Finance Assistant - Part Time

Lucid Games Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic gaming studio in Liverpool is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant. This role involves providing essential support to the finance team, performing tasks like data entry using Xero, and assisting with reconciliations and audits. Ideal candidates should have a good understanding of accounting principles and strong organizational skills. The position is part-time, requiring 7.5 hours per week, offering flexibility on working days.

Benefits

Company pension at 4% of annual salary

29 days holidays (pro rata)

Cycle2work scheme

Aviva healthcare cover (dental and optical)

Life Assurance

Profit Share Bonus & Christmas Bonus

Qualifications

• Some accountancy knowledge required.
• Experience in finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Data entry into the accounting software Xero.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and supplier payment runs.
• Help with preparation for VAT returns and month-end procedures.

Skills

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Proficient understanding of accounting principles

Good attention to detail

Knowledge or experience with Xero

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Liverpool

Duration: 12 month fixed term contract

Hours: 7.5 hours per week

Hourly Wage: £12.60ph

We're looking for a part-time Finance Assistant to join our team, working one day per week on either a Monday or Tuesday. This is a great opportunity for a candidate to gain hands-on experience by providing essential daily support to our finance team. This role will be supporting our finance team and requires some accountancy knowledge.

Responsibilities

Reporting into our Financial Controller you will have the following duties:

• Data entry into the accounting software Xero
• Bank Reconciliations
• Organise supplier payment runs
• Assist the Financial Controller with day-to-day tasks
• Preparation of data for VAT Returns
• Assist with ad hoc year end work including audit queries
• Assist with various month end procedures, adhering to strict deadlines
• Process monthly expenses for the business, liaising directly with employee queries
• Review, organise, process and file invoices electronically
• Other ad hoc duties

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Proficient understanding of accounting principles
• Good attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy is essential
• Knowledge or experience with Xero
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft software package, particularly Excel

Benefits

• Company pension at 4% of annual salary
• 29 days holidays (pro rata)
• Cycle2work scheme
• Aviva healthcare cover which includes dental and optical
• Life Assurance
• Profit Share Bonus & Christmas Bonus

Important

The interview process for the Finance Assistant role is made up of 2 stages:

1. 1st Interview – An 30 minute interview to discuss your experience and working history relating to the position with our Financial Controller and Head of Talent. In return, we will provide a full overview of the role, life at the studio as well as answer any questions you may have.
2. Onsite interview – A final Interview with our Financial Controller and Finance Director. This will be a chance for you to get to know the Senior Management team and all the things that make Lucid, Lucid! You will have a lot of opportunities to ask any questions about the studio and Culture.

Our recruitment process typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on availability. We work our process around your availability and try to be as accommodating as possible. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch prior to your first interview and will keep in contact throughout the process. If you have any specific questions prior to this please contact [e-mail]

Lucid Games is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We can provide suitable adjustments during our recruitment processes. Should you require adjustments/flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at Lucid, please let us know in the notes/cover letter section of your application. This will not affect your application.