Up to £50,000
Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Permanent, full time
35 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Our working hours are generally 9am – 5pm but our approach to hybrid working - ‘Team Tactics’ means you can flex your hours and attendance in the office to support a sustainable work-life balance.
Responsible to: Group Financial Controller
Closing Date: 3rd September 2025
The role is responsible for leading the Accounting and Payroll team of 3 within the Finance function. The role involves overseeing daily accounting operations, managing month-end processes, and supporting the preparation of annual financial statements in compliance with FRS 102. Internal reporting is a key part of the role, through the preparation of flash and detailed MI packs. Additionally, it includes coordinating audits, ensuring tax and payroll compliance, and maintaining accurate financial records while upholding strong financial controls within the team. This role will provide pivotal support to the Group Financial Controller to ensure the quality and accuracy of the Group’s financial data and reporting.
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* Experience in a leadership role within a Finance team, managing a team and developing colleagues.
* Demonstratable experience of preparation of management accounts, month-end and year-end close processes, and preparation of statutory accounts.
* Knowledge of FRS 102 and an understanding of the UK tax environment.
* Hold a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
* Excellent IT skills, specifically Microsoft and Finance & Accounting packages
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
* Strong interpersonal and relationship management
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
* Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable
* Experience of continuous improvement and managing change
* An understanding of payroll processes
The Role
Key Relationships:
* Finance and FP&A team
* Chief Operating Officer and Finance Director
* Group auditors
Key responsibilities, Tasks and Activities:
* Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in line with company policies and procedures.
* Manage the month-end processes, including general ledger entries, adjustments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Support with the preparation of the annual financial statements for the WRU group and subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with FRS 102.
* Coordinate and support audits by working closely with external auditors to ensure the accurate and efficient preparation of financial records.
* Ensure compliance with tax regulations by preparing and filing all required VAT returns on time and working with corporation tax advisors.
* Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of financial transactions and assets, ensuring proper documentation and filing.
* Oversee and support the company payroll function, and its transition into the finance team, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, as well as compliance with all payroll regulations and legal requirements.
* Ensure a robust system of financial controls and processes is in place within the Finance team, maintaining accuracy and compliance.
* Manage and develop a small team of accounting and payroll specialists.
* Carry out duties in support of the WRU Group Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values
WRU Requirements
The WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's License is desirable.
The Perks
As a permanent member of the WRU Group, you will have access to our full range of employee benefits, including:
* Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU)
* Life assurance scheme
* WRU Group Ticket Allocation (after successful probation period)
* Employee assistance programme
* Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements
* Free stadium parking and gym
* WRU Group store and tour discounts
* WRU Group partnership offers
* Eye Care Voucher Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
Our Values
The WRU Group are committed to developing a culture whereby all employees are equally valued and respected. Our aims, together with our vision and mission, are underpinned by our core values and beliefs which embrace: Integrity, Excellence, Success, Courage, Family & Humour.
Inclusion At The WRU
The WRU Group are committed to building diverse, high-performing and engaged teams across Welsh Rugby. We are ambitious about providing a people first culture where everyone can belong, be heard and respected. We are happy to talk to you about our Crys I Bawb EDI Strategy (2024-2029) and you can also read more about our commitment in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
Diversity monitoring
We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. To continue to do this we need your help in filling out a short monitoring form. None of the information you provide will be visible as part of your application. It will only be used anonymously to monitor the inclusivity of our selection processes. You can select 'prefer not to say’ if you would rather not answer any question.
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