Finance Assistant

London
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago

We're working with Playstack exclusively to help find a Finance Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading games publisher, working two days per week in their London office.Join Playstack - Where indie games break through! At Playstack, they believe in the power of creative vision and in the people behind it. From breakout hits like Balatro, Abiotic Factor, and Mortal Shell, to critically acclaimed gems like The Case of the Golden Idol, they champion originality and innovation in every title they publish. With several major releases coming in the next 12 months, there’s never been a better time to join their journey.About The Role...They’re looking for a detail-oriented and organised Finance Assistant to join their growing team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping the finance operations running smoothly by supporting accounting, reporting, and administrative functions. You don’t need to have a traditional background in gaming - what matters most is your drive, attention to detail, and willingness to learn. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step, applicants from all backgrounds and experiences are welcomed.What you'll be doing...Accounts Receivable

Process royalty statements in Xero for self-billing platforms
Generate invoices for non-self-billing customers, referencing received royalty statements or contractual milestones
Conduct credit control procedures for non-self-billing customers
Perform reconciliation of bank receipts

Accounts Payable

Generate overhead purchase orders in Approvalmax
Review and process invoices in Approvalmax, ensuring accurate matching with corresponding purchase orders
Coordinate and prepare weekly payment runs
Reconcile all bank and credit card transactions within Xero
Monitor the Accounts mailbox and respond promptly to internal and external inquiries
Submit vendor payments through Barclays.net
Ensure timely completion of all statutory payments by their respective due dates

Payroll & Expenses

Coordinate overseas cash needs
Monitor and process employee expenses, ensuring alignment with internal expense policy
Process salary and expense payments in Barclays.net

Month End

Reconcile all bank accounts at the end of each month
Post all monthly transactions by the designated month-end deadline
Post intercompany invoices • Post and reconcile merchandise transactions from Shopify and Paypal

Cash Management

Oversee cash balances to ensure compliance with Playstack’s cash management policy
Support the preparation of short-term cash flow forecasts

Other

Provide support for interim and year-end audits
Perform administrative duties, such as managing mail
Support additional ad hoc assignments

What you'll bring...

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (ideally Xero)
Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Good organisational and time management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

It's a bonus if you also have...

A degree or qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or working toward one)
Prior experience in a finance or accounting support role
Experience with the above mentioned financial systems
Basic understanding of bookkeeping and financial principles
Willingness to learn and develop professionally within a finance role
An interest in video gaming

If you are a Finance Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a creative and dynamic industry, and you have the skills and enthusiasm to thrive in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now, or reach out to Andy Demetriou - ad@skillsearch.com

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