Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Salary: Negotiable, Depending on experience
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: Start of July
Moose Toys exists to make kids super happy. For this revolutionary brand happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. With trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, no wonder our toys consistently scoop the most longed-for awards. Sprinkling some Moose magic across categories including action figures, collectibles, craft, dolls, games, plush, preschool, vehicles and youth electronics, we’ve earned our stripes as one of the most creative companies in the industry. As an energetic bunch, we’re always on the move, developing ground-breaking content, entertainment and worldwide licensing deals to boot.
This family-run business is proudly built on unshakeable ethical foundations. Our passion for making kids super happy stretches far beyond our WOW-worthy toys. The Moose Happy Kids Foundation creates moments of happiness and laughter for the children around the world who need it most. We’ve had a BIG impact on little people, making 3.5 million kids smile so far… and counting.
Australia might be our Moose family home, but with a 500-strong team dotted across the world, we’re committed to sharing our signature super happy revolution far and wide!
The Role:
Moose Toys are looking for an Accounts Assistant, with proven and demonstrable experience, to join the Cornwall based team.
Based just 8 miles outside of Newquay, our Cornwall office is the Moose Toys UK and European Hub. In the past 18 months we have experienced considerable growth and opportunity and, as we continue to develop and invest in our strategic growth plans, we are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join the team.
Working as part of the Accounts Payable group you can expect be involved, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Processing of monthly VAT reports for UK & EU tax authorities and reconciling VAT content to the ledger
- Cash flow management
- Assisting with royalty reporting
- Setting up supplier accounts
- Raising, sending and paying invoices
- Proactive reconciling of accounts
- Setting up regular payment runs for Sterling, Euro and Dollar payments
- Management of company credit cards
- Analysis of monthly purchases as required
- Maintaining fixed asset register
- Building relationships, answering questions and supporting the Moose team and our external customers
Additional duties that support and improve the efficient running of the accounts team
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, supportive, and collaborative group. Full training and induction will be provided to ensure you have the very best ‘Flying Start’ to Moose Toys.
Experience and Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience of working in a fast-paced office environment, as part of an Accounts or Management Accountant team
- Ideally AAT qualified or working towards the qualification
- Excellent Accounting knowledge with high levels of computer literacy to include Excel and the use of in-house systems
- A structured, diligent, analytical approach to the accounting process, with outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
- Motivated and driven to resolve anomalies through investigation, proactive problem solving and solution solving
- Experience of working with high volumes of transactions
- Knowledge of customs rules would be highly advantageous but is not essential
Benefits:
Here at Moose Toys we are proud to be a great place to work. We pride ourselves on valuing team members and constantly pushing for best practice by offering a fun, energising, motivating environment with great benefits and recognition programs.
We fully appreciate the importance of health and wellbeing and offer an internal wellness program, a cycle scheme, eye care vouchers and 30 day fitness challenges. We also have “bring your pet to work” each week, flexi-time, work from home policy (Wednesday and Friday each week) and Employee of the Month and Year awards to name a few!
If this position sounds of interest, we’d love to hear from you! APPLY today! Please submit your cover letter and CV to include details of salary expectation and notice period. Should you be based outside of the Cornwall and Devon area please also confirm your willingness to relocate to within travelling distance of the office.
No agencies. Direct applicants only please.
Candidates with experience of: Accountants, Accounts payable, Accounts Assistant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Senior Accountant, Finance Administrator, Trainee Accountant may also be considered for this role.
