We build ground-breaking games and content for some of the world’s biggest publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Apple and Sega. Sheffield is our largest studio and headquarters, situated just north-east of the city centre, where we’ve built and contributed to some of the world’s best-loved game franchises.
It’s an exciting time to be part of Sumo, winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 Best Studio; big things are on the horizon and we want you to be part of our continued journey. Join us!
The role @ Sumo
This is a brand new role within Sumo. This person will be the main administrative lead for Sumo’s subcontractor base, including coordinating the onboarding process (setting up contracts, raising purchase orders), managing and reporting on contractor expenditure, processing of invoices and monitoring compliance with applicable regulation.
In your new job you will be responsible for all aspects of subcontractor admin, including:
- Raising contractor agreements, using standard templates and information supplied on the Purchase Order (“PO”);
- Checking the PO has all the necessary approvals and/or facilitate collection of approvals from business users;
- Liaising with Development Directors and Legal team to facilitate changes to standard terms requested by contractors;
- First point of contact with contractors for all administrative matters;
- Assisting the Finance team with basic queries around contractor invoices and POs;
- Performing basic background check on any new contractors, using standard template provided by Finance team;
- Maintaining a master list of all Group contractors;
- Performing quarterly reviews of contractor expenditure and compliance with IR35 tax regulation;
- Working with IT/HR/Finance/Development Directors to ensure any changes to processes work for contractors;
- Supply/update info to IT/HR/Finance/Development Directors on regular basis.
- Other ad hoc tasks as required
To be successful you will have:
- Previously held administrative roles in either a Finance, HR or Legal team (or similar business support functions)
- Experience working in a fast paced working environment with changing priorities
- Experience reading, handling and/or processing changes to legal contracts, either commercial or employment
- A basic understanding of off-payroll (subcontractor) employment regulation
- The ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
We are looking for somebody with:
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work without supervision
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong record keeping skills
- The ability to handle confidential information
What We Offer:
We offer a super benefits package including generous holidays and flexible working hours. Further perks include our legendary annual Sumo Big Day Out, plus epic Christmas parties, money on your birthday, on site free gym and free fruit for everyone! Our new, regular studio Game Jams are a highlight - staff spend a full day developing and pitching their own game ideas for possible development by Sumo.
Our environment is relaxed, friendly and built upon the basis of every team member having the opportunity to shine and have a realisable input into the games we create. We are a very happy ship with lots of incredibly nice people that partake in shared interest groups, lunchtime clubs, charity fundraising events and lots of socialising.
We are proud to be located in Sheffield, just off J34 of the M1 offering easy road and rail access from Leeds, Manchester and the Midlands. Sheffield itself enjoys wealth of facilities including world class sporting facilities, stunning theatres and galleries, the National Video Game Museum, shopping, restaurants and incredible parks and green spaces - all on the doorstep of the beautiful Peak District National Park. We love it here.
