Accountant in Cardiff

JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: 12 Month Fixed-term Contract, Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Finance

LOCATION: Cardiff – Central Square

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £50,000 - £52,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

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

Join the Studios Production Central Finance Team as an Accountant, playing a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting support across the business. You'll provide meaningful financial insight, help strengthen financial controls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support effective decision-making and contribute to the success of Productions Finance.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

This is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team at the heart of the business. You'll work with a broad range of stakeholders, contribute to projects that improve processes and controls, and gain valuable exposure to reporting, forecasting and budgeting activities. It's a varied role that offers visibility, development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact:

• Deliver accurate monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis and insightful commentary for a range of stakeholders.
• Support the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes, helping to develop robust financial plans and analysis.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify processes and enhance the service provided by the wider Productions Finance Team.
• Support the ongoing development and enhancement of financial controls, processes and reporting methodologies to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Contribute to the implementation of ICFR-related processes and help maintain a strong and effective controls environment.

Essential Criteria

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Experience delivering a high-quality accounting and reporting service.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with the Embedded Finance Team and a variety of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools, including SAP and Analysis for Office (AFO).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas, SUMIFs, pivot tables and data analysis techniques.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and support the team during busy periods.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest, we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.