Accounts Assistant (Trainee)

Kepler Interactive is the first global game developer and publisher co-owned and run by creators. We nurture a vibrant ecosystem around Kepler and beyond, offering total artistic independence, exceptional operational support and cross-pollination between outstanding teams.

The group has seven founding members: A44, Alpha Channel, Awaceb, Ebb Software, Shapefarm, Sloclap and Timberline, and represents an international team of over 300 talents across 10 countries.

We are proud to be among the winners of "Best Places to Work 2022 UK" by GamesIndustry.Biz! and we’ve recently been certified as a UK Great Place to Work 2023; we intend to maintain our people centric approach as we continue grow.

Creativity is at the core of what we do, we look for strong voices with unique ideas and celebrate individuals who take pride in their craft while always nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where people feel safe, respected and empowered.

Overview

Are you looking to start a career in finance? We’re seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our finance team and gain valuable hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general bookkeeping. This is a great opportunity for a school leaver or someone early in their career who wants to develop finance skills in a supportive environment.

This role will report to the Group Financial Controller but also work directly with Senior Finance Director and broader finance team, as well as the wider Kepler team and studios. No prior experience is required—just a strong willingness to learn, good attention to detail, and a positive attitude!

What you will do:

Accounts Payable (AP) – Processing Outgoing Payments

• Assisting in processing supplier invoices, checking details for accuracy

• Helping to match invoices with purchase orders and obtain approvals

• Supporting weekly/monthly payment runs

• Assisting in reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies

Accounts Receivable (AR) – Processing Incoming Payments

• Assisting in raising and sending sales invoices to customers and platforms

• Helping to track payments and follow up on overdue balances

• Assisting in allocating payments to the correct accounts

General Finance & Administration Support

• Accurately entering data into our finance systems

• Assisting in bank reconciliations (matching transactions with statements)

• Helping with filing, document management, and general finance admin

• Supporting the team with month-end tasks (e.g., checking transactions, preparing simple reports)

What we're looking for: 

• Good numerical skills and attention to detail

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel (and the wider Microsoft Office suite)

• Good communication skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Teamwork and collaboration  

• A growth mindset, this is your chance to develop and learn 

• Organisational skills  

Don't meet all the requirements?

We care more about outcomes than ticking boxes, and we know the perfect person for the role often has a CV that's a little different.

Research shows that women are particularly less likely to apply if they don't meet all the criteria in a job listing. If you're second guessing yourself, we encourage you to get in touch anyway.

Don't quit before you've started!

How can we support you?

We want to set you up for success and make our recruitment process as accessible as possible for you. In your application, feel free to let us know if you need anything to make your experience or environment more comfortable. We'll do our best to support you!

What we can offer you:

• We believe your salary should reflect the work you deliver, the skills you bring and the value you add, therefore we offer a competitive salary, 20% discretionary bonus and stock option plans

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays and end of year shutdown

• Full training and study support towards the AAT qualification

• We trust our people and therefore give them the flexibility to manage their own working hours and office location to best suit their needs

• Personal training budget equivalent to £1,500 per year, as well as access to conferences and formal training

• Up to 5 days paid volunteering leave per year and £100 to a charity of your choice on your birthday and as an end of year gift

• Medical insurance & healthcare cash plan. We also offer a range of personalised wellbeing support systems including our Employee Assistance Program, Spill, Mental Health First Aiders and more

• Life insurance at 4x your salary

• Income replacement insurance

• Pension matched at 4%, with the option to increase your own contributions