own core accounting activities including month-end close, accruals and prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accurate and well‑controlled financial accounting.

This role offers a £47,000-£53,000 salary, flexible working discussions, and opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders across BBC Finance.