Assistant Accountant

Company Description

At bet365, 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 9,000 people and serve over 100 million customers in 27 languages. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and 700,000 streaming events. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe, we handle over 6 billion HTTP requests daily and process more than 2 million bets per hour at peak.

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 opportunities for growth, 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 customers worldwide.

Job Description

As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s customer accounts and financial records.

In this role you will be primarily responsible for performing a variety of reconciliation tasks, identifying and resolving discrepancies and supporting the wider Finance team in external audit processes.

With the Business’s organic growth, alongside the integration of new payment providers and card acquirers, you will have the opportunity to support the implementation of new processes, liaise with various internal and external stakeholders and benefit from learning an array of new skills.

Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure you are fully equipped for the role.

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

Qualifications

• Confident Excel skills and the ability to work with large data sets.
• GCSE Maths grade 4 or above.
• Basic knowledge of reconciliation processes and the impact on business.
• Effective communicator in both a professional and social environment.
• Flexible to adapt to a hybrid working approach whilst maintaining working standards.
• Excellent work ethic and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Additional Information

• Analysing daily reconciliations of customer debit/credit card transactions, working closely with our Customer Payments department and card acquirers to report and resolve discrepancies as appropriate.
• Identifying discrepancies, investigate root causes and support the implementation of preventative solutions.
• Assisting in the development of requests for new reconciliations in advance of a new card acquirer going live, or any territory-specific reconciliations resulting from Business expansion.
• Supporting the Finance function on other business projects relating to reconciliations.
• Performing other ad-hoc duties if required.

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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.