Ledger Assistant Accountant
| Company: | Games Workshop |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG7 2WS |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 3 days remote |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
Summary
About the Job
Games Workshop has an exciting opportunity for a Ledger Assistant Accountant, on a 16 month contract. We're looking for someone passionate about delivering an efficient and effective accounting service, using their skills day in and day out to make Games Workshop even better!
Working in a supportive finance team, we're looking for someone who understands the importance of teamwork as you'll prepare and process Ledger transactions for review by the Ledger Accountants. You'll work together to ensure the integrity and accuracy of our accounting records whilst maintaining compliance with financial standards.
We're looking for someone with an inquisitive nature and as you develop into the role, you'll understand your business area as you prepare profit and loss, and balance sheet accounts for your allocated Ledger. You'll be focused on consistency ensuring accurate classification of entries, representation of the statement of financial position and provide explanation of variances.
We'll rely on you to support with the half and full year statutory reporting, maintaining an accurate and up to date listing of fixed assets, inter-company reconciliations, and help build and maintain our relationships with our digital sales partners.
Taking a methodical approach, you'll need to navigate through financial complexity ensuring you constantly strive to maintain compliance with financial standards.
You'll be comfortable communicating effectively with staff at all levels of the business, being an excellent problem solver with a can-do attitude, and having both the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ideally, you'll be part qualified in Finance with a knowledge of fixed assets, intercompany reconciliations, accruals and prepayments with proficiency in Excel and experience working in an accounting team.
If this sounds of interest, apply today:
Working at Games Workshop
At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is even more important than your skills and experience.
The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.
In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let's not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!
Other Essential Information
Location: This position is granted on a hybrid working basis where you will be expected to work out of our head office in Lenton, twice a week
This role is an 16 month contract
Closing date for applications is midnight, UK time,
Sunday 27th September 2026
How to Apply
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