Finance Specialist - Capital and Lease Accounting

British Broadcasting Corporation; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Specialist to join their Financial Operations team in Cardiff. This role focuses on Capital Accounting and IFRS 16 leases, ensuring operational excellence across the organization. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, manage lease contracts, and build relationships with stakeholders. With excellent career progression opportunities and unrivalled training through an in-house Academy, this position offers a dynamic work environment. If you're a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and a passion for finance, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts on dental and health care

Gym membership discounts

Negotiable salary

Opportunity to buy extra leave days

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in IFRS 16 accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on IFRS 16 leasing and related costs.
• Manage lease contracts and ensure compliance with accounting policies.

Skills

IFRS 16 accounting

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Finance Specialist - Capital and Lease Accounting

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Job Details

Band: D

Salary: £42,000 - £52,000 per annum, depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. This range reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Contract type: 18-month fixed-term contract / attachment

Location: Cardiff (Office Base)

Application deadline: 23:59 on Sunday 18th May 2025

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your preference in the application. Flexible working will be discussed at the offer stage.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Excellent career progression with opportunities to work in different areas of the BBC.
• Unrivalled training and development through our in-house Academy.
• Benefits include negotiable salary, flexible 35-hour workweek, 25 days annual leave (option to buy 5 extra days), pension scheme, and discounts on dental, health care, gym, and more.

Job Introduction

We are seeking a Finance Specialist in Capital & Lease Accounting to join our Financial Operations team in Cardiff. This is a permanent role. The team provides professional financial support across the BBC, focusing on Capital Accounting and IFRS16 leases, ensuring operational excellence.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on IFRS 16 leasing and related costs.
• Assess BBC contracts for lease requirements.
• Manage lease contracts and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with BBC accounting policies.
• Lead development and maintenance of the lease environment.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and identify process improvements.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience with IFRS 16 accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Ability to communicate complex data effectively to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP is beneficial but not essential.

Additional Information

Welsh language skills are not necessary. Applications can be submitted in Welsh or English; no disadvantage applies based on language choice.

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