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From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

Accounting and Finance Manager Apprentice

Salary

£24,650 per year

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Description

Join the BBC as an Accounting and Finance Manager apprentice, a fixed-term apprenticeship for 37 months, based in Cardiff. You'll earn a salary of £24,650 and work towards an industry-recognised qualification.

The BBC finance teams manage finances, accounting, and ensure content gives best value to audiences. As an apprentice, you'll learn on-the-job, developing knowledge and skills in finance, and studying for a recognised professional qualification with a learning provider.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Financial accounting and reporting
  • Analysing financial data
  • Managing accounting and financial systems
  • Conducting periodic accounting and finance reviews
  • Producing accurate financial and accounting management reports

You'll study towards an Accounting Finance Manager Level 6 apprenticeship standard, learning both on and off the job. Alongside your day-to-day role, you'll develop knowledge and practical skills in areas such as:

  • Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Financial Management and Control
  • Business Decision-Making
  • Risk, Governance and Compliance
  • Accounting Systems and Technology

Eligibility criteria:

  • Be 18 years old or over by September 2027
  • Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship
  • Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship
  • Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme
  • Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or a higher level than this apprenticeship
  • Have GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent qualifications)

Benefits:

  • Excellent career and professional development
  • Fair pay and flexible benefits, including a competitive salary package, a 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave, and a defined pension scheme
  • Industry-recognised qualification
  • Industry-leading training through the BBC Academy and learning providers
  • A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with development
  • Employability and networking training and support to help secure the next role

Skills

Required

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Cardiff-Accounting-Finance-Manager-Apprenticeship-Level-6-Cardiff-CF10-1FT/1376084757/

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