Group Accountant (Hybrid role from Wakefield, Manchester, Nottingham)
Company Profile
Team17 Group is a listed global games label, creative partner, and developer of independent ("indie") premium video games, entertainment apps for children and working simulation games. The head office is situated in Nottingham with development studios in Wakefield and Manchester whilst the Group has divisional offices in 3 other countries. The recently setup Group team is looking to grow after acquiring StoryToys in July 2021 and astragon in January 2022 and reaching revenues of 137m at 31 December 2022.
Job Summary
The Group accountant will play a vital role both in consolidating and delivering the monthly results of the Group and maintaining the Group Company’s ledger during an exciting period of growth for the Group. The varied role includes supporting with the preparation of the annual report and audit process, managing monthly payroll and the intercompany ledgers. The role involves communicating with the various divisions within the Group in UK, Ireland, Germany and the USA.
You will report into the Group Financial Controller and work with the team to ensure timely delivery of all reporting.
Role Requirements
Consolidation
• Preparation of the monthly Group consolidation including key reconciliations and checks.
• Management and design of annual and half year reporting packs to ensure accurate and timely reporting across the business units.
• Management of the Group share option schemes including calculating the monthly journal for the various businesses within the Group
• Support the Group with managing its treasury function by consolidating and identifying Group cashflow needs
Management of General Ledger
• Ownership of the Group Company ledger including calculating and processing of journals for the business and preparation of month end reconciliations.
• Evolve and improve the Group company controls and processes in line with Group policies and procedures.
• Calculate and submit intercompany recharges to other businesses within the Group and ensure the reconciliation of intercompany balances on a monthly basis
• Ownership of the small Group Company purchase ledger ensuring invoices are processed and paid on time, and that controls are correctly followed within the Group Company.
Payroll and banking
• Approve the monthly payroll and ensuring timely payment.
• Operating the banking function for all Group Company payments
Statutory Reporting
• Assist with the preparation of the Group consolidated annual report whilst working with the Group’s auditors to ensure timely sign off and delivery.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns for the Group Company and assistance with the preparation of information for our corporate tax advisors.
This is not an exhaustive list and the core duties may be amended in the future in line with company, finance and business requirements.
Requirements
Core Competencies
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
The candidate should be proactive, recommending process improvement as they grow in their role and a problem solver to support the small but experienced Group team.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Requirements
Qualified preferably with experience post qualification. Preferably with industry experience but not a requirement.
Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills.
Experience of accounting under IFRS and FRS101.
Prior experience of NetSuite Oracle is a benefit but not required.
Team17 is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to building a diverse workforce, representative of the world we live and game in!
Accessibility is at the heart of our games, and we reflect that in how we work as a business. Should you need adjustments or flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at Team17, please let us know in the notes section of your application and we will accommodate to the best of our ability.