Accountant, Group Finance

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Job Closing Date: 3 July 2026

Cardiff, GBR, CF10 1FT

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JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: Twelve month Fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover).

DEPARTMENT: Group Finance, BBC Group Finance and Operations

LOCATION: Cardiff – Hybrid working 1-2 days in the office

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £50,000 - £53,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The BBC Group Finance team in Cardiff delivers an integrated, sustainable and high-quality accounting and reporting service to Finance teams and business stakeholders across the organisation.

We are currently seeking an Accountant to join our Group Finance team, with a key focus on government reporting. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile financial reporting within a complex and dynamic organisation.

This Cardiff based role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis, with a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Join a team that sits at the heart of one of the UK’s most iconic organisations. In Group Finance, you’ll have the opportunity to work on high-profile, complex reporting that directly supports the BBC’s accountability and transparency to government and the public. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values quality, continuous improvement, and professional development, all within an organisation that offers flexible working and a strong sense of purpose. This is a great opportunity to build your experience in a unique reporting environment.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

Undertake monthly reporting of financial performance with a divisional and pan-BBC perspective, in addition to other reporting to stakeholders.

Devise and manage appropriate month end and budget models and templates that provide insightful and relevant analysis, suitable for decision making.

Take responsibility for month end, budget and annual accounting processes, managing this from start to end and working with a range of stakeholders.

Assist in the preparation of the BBC Annual Report and Accounts and other external reporting requirements.

Provide professional financial support to a range of stakeholders, effective control of financial processes and delivering operational excellence.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Qualified professional accounting e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.

Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence.

Advanced excel and modelling skills, in relation to key finance information including budgets and forecasts.

Ability to manage senior stakeholders including explaining complex data / principles to non-finance professionals.

Strong planning and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.

DESIRABLE

Knowledge of the theory and practical application of accounting principles and controls, with experience of consolidation adjustments desirable.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

Close date 3 July 2026.

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Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

For any general queries, please contact: ***email_hidden***

We are unable to accept applications via CV and only applications made online will be considered. Please click on the APPLY NOW button to proceed with your application.

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Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.