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We are looking to recruit a high calibre Accountant to join our Finance Operations team based in Cardiff with some flexibility i.e. hybrid working. The role will sit in the Capital and Leasing team with a focus on Capital accounting. The team is at the heart of BBC Finance, delivering an integrated, sustainable and high quality process accounting and reporting service to our business and finance customers across the BBC Group.
Job Responsibility:
Maintenance of the Fixed asset register - including changes to locations, asset owners, disposals and write offs, impairments
Aged AUC reviews and depreciation reviews - confirming the charges have been allocated correctly and value is correct
Performing asset verification, either via physical site visits or via Teams meetings, to confirm the assets are still in use
Undertake impairment reviews of assets
Attend Project Review Meetings, provide SME advice on accounting treatment
Contribute to reporting processes to ensure the financial position and performance of different sections of the BBC Group is understood and key issues are rectified, ensuring appropriate process is observed with control over sub ledgers and integration with the general ledger
Manage the accurate recording of transactions in the ERP general ledger, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal controls and improving efficiency and controls of financial processes, methodologies and environments where possible
Support the efficient delivery of internal and external audits (including preparation of annual reports and other external reporting requirements)
Collaborate with key partners and stakeholders including our outsourced partner, other finance teams, divisional and group stakeholders where appropriate
Document and implement accounting judgements in accordance with BBC policy and accounting standards
Compile and review balance sheet reconciliations supported by appropriate testing, ensuring full compliance with internal controls and our minimum expected requirements, with fully evidenced and substantiated balances
Provide professional financial support to a range of stakeholders, effective control of financial processes and delivering operational excellence
Requirements:
Hold a professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
Have significant experience of delivering a high-quality accounting service
Experience of accounting for capital projects / working within in a capital accounting team would be highly beneficial
Possess highly developed communication skills with the ability to influence
Be able to take complex data/principles and to communicate these in an understandable way to wider BBC team, both finance and non-finance
Have knowledge of the theory and practical application of accounting principles and controls
Possess advanced excel and modelling skills, in relation to key finance information
Be able to demonstrate strong planning and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
What we offer:
Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package
a flexible 35-hour working week
25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days
a defined pension scheme
discounted dental, health care and gym
Excellent career and professional development
Support in your working life, including flexible working