Assistant Accountant, Client Reconciliation

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 key part in the preparation and reconciliation of client funds, ensuring customer and Company funds are reflected correctly in the accounts.

The Finance department consists of over 100 team members across all levels, working within an exciting and dynamic environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to develop their skill-set within Finance and join an innovative and growing team.

Working within the territories team, you will report directly to the Finance Manager and assist with the preparation and reconciliation of client funds, ensuring all of the financial regulatory requirements are met in an accurate and timely manner.

This role will require weekend work, likely to be one in every four and the occasional bank holiday. The weekend and bank holidays will be paid at enhanced rates of pay.

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

If successful, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK from your first day of employment.

Qualifications

• Studying towards AAT Level 2 or relevant experience.
• Data management and analytical skills.
• Strong IT skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Inquisitive mind.
• Tenacious in the pursuit of solving a problem.

Additional Information

• Extracting data from payment providers and banks to facilitate the reconciliation process.
• Importing transactions using the reconciliation app, ensuring controls and processes have been followed.
• Supporting the reconciliation team in producing accurate and timely reconciliations of financial data, ensuring all variances are investigated.
• Maintaining a log of unreconciled transactions and liaising with relevant stakeholders to correct the accounts, ensuring a clean reconciliation.
• Administering the reconciliation mailbox, ensuring all queries are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Gaining an in depth knowledge and understanding of Company terminology and processes.
• Completing ad hoc tasks as and when 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.