Finance Officer

Pay: £25-£28k per annum, depending upon experience. PIPs pension, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and private healthcare.

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Reports to: Senior Finance Manager

Direct reports: None

Location: Hybrid working. We offer a blend of remote and office-based working. Attendance when required at our London office is expected to support collaboration, team activities, and member engagement. (Office base: Black Bull Yard, 24–28 Hatton Wall, London EC1N 8JH)

How to apply: Please email your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are a great fit for this role, to hello@ukie.org.uk by Friday, 27th of February.

About Ukie: Ukie is the trade association that represents and supports the UK’s thriving video game and interactive entertainment industry. Our small team supports a membership of nearly 700 leading businesses, helping them to create some of the world’s most exciting games. We are seeking a proactive, motivated and organised individual to join the team. The role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn, be involved in a wide range of activities and develop their finance skills alongside an experienced Senior Finance Manager.

About you: You will be a professional, proactive, motivated person who enjoys building positive working relationships across a small, busy team and who wants to develop their understanding of how finance works in a trade association with a national profile. Ideally, you will have the ability to work quickly and accurately, with an excellent eye for detail, have the ability to manage and meet deadlines, have a willingness to learn new procedures and ways of working and you will have a reasonable degree of financial literacy plus strong transferable computer skills including some experience with Sage 50. You do not need to hold a financial or accounting qualification to apply for this role. We are looking for candidates with a willingness to learn and the ability to work well across a diverse team. Ukie may be willing to support training towards a qualification for a suitable candidate.

What you’ll be doing: This role is an exciting opportunity to learn how finance works in a busy and ambitious trade association. You can expect a combination of regular tasks and a significant amount of variety as you get involved in different aspects of our work. Your day is likely to involve the following:

• Performing data entry and ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions
• Supporting the accounts payable and receivable functions
• Processing day-to-day sales invoices and payments (including membership fees)
• Processing expenses and credit card transactions
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Building relationships with our busy team, answering questions and helping them make use of financial information to support their work
• Providing support during audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations
• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements, reports, forecasts and budgets
• Working with the Senior Finance Manager to find ways to reduce financial risk for the company.

Qualifications and experience required for this role: Proven experience of 1 to 2 years in a Finance Officer role or a similar position is essential, along with strong skills in Purchase & Sales Ledger, processing bank transactions and proficiency in accounting software and Excel with a key eye for detail. An accounting qualification is not essential, as full training will be provided for all day-to-day responsibilities and there will be opportunities for further development including support toward a relevant professional qualification for the right candidate.

What you will gain: An opportunity to work with a friendly energetic team on behalf of the UK’s fast growing video games industry. A chance to gain hands-on experience, assuming real responsibility over your areas of work. A great working environment, which provides access to mental health support and regular socialising within the team. 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional office closure over Christmas and New Year; increasing to 25 days after 2 years’ service and 28 days after 5 years’ service. Access to the annual bonus scheme and other benefits such as private healthcare.

Hours of Work: Working hours are 9.00am to 5.30pm, with an early finish of 4.30pm on Fridays. There may be a requirement to work occasional evenings to support and attend events, depending on business needs.

This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post holder will be expected to participate in this process and we would aim to reach agreement to the changes.

Our commitment to inclusion: Ukie is committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we believe that a diverse workforce makes us stronger. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.