Assistant Accountant - Gaming Business - Remote or Hybrid - Harmonic Group Ltd : Job Details

Assistant Accountant | Reputable Gaming Business | Remote or Hybrid

Harmonic are delighted to be working with a Video Games Developer & Publisher in their search for an Assistant Accountant to join their growing team London.

The business is a major player within the Gaming space with multiple recent successful game releases in recent years that have attracted millions of gamers globally.

You'll join a business that places high importance on flexibility, work-life balance and autonomy, so you'll have the flexibility to work remotely or on a hybrid basis in London depending on your preference.

The Role:

We're looking for a someone with a strong understanding of accounting principles and relevant experience to take responsibility for key month end processes and other financial reporting workstreams, supporting the Group as a listed company in meeting its regulatory accounting and reporting requirements. The role reports to the Group Reporting Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and posting of month-end journals across the P&L and Balance Sheet on a timely and accurate basis, including accruals, prepayments and intercompany transactions,
• Preparation of month-end balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies,
• Collate subsidiary month-end reporting information,
• Contribute to the interim and year-end audit reviews through collation and provision of information such as bank statements, general ledger breakdowns, journals, invoices and other supporting documents as required,
• Support the Accounts Payable and Treasury functions as required,
• Support the reporting team and wider finance function with process improvement projects.

What We Need to See (Essential Skills):

• AAT Level 3/4 qualification, CIMA certificate level or equivalent or Qualified by experience.
• Strong understanding of double-entry accounting and journal preparation and posting.
• Experience working with accounting systems (QuickBooks preferred).
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (PIVOT, V-LOOKUP & SUMIF)
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What We'd Like to See (Bonus):

• Experience in a fast-paced, changing environment
• A keen interest in video games is helpful but not essential

Location: Central London office - Remote or Hybrid options available

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.