Financial Accountant, Side
Video game development services
Job no longer available
Video game development services
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help studios bring their vision to life and make every gamer's experience as perfect as possible.
Role
Who you are
- Educational Qualification: Minimum bachelor’s degree, ideally in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional Qualification: part qualified AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent (preferred)
- 4+ years of progressive experience in financial accounting
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, Microsoft D365 preferably
- Strong knowledge of MS Office, with excellent Excel skills
- Experience in project and management accounting
- Good communicator with a "Make It Happen" attitude
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Join us at PTW, where your financial expertise will play a pivotal role in driving our success in the dynamic gaming industry. Apply now and be a part of our exciting journey!
What the job involves
- As a Financial Accountant you play a key role being responsible for managing and reporting the company's financial data. You will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, preparing financial statements, and supporting management with financial performance to guide strategic decision-making
- As the Financial Accountant you play a critical role in maintaining compliance with financial standards, optimising financial processes, and support in achieving the company’s vision
- MIS and Reporting:
- Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts as per local regulations, etc
- Maintain financial records for UK sites/Line of Business to facilitate management reports
- Assist in budget and forecast preparation by providing relevant information regularly
- Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual departments
- Prepare supporting information for annual audits and liaise with external auditors
- Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Finance Management:
- Hands-on experience in month-end and year-end accounting activities and book closures
- Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash
- Posting journal entries, maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Participate in the development and implementation of internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
- Provide tax planning strategies in accordance with existing legislation and submit quarterly VAT returns
- Ensure payroll is accurate and records are maintained
- Ensure timely payment of invoices and collection of receivables
- Carrying out bank reconciliations
- Regularly meet with the Finance Manager to improve processes, turnaround time, etc
- Assist in managing the studio P&L efficiently, providing relevant financial insights and analysis
- Stakeholder Management:
- Work closely with other departments to provide financial support and guidance
- Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial stakeholders
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Video game development is a complex process that requires teams of artists, programmers, testers, voice actors, and other specialists to allow the game to launch successfully. However, sourcing and hiring such specialists and coordinating teams can be a time-consuming task, particularly for cross-platform and multilingual games.
Side (previously PTW) provides cross-platform video game development services for publishers, focused on offering end-to-end services from art production and game development to localization and data collection. The company differentiates itself from similar agencies by focusing heavily on localization, ensuring that every game has been designed to meet QA for localized standards such as slang, culture, holidays, taboos, food, and more.
Whilst Side certainly faces competition from other video game development agencies and freelance service providers, its experience working on high-profile titles like Star Wars Outlaws, and Silent Hill 2 sets it apart. This impressive portfolio puts Side in a position for future success, as it has clearly demonstrated its ability to contribute to the development of major games that meet expectations of players around the globe.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Venice, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Deborah Kirkham
(CEO)During their tenure, Side has expanded to over 3,500 employees, achieved double-digit profit growth, and consistently delivered year-over-year success.
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