Management Accountant

We Do Play own & operate experiential leisure & hospitality brands across the globe.

We are now recruiting for a fast paced, self motivated, experienced Management Accountant to join our Finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our group which is driven by leaders with true entrepreneurial spirit - our brands are constantly expanding and changing quickly with the market.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that adequate records and documentation is retained to satisfy any HMRC enquiries that may come up – including VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE.
• Assist other members of WeDoPlay Group in providing management information and Ad Hoc assistance as and when required.
• Aid WDP Group Financial Controller and Directors in ensuring that obligations under any Finance Agreements are met.
• Provide general support to WDP Group Management and Directors
• Maintain electronic back up of all WDP Group Data – both relating to Bookkeeping and Management Accounts and Payroll.
• Liaise with Group FC via Teams or in person
• Work alongside other Management Accountant – assisting each other as required
• Assist in supervising Accounts AssistantWorking along side the other Management Accountant
• Prepare Management Accounts for Directors and any 3rdParties
• Including PL and Balance Sheet for each Company within the FO Group and also Divisional P&L’s for brands within WDP Group (Flip Out owner operated parks, Flip Out Franchisor, Putt Putt Noodle Owner operated and Franchisor)
• Using Xero (experience highly desirable) and also Fathom and Joiin (training provided)
• Complete back up working schedules for Balance Sheet and key Profit and Loss items – including maintenance of a Fixed Asset Register.
• Assisting preparation of Companies for Annual Audit / Year End Accounts preparation and work with year end accountants to facilitate clean audit and speedy completion of year end Account and Tax Computations.
• Ensure all Inter-Company Transactions are correctly coded between Group Company’s and that balances agree at month end
• Maintain record of inter-company balances and working of adjustments made to agree them
• Process Accruals and Prepayments so ensure that timing differences on Profit and Loss items are eliminated.
• Maintain accurate Schedules for Accruals and Prepayments
• Process necessary Journals to prepare Management Accounts for all WeDoPlay Group Companies
• Including: Depreciation, Prepayments and Accruals, Loan Interest, Inter-Company Transactions, Accrued Income adjustments, Payroll
• Ensure VAT Returns are filed on time – obtaining approval from Group Financial Controller.

Experience/Skills/Personality Traits

• Experience as Management Accountant
• Xero and Excel Expert
• Prior experience working from home
• Ability to prioritise various tasks
• Can Do attitude
• Extremely self motivated
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, providing coaching and support to help them achieve their goals.

Working Conditions

• Working remotely - you must have a dedicated workspace in your home.
• 37.5 hours per week (Typical 9-5 Monday-Friday, with some flexibility required during busy periods).
• 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays per annum

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Management Accountant: 3 years (required)
• Xero: 2 years (required)
• Working from home: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Remote