Assistant Accountant FTC
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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Studios Production Central Finance
LOCATION: Cardiff Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to 33000 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 worlds 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
This role supports the financial operations of the Studios Production Group contributing to accurate reporting budgeting and forecasting. Youll assist with reconciliations journal entries and variance analysis while also helping to improve processes and support compliance initiatives. Its a great opportunity for someone working towards an accounting qualification or with relevant experience looking to grow their skills in a collaborative and fast-paced finance team.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
The SP Central Finance Team is at the core of accounting for the Studios Production Group covering Studios Production Limited and a range of SPV companies. Were a high-performing collaborative team that takes pride in delivering accurate high-quality work to tight deadlines.
We operate a flexible hybrid model splitting our time between our Cardiff office at Central Square and working from home. Our team culture is supportive inclusive and genuinely social; with regular lunches team events and a strong sense of camaraderie both in and out of the office
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
- Accounting & Reporting:
Supporting the accounting for Actuals Budgeting and Forecasting.
Assisting with the completion of reconciliations and the investigation of discrepancies.
Performing standard and non-standard journal entries. - Continuous Improvement:
Attending team meetings and gaining an understanding of how the SP Central Finance Team operates.
Suggesting and implementing ways to make processes more efficient. - Controls and Compliance:
Support with the roll out of new processes for ICFR.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Professional accounting qualification: Currently working towards an accounting qualification or significant experience of doing an Assistant Accountant role.
- Communication Skills: Ability to liaise effectively with the Embedded Finance Team and wider Stakeholders.
- Software Proficiency: Some experience in financial software such as SAP and AFO.
- Microsoft Excel - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel with the ability to efficiently manage data perform advanced functions (e.g. VLOOKUP pivot tables formulas) and support financial analysis and reporting tasks.
- Accounting and Reporting: Some experience of delivering a high-quality accounting and reporting service.
Time Management: Ability meet deadlines and support the team during busy periods.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Can demonstrate experience of reporting of Actuals (including variance analysis).
- Can demonstrate experience in the completion of Forecasting and Budgeting.
- Willingness to grow and develop skills both independently and as part of a team.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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.
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Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
