Assistant Management Accountant

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What we’re looking for

You will be responsible for assisting with the core finance function and supporting the Management Accountant and wider Finance Team. You will be involved in the day to day running of the financial work, getting stuck into lots of different finance tasks and picking up more responsibility as you grow into the role.

You will assist in keeping our accounting software up to date, making sure everything is accurate and the numbers make sense. You will support the Finance Manager and Management Accountant to pull together key financial reports and summaries for our stakeholders, making sure the numbers are clear and easy to understand. You’ll help ensure our financial processes are robust and assist in the year end statutory accounts and audit processes professionally.

This is a full-time remote position, but we’re keen to have the applicant working hybrid or if they prefer and are local then full time from our Birmingham (UK) office.

These are only the key responsibilities below, the role will be one to make your own.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the accounting software for the company (Xero) in a timely and accurate manner

  • Assist with reconciling the company balance sheet

  • Assist with reconciling inter-company transactions

  • Support the production of quarterly management accounts (accruals, prepayments, journals)

  • Assist with the preparation of monthly KPI reports for management

  • Help maintain the Fixed Asset Register

  • Review expenses and ensure timely payment in line with the approval processes

  • Maintaining the full purchase process, using AutoEntry

  • Assist with monthly/quarterly ONS reports and submission

  • Adhering to key dates and filings

  • Assist with the preparation of company VAT returns

  • Assist with Corporation Tax Calculations

  • Support the Finance Manager with financial forecasts and budgets

  • Provide support with reconciliation work

  • Contribute to Ad-hoc project analysis

  • Assist in the production and communicating cost comparisons

  • Liaise with colleagues and suppliers to resolve queries and act as a finance representative where needed

  • Professionally liaise with accountants, auditors and other third parties as required

  • Keep Asana updated and on track with financial team goals

Requirements

  • Good standard of written and spoken English skills

  • AAT qualified level 4

  • 2+ years experience working in a finance team

  • Proficient in the use of Google and Microsoft Office, in particular Excel

  • Experience and proficient use of Xero accounting software

  • Some exposure to multi currency accounting and reconciliation

  • Ability to communicate effectively to colleagues and third parties

  • Confidential with sensitive information

  • Experience of assisting with management reports and detailed analysis

  • Self-motivated and organised

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Ability to work in a small team and confidence to work on your own

Desirables

  • Prior experience or an understanding of Video Game Studios
  • Knowledge of VGTR
  • Audit process understanding
  • Experience of AutoEntry software
  • ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualifications are nice to have but experience and attitude are key and for the right person we will try to support you!

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Facepunch Studios’ industry-leading bonus package provides a comprehensive performance bonus scheme to reward employee contributions. This role includes eligibility for a salary scheme bonus, with the potential to earn up to 50% of the base salary annually through performance-based quarterly bonuses during your first year. After completing one year, the performance bonus potential expands up to 100% of your base salary. This structure ensures continuous motivation and recognition throughout the year. The bonus system highlights our commitment to recognizing and rewarding outstanding performance and dedication. All bonuses are discretionary, bonuses are not paid during the probationary period.