Accounting Finance Manager Apprenticeship - Level 6

Accounting Finance Manager Apprenticeship - Level 6 - Cardiff

Job Description Job

Requisition  Job Closing Date: 24 November 2026 Cardiff, G , CF10 1FT

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 37 months

Department: Finance

Location: Cardiff - 3 Central Square

Salary: £24,650

Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to give yourself the opportunity to kick‑start your career in a job you'll love. We’re committed to your skills and talent development. You’ll learn on‑the‑job, developing your knowledge and skills in an area that interests you, whilst working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

The Accounting Finance Manager apprenticeship should be your next step if you’re aspiring to advance your career and further your knowledge, skills and experience in finance. This apprenticeship is for new and aspiring finance professionals.

As well as studying for a recognised professional qualification with our training provider partner, you’ll also get first‑hand understanding of how the world’s largest and best‑known public service broadcaster manages its finances, keeps on top of its accounting and ensures that the content we make gives best value to our audiences.

Want to find out more? Watch recordings from our webinar series on our Life at the BBC You Tube playlist to learn more about this scheme and other opportunities we offer, and hear from current apprentices about their experiences.

The BBC finance teams working across the BBC Group (including Public Sector Broadcasting and Studio Productions) are looking for dynamic, interested, enthusiastic and adaptable individuals to join our high performing teams. Depending on the teams you join, you will gain experience in areas including:

• Programme and project accounting
• Capital investment and lease accounting
• Monthly actuals accounting and reporting
• Forecasting and annual budgeting
• Working with colleagues and stakeholders across the BBC
• Supporting our relationship with the external auditors NAO

We will make sure you get as many opportunities to develop in different areas, as possible. You won’t just learn about finance, you’ll see how a large, creative and complex organisation operates; building valuable financial, analytical, problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills along the way.

Most importantly, you’ll be supported throughout your journey. We are friendly, collaborative teams who are passionate about helping people learn and succeed. You’ll receive hands‑on experience, guidance from experienced finance professionals and plenty of opportunities to develop your confidence and career.

If you’re curious, enthusiastic and ready to learn, this is a fantastic opportunity to start building your future in finance at the BBC.

As an Accounting and Finance Manager (AFM
27) apprentice, this is a great opportunity to join an exciting BBC team while developing your skills in areas like:

• Financial accounting and reporting
• Analyse financial data
• Manage accounting and financial systems
• Conduct periodic accounting and finance reviews
• Produce accurate financial and accounting management reports

The BBC is committed to getting the best value out of the licence fee. Through your work, effective financial planning and focusing on innovative, forward‑looking commercial and investment choices, you will help make that ambition a reality.

You’ll study towards your industry‑recognised apprenticeship qualification, 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…