Accountant

• Who we areBig Potato’s purpose is to Light Up the Moments We Spend Together. Our games are easy-to-learn, laughter-first games that are played by millions of people around the world. Despite being better connected than ever before, quality time together is increasingly rare. Our games bring people together in a way only a good game can.
• We have a team that’s ambitious, creative and committed to making brilliant games and shaking things up in the category. And we believe in doing it the right way. We’re bothered about our People, our Customers, our Consumers and the Planet. We’re B-Corp Certified and consistently achieve high Great scores in our employee NPS surveys.
• We’re one of the UK’s fastest-growing games companies, and as we scale globally we’re rebuilding our finance and operational infrastructure from the ground up, moving away from legacy ERP systems toward a modern, modular, AI-enabled stack.
• What you’ll be doing**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
• - 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 gross profit reports each month / other profit reports as required
• **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

Assistant Accountant

• Own the end-to-end capital project setup process, ensuring accurate project creation, maintenance, and governance
• Coordinate and manage approval workflows, acting as the key liaison between Operational teams and Finance stakeholders to ensure timely project approvals
• Process fixed asset transactions including disposals, transfers, and impairments, maintaining robust audit trails and compliance documentation
• Manage the full asset capitalisation lifecycle, from PO approval through to final capitalisation
• Support financial control activities through account management, month-end journals, reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and wider Finance Controllership support

• Responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company’s general ledger and supporting timely, compliant financial and tax reporting
• Own journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
• Key role in month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Prepare and post standard and adjusting journal entries
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities
• Maintain accurate balances across GL accounts
• Ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations
• Lead intercompany invoice posting, variance analysis, and reconciliation of all intercompany balances
• Support VAT returns
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls
• Provide support for audits and statutory reporting

GL Accountant

• Explore roles across our dynamic Audit and Accounting teams, both offering unique avenues for growth and development.
• Play a pivotal role in ensuring financial records' accuracy and compliance, contributing to informed business decisions.
• Collaborate closely with clients, to help them prepare and understand their accounts, stay compliant, and appreciate the financial implications of their decisions.

Graduate Trainee Accountant – ACA, ACA/CTA

• Responsible for ensuring business bank accounts are reconciled daily and reconciling items are investigated and cleared.
• Ensure all receipts are posted and appropriately recorded in a timely and accurate basis in accordance with operational procedures.
• Ensure all payments are appropriately recorded in a timely and accurate basis in accordance with operational procedures.
• Reconciliation of Bupa’s petty cash payments including validation and posting to ledger.
• Dealing with our internal/external customers and all levels via telephone, e-mail and face to face in order to resolve any queries promptly and providing a high standard of customer service.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, building strong supporting relationships with all areas of the business and strive towards breakthrough performance.
• Perform daily operational audit controls on key activities in order to minimise financial irregularities in relation to collection of premiums and payment of claims.
• Perform key reconciliations in line with agreed reconciliation operating model across all bank accounts for all business units in UK Market Unit and Bupa Global

Cash Management Accountant

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of management accountants and assistant accountants, ensuring high performance and strong engagement.
• Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the R2R team.
• Manage workloads, prioritisation, and resource planning across the team.
• Oversee the full month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met and financial results are robust.
• Review and sign off key balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and accounting schedules.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Lead on intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
• Deliver accurate and timely management accounts, variance analysis, KPIs, and commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners to support financial insight and decision‑making.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles with high‑quality historic data and trend analysis.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal finance policies.
• Own and enhance the internal control framework for R2R processes.
• Act as point of contact for external auditors during audit cycles, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
• Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and standardisation within R2R processes.
• Support or lead finance transformation activities, including system upgrades and optimisation (ERP, workflow tools, reconciliation automation).
• Implement best‑practice accounting processes to enhance accuracy and reporting speed.

Senior Management Accountant – Record to Report

• International Support & Scaling: Act as a key finance lead for international requirements, providing the support needed to navigate cross-border operational challenges as we expand.
• VAT & Compliance Ownership: Take full control of all VAT-related compliance. You will identify areas that haven't been properly optimised, resolve outstanding complexities, and ensure regulatory rigour across multiple jurisdictions.
• Process Implementation: You will design, implement and maintain higher-level financial controls and workflows. This involves identifying gaps in current processes and building the structures to close them
• Project Delivery: Lead diverse, high-priority finance projects. You will be expected to dive into new areas of the business, assess compliance needs, and deliver solutions autonomously.
• Strategic Support: Provide the technical expertise and project management required to allow the finance function to scale with the speed of our international growth.

Management Accountant

• Lead project financial reporting and month-end close activities
• Coordinate monthly financial close and cost reporting
• Monitor project financial performance and provide analysis
• Manage forecasting processes and cost adjustment reviews
• Partner with Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Leads
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and accounting standards

Senior Accountant

• Full responsibility for monitoring and reporting on the health of the balance sheets for all legal entities within the group.
• Accountability for all general ledger reconciliations (policyholder, reinsurance, investments, expenses etc.), providing assurance that all balances are appropriately supported, implementing new methods of monitoring aging of balances and measuring balance sheet risk.
• Accelerate the production of balance sheet reconciliations via data cleanse, automation and use of workflow tooling.
• Review and improve key controls and control evidence relating to balance sheet management.
• Drive the centralisation of reconciliations into a single team, owning the e2e process for centralisation including gathering requirements, designing and implementing solutions, stakeholder management and business readiness.
• Designing and implementing new tooling under the banner of the AFTP programme which will enable automation of reconciliation processes, enhanced oversight of reconciliations completed by outsourcers and new reports which enable the team to effectively manage balance sheet risk.
• Delivery lead for the AFTP implementation, representing the Operational Reporting & Controls Manager and the Head of the Accounting Operations Centre in AFTP project forums. In this role you will ensure that the change teams pay proper regard to the requirements of the business including our RAID and channel communications between the change and BAU teams, escalating for support when needed.
• Ensuring that the AFTP solution design is as simple and cost effective as possible, focusing on standardisation of input data over the creation of multiple, bespoke reconciliation rules.
• Managing a variety of stakeholders (both internal and external) to source, interpret and challenge balance sheet reconciliation data and reporting.
• Design and implementation of new dashboard and reporting outputs that will provide downstream customers and senior stakeholders with insights into the health of the balance sheet and assurance that controls are operating effectively.
• Develop your team such that they become subject matter experts, with an in depth understanding of the group balance sheets, patterns and trends in balance sheet movements and a full understanding of potential balance sheet risk factors to the group.
• Developing your new team to ensure that they have the capability to review and challenge large volumes of balance sheet related data, identify and resolve accounting issues, investigate issues and make recommendations on how to improve the health of the balance sheet and to deliver high quality outputs in short timescales.

• Provide support to the Senior Treasury Accountant all aspects of accounting for RI 1927 plc and other Group companies accounted for in Treasury Back Office; and for the preparation of information for inclusion in the Treasury Committee pack prepared by the FP&A team.
• Provide Back Office support to the Treasury Front Office teams ensuring that all treasury transactions are reviewed and approved in a timely manner and in line with policy.
• The team is also responsible for administration of Group banking portals and treasury systems.
• Accounting
• ● Prepare and submit RI 1927 plc and RI 1896 MMAs and reporting into Cognos each month
• ● Budgeting and forecasting for RI 1927 plc and RI 1896 income and expenditure
• ● Ensure that RI 1927 plc and RI 1896 transactions are recorded accurately in the accounting system (Business Central), the treasury management system (Kyriba) and the reporting system (Cognos)
• ● Ensure all intercompany loan transactions for RI 1927 and RI 1896 in the TMS are reconciled to the accounting system (Business Central)
• ● Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and other internal controls
• ● Record monthly mark to market valuations of derivatives in RI 1927 plc
• ● Prepare the statutory reports for RI 1927 and RI 1896 at half year and year end
• ● Prepare slides for the monthly Treasury Committee pack for review by the Treasury Controller
• ● Assist with the preparation of notes in the Annual Report and Interim Statements
• ● Dealing with audit queries
• ● Preparation of monthly reconciliations and completion of evidence of accounting controls, including bank reconciliations for all RI 1927 and RI 1896 bank accounts
• ● Monitor that treasury trades are submitted to the trade repository
• ● Ad hoc projects as directed by the Treasury Controller
• Other Reporting
• ● Review of pool interest in the BMG pool
• ● Submission of quarterly ONS surveys
• ● Monitor compliance with treasury policy
• ● Prepare the semi-annual WACC calculations
• ● Prepare Central FX Tracker from Group entities (if needed)
• ● Ensure process notes are in place, up-to-date and easily located on the Google drive
• ● Additional responsibilities and projects as required on an ad hoc basis
• System Administration and Payment Authorisation
• ● Review and approve static data and treasury transactions in the TMS
• ● Kyriba and other treasury payment approvals
• ● Provide back-up for the Treasury Accounting Assistant on payments during periods of absence

Treasury Accountant

• Support in lease set up and system reconciliation, ensuring information is up to date and fully reconciled in line with current accountancy standards (IFRS16)
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including detailed account analysis and timely submission through Blackline
• Support month-end close activities by preparing and posting financial journals and completing ERP system administrative tasks in line with GAAP requirements
• Provide day-to-day support to the PRC team by responding to ad hoc queries via the PRC ticketing system
• Work closely with operational stakeholders, contributing to accurate management accounts and providing reliable financial information to support business decision-making
• Act as a system administrator for the Blackline reconciliation platform, maintaining system setup, controls, and documentation used across the finance function

Trainee Accountant

• Taking full ownership and producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts for Multiple sites within Activate Accident Repair Group (AAR), including detailed P&L analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, recommendations and commentaries.
• Presenting the results to the relevant business managers, CFO and CEO.
• Creating board reporting pack
• Working with budget holders to provide robust budgets and forecasts for AAR.
• Drive the continuous improvement of processes to improve efficiency and the control environment of AAR.
• Responsible for the year-end closing activities including audit and liaising with external auditor.
• Providing support to the Finance Manager, CFO and CEO where required.
• Adhere to all relevant regulatory rules and guidance applicable to the role.
• Work with the business managers and hold monthly budget review meetings to produce budgets for AAR along with regular forecasts.

• Setting up/maintaining the general ledger for new/existing clients through transaction research and assessing the applicable accounting treatment for a variety of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV’s)
• Responsible for posting journal entries and keeping up to date accounting records for a portfolio of SPVs
• Preparing annual statutory financial statements including notes and disclosures under IFRS or local GAAP and in compliance with relevant company law
• Liaising with auditors to produce audited financial statements to meet statutory and other deadlines
• Preparing routine monthly and quarterly management accounts and other client deliverables
• Preparing and filing of VAT returns, Corporation Tax returns and iXBRL tagged financials
• Resolving technical accounting issues which arise on an ad-hoc basis through liaising with all parties
• Working with the accounting team towards process improvement and efficiencies
• Gaining familiarity with a diverse range of capital markets structures and products

Client Accountant

• Review of input data and preparation, filing of all Lloyd's Regulatory returns for Lloyd's Syndicates, including Annual returns, Quarterly returns, US and Canadian Reporting (including schedules F&P), US and Canadian SIS.
• Prepare Syndicate Management Accounts
• Assist with planning and production of Syndicate annual report and accounts, management information and financial schedules and monthly and quarterly accounting information, as required.
• Contribute to the development of systems for syndicate reporting
• Assist in the migration of key tasks to syndicate personnel and to monitor the accuracy of this data.
• Liaise with syndicate staff, auditors and actuaries as necessary.
• Ad hoc finance projects.

Syndicate Accountant

• Take your first steps towards a new and exciting career in finance.
• e-Careers is a dynamic and forward-thinking training company dedicated to changing lives through innovative training and career development solutions.
• Accounting and finance remain essential across every industry, creating opportunities for motivated individuals who want to build practical financial skills and begin a long-term professional career.
• e-Careers will provide you with the training to help you gain an AAT qualification, then introduce you to a host company that will offer you a guaranteed remote internship placement. If successful, the host company may offer you a full-time paid role in accounting or finance.
• We are looking for motivated and ambitious individuals who may or may not have prior accounting experience but are eager to start a career in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping.
• The Process Training → AAT Qualification → Remote Internship → Potential Paid Employment
• Who Should Apply Anyone who is interested in starting a career in accounting, finance or bookkeeping, regardless of previous experience or knowledge, but is willing to complete a structured training programme before being introduced to a host company.

• Prepare and post period end journal entries ensuring accurate recording of all costs in a timely manner – including accruals and prepayments in line with accounting standards.
• Working with Finance Business Partner to understand any additional accruals and prepayments required.
• Regular (at least weekly) review of ledger integrity to prepare for smooth month end close.
• Working closely with AP Team to ensure accurate invoice posting at store cost centre and general ledger account code detail.
• Working with the Property Team to ensure accurate reporting of the Property Costs, both opex and capex.
• Ownership of business as usual IFRS16 postings and adjustments, working with Group Team where necessary to ensure accurate postings. Ability to explain postings and final position to the rest of the Team.
• Complete robust balance sheet reconciliations to agreed deadlines with all reconciling items investigated and resolved promptly.
• Support FBP with understanding of ledger postings and, at times, with detailed and concise P&L commentary for individual / specific areas of the P&L commentary.
• Support FBP with ad hoc data requests to carry out P&L analytics, risks & opportunities management and more.
• Support FBP with some areas of routine forecasting and budgeting.
• Significant involvement in the year-end process, preparation of deliverables for the audit and key contact for the auditors during the audit process.
• Support the development of a robust control environment by continuously identifying opportunities to improve financial systems and processes and by implementing these changes.
• Using Netsuite for journal postings, seeking out opportunities for automation or efficient improvement of the postings.
• Using Workday excel reporting tool to generate accurate data to support FBP with analysis of P&L.
• Support with the ongoing development and coaching of assistant management accountants (typically part- qualified) in both technical expertise and skills and softer skills behaviours.

Management Accountant – Property, Capex

• manage a team of experts within Financial Management at Lancashire County Council
• tackle financial challenges and provide practical advice to service areas and Lancashire Schools
• report findings and details to senior management and external boards
• advise and work with the service to prioritise financial needs

Principal Accountant – Schools

• Prepare monthly management accounts for companies in the Great Things Together Group
• Support with daily bookkeeping duties alongside the rest of the team
• Manage month-end procedures such as client WIP adjustments and department reporting
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Collate management packs to be presented to the board
• Assist with year-end and statutory accounts for group companies, cashflow forecasting and budgeting
• Prepare weekly reports including staff analysis, chargeability and performance packs
• Confidently coach, develop and train junior members of the team

• Managing month-end balance sheet reporting, reconciliations and reporting submissions within demanding deadlines.
• Producing monthly actuals, forecasts and budgets, supported by meaningful analysis and commentary.
• Partnering with commercial stakeholders to support business performance and growth.
• Creating and maintaining reports, dashboards and financial models that drive decision making.
• Becoming a key reporting expert within the finance team.
• Analysing historical performance data and providing recommendations for future improvements.
• Supporting internal and external audits.
• Acting as a finance lead on ERP system developments and process improvements.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to improve compliance, efficiency and reporting accuracy.

• Prepare the month-end accounting pack, including journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and supporting schedules.
• Support the preparation of UK management accounts and contribute to group reporting, with exposure to global consolidation activity.
• Work with colleagues across Finance to gather, review and validate information required for reporting.
• Review work prepared by an accountant, providing day-to-day guidance, support and coaching.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting and regular financial planning activities.
• Support payment runs, bank management and other core finance activities.
• Support accounting for key customer arrangements, including billing, revenue recognition and related financial reporting.
• Partner with Finance and operational stakeholders to resolve accounting queries and support accurate financial reporting.
• Produce financial analysis and management information to support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.
• Support wider Finance projects and business initiatives where required.

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