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Accounts Assistant

Overview

Working closely with the Head of Finance, this role will provide day-to-day support operationally and be a key member of the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and successful business at an exciting time of growth.

The successful candidate would be keen to learn, building on core finance knowledge gained in previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Management of Accounts email inbox, responding to queries or escalating as required
• Administration of invoices:
  • Checking, qualifying, and entering details onto Accounts system
  • Liaising with stakeholders and budget holders for invoice approvals
  • Setting up payments for authorisation, and further supporting Head of Finance with invoice processing as required
  • Liaise with publishers regarding overdue invoices for payment
• Weekly bank reconciliations
• Monthly credit card reconciliations
• Assist with the production of month-end accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and administer staff expense and petty cash claims, and handle expense queries from staff as necessary
• Assist in preparation of VAT returns
• Assist Head of Finance with year-end audit and accounts processes, responding to auditor queries as needed
• Support with budgeting and forecasting for the business
• Act as back-up support for monthly staff payroll reports as necessary

Requirements

Skills and Experience Required

• AAT Qualified
• At least 2 years experience in a similar role
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Office 365 and at least one accounting system.
• Ideally used to working in a small team, happy to get involved wherever needed, and comfortable using own initiative
• Any experience with inter-company accounting processes would be an advantage
• A meticulous eye for detail and accuracy
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central would be an advantage

Benefits

• We make big games with small teams - you will play a full and active role
• Challenging and rewarding projects as standard
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension
• 6 x life assurance
• Social events - including large summer party
• Constantly improving tools and workflow so you can focus on creativity
• Fast decision-making allows good ideas to flourish
• We celebrate and nurture talent
• Our supportive, inclusive and friendly team culture is something we are proud of
• Work-life balance is something we respect and protect
• Ultimately, you’ll work on the cutting edge - making innovative and immersive game