Financial Accountant

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join this digital entertainment company. You will have a solid accounting background and experience of SAP. Working for a global company in their European HQ as part of the wider finance team.

The Financial Accountant will report to the Head of Finance and have a key responsibility for maintaining accurate accounts that reflect the financial position of the business. The role has a strong focus on preparation and execution of month-end accounting, supporting several key processes and collaborating with the other Finance functions and wider organization where required to maintain accurate accounts and disclose financial information to key stakeholders. SOX compliance and attention to detail are critical to the success of the accounting function.

The main responsibilities within the role include:

· Revenue Accounting: Posting of digital revenue accruals and platform fee adjustments. Raising of invoices with Sony, Microsoft, Valve and merchandising customers. Calculation of sales reserves for COOP, SOA and Returns. Release of deferred revenue.

· Inventory accounting: Ensure valuation of inventory is reflective of the net realisable value. Engage with Management on stock levels to drive sales and ensure inventory position is optimised. Reconciliation of goods-in-transit accounts.

· Fixed Asset accounting: Accurate recording of fixed assets and depreciation in line with company policy.

· Right-of-Use Assets: Maintain lease schedules in line with accounting standard IFRS 16 for ROU assets.

· Payroll accounting: Accurate posting and reconciliation of salary and wage tax accounts across EMEA branches.

· Expense accruals: Reconciliation of departmental and centralised HQ incurred costs based on effective collaboration across the business.

· Calculation and posting of Transfer Net Margin Method cost allocation.

· Perform trial balance reviews during month-end.

· Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

· Perform disclosure packages. · Support during interim and year-end audits, providing samples to and answering queries from auditors promptly.

· Support Head of Finance with creation of the annual Financial Statements.

· Support to Head of Finance and Finance members on projects and other ad-hoc tasks.

Experience

SAP FI/CO experience essential.

· Advanced MS Excel is essential.

· Qualified or part-qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA.

· 3 - 5 years’ experience in European Finance organization and SOX environment.

· Competent and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Highly numerate, analytical and literate.

· Structured and organised approach to work.

· Motivated to perform own tasks to a high standard, but possessing flexible team player approach.

· Japanese language experience advantageous.

Benefits package:

• 22 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays. Company closure over Christmas period
• Healthcare cash plan opt in (available after 6 month probation)
• Private medical insurance opt in (available after 6 month probation)
• Life assurance scheme
• Company pension matching up to 7%
• Office hours: 9am-5:30pm
• Hybrid split of 3 days office/2 days WFH (first month full time in office, Wednesdays always in office)