Financial Accountant - 12 Month FTC

BBC UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally renowned media company is seeking a Finance professional to deliver accurate financial insights and ensure compliance. You will prepare financial statements, assist with consolidations, and coordinate audits. The ideal candidate holds an ACA or ACCA qualification and has strong skills in Excel and financial reporting. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £56,000.

Qualifications

• Experience guiding junior team members and managing workload across a team.
• Industry exposure with solid accounting knowledge including IFRS and FRS 101.
• Strong proficiency in Excel with hands-on experience in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standalone financial statements and ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Assist with parent company consolidation and submission of year-end figures.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Skills

ACA or ACCA qualification

Strong auditing and/or financial accounting background

Proficient in Excel

Financial reporting and analysis skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Closing Date: 15 October 2025

London, GBR, W12 7FA

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: 12 Month Fixed Term
DEPARTMENT: Commercial Group Finance
LOCATION: Television Centre, London - Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £50,000 - £56,000 plus £5441 London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

We are a globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This role is central to delivering accurate financial insights and ensuring compliance across statutory, tax, and technical accounting areas. You'll be the go-to expert for complex queries, while also maintaining a sharp eye on balance sheet integrity and month-end processes. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you'll be a trusted contributor in a fast-paced, commercially focused finance environment.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Prepare Financial Statements: Draft standalone financial statements and notes for UK entities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Support Consolidated Reporting: Assist with parent company consolidation and submission of BBC Commercial Group year-end figures.
• Audit & Compliance: Coordinate with external auditors and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Technical Accounting Expertise: Address complex accounting issues including revenue recognition, leases, tax, FX, and consolidation.
• Policy & Standards Maintenance: Monitor updates to accounting standards and support internal policy alignment.
• Tax & Finance Collaboration: Provide financial data to tax teams and partner with finance teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• FX & Ad Hoc Support: Manage foreign exchange exposure and contribute to various ad hoc financial projects.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• ACA or ACCA qualification, with a strong auditing and/or financial accounting background.
• Industry & Technical Expertise: industry exposure, solid accounting knowledge, including IFRS, FRS 101 & consolidation.
• Team and process leadership experience: Experience guiding junior team members and managing workload across a team.
• Excel & reporting skills: Strong proficiency in Excel, with hands-on experience in financial reporting and analysis.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Big 4 qualification and experience.
• Solid understanding of tax reporting and compliance within a financial accounting framework advantageous.
• Media & Entertainment experience preferred, but a strong enthusiasm for media and entertainment is valued.
• Experience working in a matrix organisation.
• SAP Proficiency: Familiarity with SAP for financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we'd be happy to discuss: [e-mail]