At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial tracking and valuation of digital assets while ensuring compliance.
- Company: Globally recognised digital entertainment organisation with a dynamic finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and exposure to diverse financial operations.
- Other info: Great opportunity for recent graduates looking to transition from practice to industry.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make an impact in the digital entertainment industry.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with strong audit and inventory management experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
An established and globally recognised digital entertainment organisation is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its UK finance function. This role plays a key part in supporting complex operational accounting areas, working closely with both local and international stakeholders in a fast-moving, IP-driven environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys variety, ownership, and exposure to both operational finance and audit-facing responsibilities. This role would be perfect for someone coming out of practice looking for their first role in industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the financial tracking and valuation of goods and digital assets across multiple storage and distribution points, ensuring accuracy and compliance across physical, in-transit and system-based holdings.
- Partner with commercial, operational and external logistics teams to maintain robust stock controls and clear financial visibility.
- Review asset lifecycle trends, identifying slow-moving or impaired items and ensuring appropriate provisions are maintained.
- Manage complex transactional flows arising from digital platforms, including deferred revenue movements, tax calculations, and reconciliation between internal systems and third-party providers.
- Prepare and post journals relating to platform activity, fees, settlements and revenue timing differences.
- Deliver accurate financial outputs within tight reporting deadlines across month-end, quarter-end and year-end cycles.
- Produce detailed balance sheet support and reconciliations for submission to group finance.
- Calculate and process revenue share and licensing arrangements with external partners, including statement preparation and accounting entries.
- Maintain oversight of alternative payment and digital wallet balances, coordinating reporting with wider corporate and investment teams.
- Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process by preparing templates, consolidating submissions and advising non-finance stakeholders.
- Produce regular spend analysis and performance reports, highlighting variances against budget and addressing follow-up queries.
- Ensure adherence to internal governance frameworks and support internal control testing.
- Act as a key finance contact during external audits, preparing schedules, responding to queries and supporting the Financial Controller.
- Contribute to ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support business decision-making.
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA).
- Strong experience in audit, inventory management and SOX.
- Confident liaising with non-finance teams and external partners.
- High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
If this is something you would like to hear more about please apply. If suitable for the role we will be in further contact to discuss in more detail.
Senior Accountant employer: XENIAL CONSULTING LTD
Our client offers a supportive and dynamic work environment in Thurrock, where employees are encouraged to take ownership of their roles and contribute to the company's success. With a strong focus on employee development, the company provides ample opportunities for growth and advancement, alongside a competitive benefits package that promotes work-life balance. Joining this established business means being part of a collaborative team that values innovation and dedication.
