Job Description
This job is with BBC, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Package Description
Job Reference: 021815
Band: D
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Office Base is Cardiff (Hybrid working)
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Tuesday 8th March 2025.
Job Introduction
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to ensure the smooth operation of Financial controls, accounting and reporting processes across BBC Finance. The successful candidate will have the required technical accounting skills and expertise to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with financial reporting standards and our internal controls framework, to a wide range of stakeholders.
The Senior Accountant will support the Financial Controller in overseeing the financial position of the division they support (e.g. News). As such, the Senior Accountant needs to have a strong technical understanding of finance and accounting principles.
They will oversee the divisions day-to-day financial operations, and secures the integrity of accounting data. Ensure ledgers are accurate, financial statements are prepared on time, and internal controls are maintained.
* Excellent accounting knowledge across both UK & International financial reporting standards - to be able to accurately prepare financial statements
* Detail focused with the ability to be proactive in taking the initiative to problem solve
* Good collaboration and communication capabilities - able to influence and communicate with Finance and non-Finance staff at all levels of the organisation including our outsource provider
* Ability to embrace and adopt new technologies and evolve current working practices, using lean methodologies.
Main Responsibilities
* The Senior Accountant role works within the Finance Operations team and is critical in ensuring a robust accounting close process across both month and year-end.
* Working closely with wider finance and business colleagues to deliver and report accurate numbers to stakeholders whilst ensuring that internal Finance controls, including accounting principles and standards, are adhered to and applied on a consistent basis.
* Ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly and concisely to non-finance stakeholders.
* You will manage the liaison with external stakeholders where required including our outsource provider and appointed external auditors.
* You are expected to provide sound technical and expert financial/accounting advice to support insightful and informed business decision making, including impact assessment.
* The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of outputs required in connection with internal controls and financial reporting requirements.
Are you the right candidate?
* You will be a fully qualified accountant with a sound understanding of financial controls and corporate governance.
* You will also be accustomed to, and confident in, liaising with senior finance and non-finance stakeholders with a service delivery focus.
* Experience of coaching and mentoring others in a finance function
* An excellent understanding of financial reporting is essential, and you will combine strong technical knowledge with a proven track record of process improvement.
* You will have experience of working as part of a team and planning work to ensure delivery to tight deadlines.
* Experience of supporting the delivery of effective financial systems and controls is essential.
* Inquisitive mindset coupled with the ability to investigate and resolve challenging/complex problems.
Further Information
We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
* Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
* Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
* Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.
Rydyn ni'n fodlon trafod gweithio'n hyblyg. Rhowch eich dewis o dan y cwestiwn gweithio'n hyblyg yn y cais. Does dim rhaid codi hyn ar y cam ymgeisio, ond mae croeso i chi wneud hynny os ydych chi'n dymuno. Bydd gweithio'n hyblyg yn rhan o'r drafodaeth ar y cam cynnig.
* Cyfle rhagorol i ddatblygu gyrfa - mae'r BBC yn cynnig cyfleoedd gwych i weithwyr chwilio am heriau newydd a gweithio mewn gwahanol rannau o'r sefydliad.
* Cyfleoedd di-ail i hyfforddi a datblygu - mae'r Academi fewnol yn cynnig amrywiaeth eang o gyrsiau ac ardystiadau mewnol ac allanol.
* Buddion - Rydym yn cynnig pecyn cyflog cystadleuol, wythnos waith hyblyg 35 awr er lles cydbwysedd rhwng bywyd a gwaith, a 25 diwrnod o wyliau gyda'r opsiwn i brynu 5 diwrnod ychwanegol, cynllun pensiwn wedi'i ddiffinio, a gostyngiadau ar ddeintyddiaeth, gofal iechyd, campfa a llawer mwy.
For this role / Ar gyfer y swydd yma:
Welsh language skills are not necessary / Nid yw sgiliau yn yr iaith Gymraeg yn angenrheidiol
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. / Mae modd cyflwyno ceisiadau yn Gymraeg, ac ni fydd cais a gyflwynir yn Gymraeg yn cael ei drin yn llai ffafriol na chais a gyflwynir yn Saesneg.
About the BBC
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Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
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