Finance Assistant

Here at Side International, we’re excited to welcome a new Finance Assistant to our growing team. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a dynamic, international environment. As a Finance Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting our London-based Finance Team. Side operates several stand-alone UK business lines, each producing independent management accounts. Our team includes two qualified accountants overseeing overall management reporting, alongside a transaction management team based in India—and you’ll be right at the centre of helping it all run smoothly. Responsibilities Entering customer receipts, supplier payments and other bank transactions and performing bank reconciliations for review Ensuring that VAT codes are correctly input Reviewing and reconciling Debtor and Creditor Accounts (including prepayments and accruals) Performing a variety of accounting reconciliations including group intercompany accounts Performing Credit control activities and providing information to support cash flow forecasting and management Supporting the production of the monthly management accounts Performing an initial review to identify and escalate reporting discrepancies or control issues Completing monthly tasks checklists, particularly to ensure that processing and reconciliations and controls are complete Assisting with preparing Year-end audit files, ensuring all information and supporting documents are electronically available, in accordance with the agreed timeframe Assisting others in the Finance Team with any other duties as required, including the upkeep of electronic records

MIS and Reporting:

Maintain financial records for the UK business in a manner that facilitates timely and accurate Management reports Assist FP&A teams with the preparation of budgets by providing relevant information on a regular basis Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of the overall company

Skills Required:

Hands-on experience in end-to-end accounting activities, balance sheet and other reconciliations and monthly and annual accounts closures Good Communicator, “Make It Happen” attitude, and should be ready to work under pressure and long hours based on the business requirements

• Have a good working relationship with the wider finance team and other departments.

Proficiency in the use of computer programs for:

Accounting ERP, particularly Microsoft D365, will be a significant advantage Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) in general and Excel in particular

Experience:

Part Qualified and actively pursuing qualification At least 3 years Finance work experience, 2 years of accounting and reporting Demonstrable Intermediate Excel skills Numerate and good attention to detail Able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility Motivated team player with good interpersonal skills and strong desire to support the team in meeting organisational objectives Good planning and organisational skills Good time-management skills Ability to resolve problems and queries quickly and efficiently Good written and verbal communication skills in English Competitive remuneration, holidays, flexible working and regular team socials. A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing programme. Studio based in Kings Cross. Onsite amenities include a gym, café, pub and transport to and from Kings Cross station. We operate a hybrid model of office and remote working. Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative services to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the gaming industry, with studios in 14 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include art production, game development, quality assurance, player support, community management, localisation, localisation QA, audio production, and data collection. For more information, visit www.side.inc.