Finance Assistant - Part Time

Lucid Games; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A gaming studio in Liverpool is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to provide daily support to their finance team. Responsibilities include data entry using Xero, bank reconciliations, and assisting with VAT returns. Candidates should have excellent organizational skills and some accounting knowledge. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in a friendly and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Company pension at 4% of annual salary

29 days holidays (pro rata)

Cycle2work scheme

Aviva healthcare cover

Life Assurance

Profit Share Bonus & Christmas Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum one year relevant experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Data entry into the accounting software Xero.
• Bank reconciliations and payment runs.
• Assist with 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

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

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

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Recruitment Process

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

1st Interview – A 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.

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.