Keep the Numbers Moving Behind the Fun
Welcome to The Play Company
At The Play Company, we don’t just build play areas — we create the places where childhood happens.
From the UK to Europe and the US and beyond, we design and manufacture one-of-a-kind play environments that spark imagination, laughter, and adventure. As a family-run business, we believe the best experiences — for our customers and our team — come from care, craftsmanship, and people who genuinely enjoy what they do.
We have an ambitious five-year growth plan, and we’re building the team to deliver it. This role sits right at the heart of that — keeping the financial engine running as we scale. But growth isn’t just good for the business: it creates real opportunities for the people who help make it happen. We’re committed to promoting from within, and we expect this role to be a stepping stone, not a ceiling.
What you reconcile today… helps build someone’s childhood tomorrow.
Why This Role Feels Different
This isn’t just another finance job — it’s a chance to be part of a growing business that makes something tangible and fun.
Every invoice you raise, every payroll you run, every bank rec you complete keeps a real project moving — from a soft play centre in Plymouth to a family entertainment venue in Germany. You’ll have genuine variety, real ownership, and a Finance Manager who’ll invest in your development.
We trust our people and give them room to grow. We take pride in high standards and getting things right. And we believe work should feel welcoming, supportive, and — given what we do — even a bit fun.
The Role: Finance Assistant
We’re growing, and we’re looking for a detail-focused, organised finance professional who wants to be part of that journey.
As part of our finance team, you’ll be the operational backbone of the function — keeping transactions accurate and flowing across multiple systems and platforms. From daily cashflow and bank reconciliations through to payroll processing and card account management, you’ll cover real ground every day.
You’ll be trusted, supported, and given the opportunity to develop your skills as the business grows.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Updating and reconciling the daily cashflow spreadsheet, ensuring figures agree to bank balances across all accounts
- Posting bank transactions to NetSuite and alerting operational teams when customer funds are received
- Managing and reconciling three spending card accounts (Amex, NatWest ClearSpend, Pleo) gathering receipts and posting to NetSuite
- Processing weekly payroll via Xero, incorporating timesheets, overtime and HR-notified pay changes
- Monitoring and managing the AP/AR shared inbox, actioning supplier invoices and customer queries promptly
- Processing purchase invoices and setting up supplier payments via NatWest & FX Equals Bank
- Assisting with sales invoicing for play frame projects via NetSuite
- Managing expense claims — posting to NetSuite and setting up bank transfers
- Supporting period-end close including monthly VAT return preparation and control account reconciliation
- Maintaining fixed asset records and posting depreciation journals in Xero
- Keeping records accurate and accessible on shared drives
- Supporting the Finance Manager with management accounts, lender MI packs and ad hoc reporting
- Building strong working relationships with colleagues across operations, maintenance and sales
What Makes You a Great Fit
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy and enjoys being part of a busy, hands-on team.
You’ll thrive here if you:
- Have previous experience in a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role
- Are a confident user of accounting software — NetSuite and/or Xero experience strongly preferred
- Have solid Excel skills, including the ability to maintain and reconcile spreadsheets
- Have high attention to detail and take pride in getting things right
- Are well-organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Communicate clearly and work well with people across the business
- Can work independently and use your initiative when needed
- Have experience processing payroll — desirable but not essential, we’ll support you to learn
- Hold or be studying towards an AAT qualification— desirable but not required
You don’t need to know everything — we’ll support you to learn the rest.
Working Pattern
- Full-time position
- Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30
- Based on-site in Kingsbridge/Exeter.
We believe a good work–life balance is important, and we’re committed to creating an environment where people can do their best work while enjoying what they do.
What You’ll Get Back
We believe people do their best work when they feel trusted, supported and valued.
- £26,500–£28,000 per year DOE
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off to celebrate! (Because who wants to work on their birthday?)
- Pension scheme
- Annual flu jab & healthcare
- Free parking
- Company events that bring people together
- Ongoing support and opportunities to develop new skills
And most importantly:
- A supportive, down-to-earth team
- A workplace where your effort is noticed
- The chance to be part of something genuinely good fun
The Bigger Picture
This role is about more than invoices and reconciliations.
It’s about:
- Being part of a growing, ambitious business with a clear five-year plan
- Keeping the financial engine running behind some genuinely exciting projects
- Working with a team that takes the work seriously but doesn’t take itself too seriously
- Building a career, not just filling a role
If you enjoy variety, take pride in getting things right, and want to work somewhere that’s genuinely good fun — you’ll fit right in.
Pay: £26,500.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
