Accountant (Fixed Term)

S4C International; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

S4C is seeking a qualified accountant to join the Finance team to manage content cost activities and lead budget reporting. The role requires clear communication and collaboration across teams to support informed decision-making and align with our 2030 strategy.

The post holder will work across S4C offices (Yr Egin Carmarthen, Central Square Cardiff or Caernarfon) with at least 2 days in the office, and will contribute to continuous improvement within Finance.

Qualifications

• Role requires professional accounting expertise and ability to manage costs and budgets.
• Strong communication with colleagues to support decision-making.
• Flexibility to work across the Finance team and wider organisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee content cost management activities and budget reporting.
• Provide professional accounting advice to enable informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and creative excellence.

Skills

Cost management

Budget reporting

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Welsh language skills are not essential for this role

At S4C, we are passionate about creating a positive, energetic, and inclusive work environment that reflects our core values:

At Your Best, Proud of S4C, Celebrate Everyone, Go For It.

This is an exciting time to join our team as we move forward to implement the 2030 strategy. We are looking for an organised, reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic individual who lives our core values to join our Finance team.

Job Overview

You will be responsible for content cost management activities and budget reporting, including providing professional advice to enable informed decision-making.

You will communicate effectively and work closely with your colleagues and others to ensure that we achieve our corporate objectives and creative excellence, while ensuring that we operate effectively and in line with our strategic commitments.

Please note that this role is intended for a qualified accountant. The postholder will be expected to provide technical accounting expertise and support to the wider Finance team.

The postholder may also be required to undertake duties and projects that are not specifically detailed within this job description to support the effective operation and continuous improvement of the Finance function. This job description will be amended and reviewed from time to time to reflect any additional responsibilities as appropriate.

Further Details

Location: One of S4C’s Offices: Yr Egin Carmarthen, Central Square Cardiff or Caernarfon (at least 2 days in the office). Additional office attendance may be required during the initial training and induction period. You will be expected to attend/work from our other offices as required.

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed term 12 months (Maternity Cover)

Working Hours: 35.75 hours per week. Due to the nature of the position, flexibility is expected, including working outside office hours, some weekends and bank holidays.

Holidays: In addition to the statutory bank holidays, you will be entitled to 26 days of paid holiday per year. (Please note that the annual leave will be pro rata if working part time).

Pension: Paid staff are entitled to join a Group Personal Pension Scheme subject to the terms of any existing scheme which is amended from time to time. If you are a member of the Group Personal Pension Scheme, S4C will contribute 10% of your basic salary to the Scheme. You will be expected to contribute 5%.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.