Senior Trust Reporting Accountant

About the role

Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group, is recruiting a Senior Trust Reporting Accountant in Watford. The role supports trust reporting, financial control, funds protection and assurance activities that protect player funds and Allwyn's obligations under the Security Trust Deed, Licence and Funds Protection Policies. Success comes from accurate, timely reporting, robust controls, evidence-based assurance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review Trust accounting, journals and balance sheet reconciliations, and deliver regulatory reporting to the Trustee and Gambling Commission
• Maintain the Trust Position Statement and supporting schedules, backed by documentation, evidence and controls
• Lead elements of the Funds Protection Policies and control framework, and deliver assurance and attestation activities
• Monitor control effectiveness and support investigations of funds protection, reporting or control issues
• Support governance of the Security Trust Deed, coordinate internal and external audits, and prepare papers for governance forums
• Identify improvements to reporting, controls and ways of working, and support automation and system-based controls
• Develop management information and insights, and build knowledge across reporting, assurance, governance and funds protection

Required profile

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent); candidates nearing completion may be considered with relevant experience
• Experience in financial control, reporting, assurance, audit or governance
• Ownership of reporting, control or assurance activities, with guidance and constructive challenge to colleagues and stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and good understanding of accounting, reconciliations and financial controls
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures and regulatory requirements, and strong written and verbal communication
• Collaborative approach across teams and ability to manage competing priorities

Required skills

• Financial systems and reporting tools, ideally including SAP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting and data analysis

What we offer

• Company bonus scheme and matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
• 26 days annual leave plus 2 Life Days and bank holidays
• Private health cover, income protection and wellness allowance
• Flexible benefits such as EV scheme, money coach, will writing, mortgage advice, dental and eye care
• Enhanced family leave, employee assistance programme, volunteering days and discounted health assessments