Finance Operations Accountant – Hybrid (Cardiff)

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

Job summary

BBC Finance Operations in Cardiff is seeking a skilled Accountant to join our team with hybrid working. You will own month-end close, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and journals, ensuring complete, accurate financial information with robust controls.

You will support audits, manage ERP general ledger transactions, and apply BBC accounting standards across reporting and operations. This role offers flexibility and development within BBC Finance.

Qualifications

• Hold a professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Significant experience delivering a high‑quality accounting service, ideally including capital project or fixed asset accounting.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills with ability to analyse and interpret key financial data.
• Possess highly developed communication skills with the ability to influence.
• Be able to communicate complex data clearly to wider BBC teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to financial reporting processes with robust control over subledgers and general ledger integration.
• Manage and maintain accurate ERP general ledger transactions with internal controls and process improvement.
• Support audits and collaborate with Finance Controller, FP&A teams and external partners.
• Provide accounting expertise, documenting judgements in line with BBC policies.
• Oversee capital accounting and balance sheet reconciliations including fixed assets and depreciation.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Capital project accounting

Excel modelling

Communication skills

Influence and communication

Job description

BBC Finance Operations in Cardiff is seeking a skilled Accountant to join our team with hybrid working. You will own month-end close, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and journals, ensuring complete, accurate financial information with robust controls.

You will support audits, manage ERP general ledger transactions, and apply BBC accounting standards across reporting and operations. This role offers flexibility and development within BBC Finance.