Assistant Accountant

WRU - Welsh Rugby Union; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports organization in Cardiff is looking for an Assistant Accountant to support the finance team with accurate financial records and compliance. Candidates should have experience in finance, IT skills in Microsoft applications, and be pursuing professional accounting qualifications. This is a permanent role with hybrid working options and various employee benefits including a pension and gym access.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Life assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free stadium parking

Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role within a Finance team.
• Ability to complete a professional accounting qualification.
• Excellent IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Management of Group bank accounts and daily cashflow forecasting.
• Preparation of month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Reconcile daily ticket sales and control accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Support preparation of monthly management information.
• Prepare payroll journal and review reconciliations.

Skills

Experience in Finance role

Knowledge of accounting systems

Excellent IT skills (Microsoft package)

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Welsh language communication

Education

Working towards a professional accounting qualification

Job description

The Assistant Accountant supports the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This role involves managing day‑to‑day financial transactions, assisting with month‑end and year‑end processes, preparation of VAT returns and statutory reporting for subsidiaries.

Closing Date: 14 November 2025

Salary: £31,000 - £37,000 per annum.

Location: Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Hours of work: 35 per week. Monday to Friday. Our working hours are generally 9am – 5pm but our approach to hybrid working – ‘Team Tactics’ means you can flex your hours and attendance in the office to support a sustainable work‑life balance.

Responsible to: Accounting Manager

Contractual status: Permanent. Subject to 6‑month probationary period.

The Person

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Experience working in a similar role within a Finance team.
• Working towards a professional accounting qualification (for which you will be supported to complete).
• Experience of working with accounting and Finance systems.
• Excellent IT skills, specifically Microsoft package
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
• Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable

The Role

Key Responsibilities, Tasks And Activities

• Management of Group bank accounts and supporting with daily cashflow forecasting.
• Preparation of month end and year end closing procedures, including posting journals and completing balance sheet reconciliations across multiple group entities.
• Reconcile daily ticket sales and control accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring that transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support with the preparation of the monthly management information for manager review.
• Support the preparation of year‑end financial reports.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with other statutory filings.
• Prepare payroll journal and review reconciliations.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and information to auditors.
• Carry out duties in support of the WRU Group Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values.

Key Relationships

• Finance Team

WRU Requirements

The WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's License is desirable. This role is subject to a basic/enhanced DBS check.

The Perks

As a permanent member of the WRU Group, you will have access to our full range of employee benefits, including:

• Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU)
• Life assurance scheme
• WRU Group Ticket Allocation
• Employee assistance programme
• Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements
• Free stadium parking and gym
• WRU Group store and tour discounts
• WRU Group partnership offers
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our Values

The WRU Group are committed to developing a culture whereby all employees are equally valued and respected. Our aims, together with our vision and mission, are underpinned by our core values and beliefs which embrace: Integrity, Excellence, Success, Courage, Family & Humour.

Inclusion At The WRU

The WRU Group are committed to building diverse, high‑performing and engaged teams across Welsh Rugby. We are ambitious about providing a people first culture where everyone can belong, be heard and respected. We are happy to talk to you about our Crys I Bawb EDI Strategy (2024‑2029) and you can also read more about our commitment in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.