Accountant at Bet365 in Stoke-on-Trent, England, GB

Company Description

We’re one of the world’s leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 10,000 people and serve over 120 million customers in 26 languages.

We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of growth opportunities, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our global worldwide.

Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, featuring more than 1.38 million In-Play sporting events a year. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe (750,000), we handle over 6 million HTTP requests daily and process more than 1.5 million bets per hour at peak.

Job Description

As an Accountant in the US Management and Statutory Accounts team, you will prepare the periodic management and statutory accounts, alongside developing strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure accuracy.

You will play a pivotal role within the US Management and Statutory Accounts Team, through the preparation of the management accounts and reconciliation of items within the financial statements for our US entities.

With the United States being one of our fastest growing markets, this role will require you to be proactive in your approach. Given the dynamic regulatory landscape in the US, you will need to develop your expertise in these jurisdictions to allow for accurate partner reporting within strict deadlines.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals keen on process improvement, collaboration and developing a detailed understanding of financial data. You will work closely with the wider business, conducting in-depth cost review and diligent scrutiny of all data received.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 or equivalent.
• Effective and professional communicator who can engage with a wide range of financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficient in Excel with an exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident individual who shows initiative, is inquisitive and can understand new concepts quickly.
• Can demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, effectively navigating changing priorities, business needs and evolving requirements.

Additional Information

• Supporting the preparation of periodic management accounts, board pack reporting and ad-hoc financial requests.
• Providing clear and concise commentary for review and stakeholder dissemination.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts for our US entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness for the financial audit.
• Conducting regular balance sheet reconciliations and income statement reviews to ensure accuracy.
• Communicating with senior stakeholders and commercial partners.
• Processing US Fixed Assets and reconciling the asset registers.

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At bet365, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. Where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of their background. We're Never Ordinary, and we're always striving to be better. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please don’t hesitate to reach out.