Accounting Manager

Welsh Rugby Union (WRU); Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Welsh Rugby Union in Cardiff is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead its Accounting team of two within the Finance function. The role oversees daily accounting operations and month-end processes, and provides key support to the Group Financial Director.

You will coordinate audits under FRS 102, prepare annual financial statements, ensure VAT and corporation tax compliance, and maintain robust financial controls while delivering internal reporting and MI packs to senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a finance team and developing colleagues.
• Experience preparing management accounts, month-end close and statutory accounts.
• Knowledge of FRS 102 and UK tax environment.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Excellent IT skills with MS Office and finance packages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage month-end processes including GL entries, adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate audits and prepare annual financial statements under FRS 102.
• Ensure VAT and corporation tax compliance and liaise with tax advisors.
• Maintain payroll records and monthly payroll journals with reconciliation.
• Line manage a small team and uphold robust financial controls.

Skills

Leadership

Management accounts

FRS 102

UK tax

IT skills

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance software

Job description

The Welsh Rugby Union is looking for an Accounting Manager to lead its Accounting team of two within the Finance function. The role oversees daily accounting operations and month-end processes, and provides key support to the Group Financial Director.

The Role

Support the preparation of annual financial statements in line with FRS 102, coordinate audits, ensure tax compliance and maintain accurate financial records while upholding strong financial controls. Internal reporting, including flash and detailed MI packs, is a key part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Manage month-end processes, including general ledger entries, adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements for the WRU group and subsidiaries under FRS 102
• Coordinate audits by working closely with external auditors
• Prepare and file VAT returns on time and work with corporation tax advisors
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and assets
• Liaise with the payroll specialist, post monthly payroll journals and maintain payroll reconciliation
• Line manage a small team and maintain a robust system of financial controls

About You

• Experience in a leadership role within a finance team, managing and developing colleagues
• Experience preparing management accounts, month-end and year-end close, and statutory accounts
• Knowledge of FRS 102 and an understanding of the UK tax environment
• A professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Excellent IT skills, specifically Microsoft and finance and accounting packages
• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable

Key Details

• Location: Principality Stadium, Cardiff (hybrid)
• Contract: Permanent, full time
• Closing date: 29 October 2026