Financial Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

PTW; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming services firm in London is looking for a Financial Accountant on a 6-month fixed term contract. The role involves managing financial records, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing insightful financial reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field, experience in financial accounting, and proficiency in accounting software. Competitive salary and full-time employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Full-time employee benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in financial accounting.
• Experience with month-end closing and bookkeeping.
• Hands-on experience in month-end and year-end accounting activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and report the company's financial data.
• Prepare financial statements and support management with financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with financial standards and optimize financial processes.

Skills

Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems

Strong knowledge of MS Office, with excellent Excel skills

Good communicator with a 'Make It Happen' attitude

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA/CA or equivalent

Job description

Financial Accountant - Fixed Term Contract, London

Client:

PTW

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

Online job listings

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

c41fdae3b92c

Job Views:

64

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Contract - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

As a Financial Accountant you play a key role being responsible for managing and reporting the company's financial data. You will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, preparing financial statements, and supporting management with financial performance to guide strategic decision-making.

As the Financial Accountant, you play a critical role in maintaining compliance with financial standards, optimising financial processes, and supporting the company’s vision.

Duties and Responsibilities

MIS and Reporting:

• Maintain financial records for UK sites/Line of Business to facilitate management reports.

· Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts as per local regulations, etc.

Online job listings

• Assist in budget and forecast preparation by providing relevant information regularly.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual departments.
• Prepare supporting information for annual audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Finance Management:

• Hands-on experience in month-end and year-end accounting activities and book closures.
• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash.
• Posting journal entries, maintaining and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Participate in the development and implementation of internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide tax planning strategies in accordance with existing legislation and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Ensure payroll is accurate and records are maintained
• Ensure timely payment of invoices and collection of receivables.
• Carrying out bank reconciliations
• Regularly meet with the Finance Manager to improve processes, turnaround time, etc.
• Assist in managing the studio P&L efficiently, providing relevant financial insights and analysis.

Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with other departments to provide financial support and guidance.
• Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial stakeholders.

Requirements

• Educational Qualification: Minimum Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional Qualification: CPA/CA or equivalent (preferred).
• Mininum of 3 years of progressive experience in financial accounting with month end-closing and book keeping experience
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, with excellent Excel skills.
• Good communicator with a "Make It Happen" attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Join us at PTW, where your financial expertise will play a pivotal role in driving our success in the dynamic gaming industry. Apply now and be a part of our exciting journey!

Competitive basic salary

All full-time employee benefits

Who we are

PTW is a boutique games services company that provides custom solutions worldwide. We believe in accelerating innovation across the globe. We started more than 25 years ago and since then, have grown exponentially year-on-year to who we are today. Our history is in gaming, and we are still gamers at heart. In our time within the games industry, we have worked on over 1,500 titles across all genres and all platforms.

We have grown rapidly over the past few years and now have 16 sites spanning the globe. The PTW umbrella of companies includes SIDE, 1518, OR Esports, and Entalize. SIDE works at the cutting edge of interactive media as a provider of audio services for the global entertainment market. 1518 is known industry wide for world-class art and is also our in-house game and product development studio.

Basically, anywhere in the world, any platform, any genre, we can help come up with a custom solution to make games run better, get to market faster, and enhance the lives of more players.

In summary, we connect and bring fun to the world.

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Created on 12/08/2025 by TN United Kingdom