Financial Accountant

at  Aristocrat

The Financial Accountant is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day management of the accounting function for the European operations of the Pixel United portfolio as well as assisting the Financial Controller in executing accounting and reporting initiatives. This role will report into the London based Financial Controller but will work closely with a global team based in Seattle, WA.

• Working with the Financial Control Team in leading the monthly close process for the European operations of the Pixel United, primarily Product Madness UK and its subsidiaries in Poland, Spain, Ukraine, Israel, France and Finland.
• Posting of journals to high level of accuracy.
• Maintaining, analysing, owning, and improving the monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Performing bank reconciliations and accounting for foreign exchange differences.
• Owning and managing the fixed asset register, including accounting for additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Owning and managing the prepayments and accruals ledger and liaising with the wider business to ensure these ledgers are accurate and complete.
• Maintaining a high standard of reporting and financial analysis for both local management and corporate stakeholders
• Posting and reviewing monthly payroll to ensure its accuracy and completeness.
• Working closely with the Accounts Payable team, reviewing, and approving weekly payments.
• Maintaining, identifying, and building robust financial control processes and procedures.
• Providing support on all Corporate led projects and System Implementations.
• Holding a key role in year-end audits and statutory accounts preparation for Product Madness UK, in accordance with FRS 101.
• Other Ad Hoc tasks such as dealing with tax queries, surveys, actioning intercompany recharges and many others.