Job Description

We're an indie board game company based in London. From quiz games to drawing games, TV game shows to mobile apps, we like to turn our hands to all sorts. No matter what the project, we always try to stick to one golden rule: to make sure our games are easy to understand, fun to play and guaranteed to get the party started.


We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance Team. The Assistant Accountant will be a key member of the finance team, supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business across accounts payable, stock accounting, reporting, and month-end processes. This role is ideal for a

part-qualified ACCA or CIMA accountant

who enjoys a hands-on environment and is keen to build commercial finance experience within a creative and fast-paced business.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable, Expenses & Payments

Daily processing of overhead and stock purchase invoices, ensuring correct coding and approvals in line with Big Potato's internal controls Reconciliation of supplier statements and resolution of invoice queries Processing staff expenses and company credit cards, ensuring appropriate receipts and approvals are provided Preparation of weekly UK and international payment runs

Stock Accounting

Ownership of stock-related accounting, including processing factory invoices and checking purchase orders for accuracy Timely inbounding of goods within the finance system to ensure accurate stock records Preparation and completion of annual stock reconciliations, working closely with internal stakeholders

Fixed Assets

Maintenance of the fixed and intangible asset registers, ensuring they are accurate and up to date Calculation and posting of monthly depreciation and amortisation

Sales & Commercial Reporting

Preparation of weekly online and e-commerce sales reports Monitoring profit and loss expenditure and supporting budget holders to review with spend vs budget Preparation of gross profit reports

Month End & Audit

Preparation of balance sheet and month-end schedules to support the management accounts process. Supporting the year-end audit, liaising with external auditors and responding to audit queries

Accounts Receivable Cover & Ad Hoc Support

Providing cover for accounts receivable activities as required, including customer invoicing, credit control and royalty reporting Supporting continuous improvement of finance processes and systems as the business grows

Requirements

Skills & Experience

Essential

Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA

(or actively studying towards qualification) Experience as a finance assistant or similar role Strong grounding in transactional finance, including accounts payable, reconciliations and expenses Experience supporting month-end and management accounting processes High level of accuracy and attention to detail Confident Excel skills and experience working with finance systems

Desirable

Experience in a product-based, consumer goods, retail or stock-driven business Exposure to e-commerce or international sales reporting Experience working with auditors

Personal Attributes

Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities A collaborative team player who enjoys working with non-finance colleagues Curious and commercially minded, with an interest in how finance supports the wider business Motivated to continue developing within a finance career path

Benefits

500 holiday bonus & lots of free board games


Bupa Healthcare plus Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling


Discounted gym memberships


Monthly yoga


Casual dress


Company events


Cycle to work scheme