Hybrid Accounting Manager & Financial Controls Lead

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 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.