Financial & Tax Accountant (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Financial & Tax Accountant (Finance): Managing tax compliance, payroll, and statutory reporting for a listed video game developer with an accent on UK and Canadian payroll and tax credit claims. Focus on streamlining reporting activities, supporting audit processes, and administering employee share schemes.

Location: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in Cambridge, UK) or full in-studio. Comprehensive relocation support available.

Company

hirify.global is an independent video game developer and publisher specializing in immersive creative management simulation games.

What you will do

• Prepare monthly UK and bi-weekly Canadian payroll submissions in collaboration with the People team.
• Support corporation tax compliance and tax credit claims, including VGEC, VGTR RDEC, SRED, and Patent Box.
• Manage indirect tax filings, including VAT and international sales taxes.
• Assist with monthly, interim, and annual financial reporting and Audit Committee reporting.
• Administer employee share plans, with a focus on the UK Sharesave scheme.
• Contribute to strategic finance projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• Part-qualified or qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent accountant.
• Strong technical accounting skills and high attention to detail.
• Experience in payroll, tax, or financial reporting.
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills.
• Proactive and organized approach to stakeholder management.
• Must be based in or able to relocate to Cambridge, UK for hybrid/onsite work.

Culture & Benefits

• Success-based annual bonus and share option schemes.
• Private family healthcare and life assurance.
• Flexitime working hours and enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• In-house subsidised catering, Cycle to Work scheme, and free bike servicing.
• Comprehensive relocation support package.
• Collaborative and inclusive creative environment focusing on wellbeing.