Senior Accounts Payable & VAT Accountant at bet365

Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ACCA, CIMA, VAT Return Experience, Numerical Skills, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Excel, Multi-Currency Processes, Attention to Detail

Industry

Gambling Facilities and Casinos

Description

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 a Senior Accountant you will ensure financial accuracy and efficiency by overseeing the preparation of VAT and other regulatory returns. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in managing our global supplier tax processes and supporting our Latin American Purchase Ledger team. This position offers direct involvement in our international operations, with a strong emphasis on our core South American market. You will be responsible for the ensuring seamless compliance across our international operations. You will be deeply involved in scrutinising and optimising our existing VAT and purchase ledger processes as well as driving continuous improvement. The increasing scale and complexity of our Business means this role demands an adaptable and resilient individual capable of working effectively to tight deadlines. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to and make a tangible difference to our global operations. This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy. Qualifications Working towards or ACCA or CIMA qualified. Previous VAT return experience, ideally including overseas VAT experience. Demonstrated ability to meet tight reporting deadlines while managing high volumes of data. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency in formulas and pivot tables. Experience with multi-currency purchase ledger payment run processes. Exceptional attention to detail. Additional Information Overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT and other regulatory returns. Reviewing purchase ledger VAT postings, correcting errors, and providing constructive feedback to the Purchase Ledger team. Providing comprehensive support and cover for colleagues within the Latin American purchase ledger and VAT teams. Identifying and implementing areas for improvement to current purchase ledger and VAT processes, aligning with HMRC GfC8 recommendations. Liaising with our in-house tax department to identify risk areas and ways to mitigate them. Overseeing the preparation of weekly Latin American payment run files across multiple currencies. By applying to us you are agreeing to share your Personal Data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice - https://www.bet365careers.com/privacy-policy 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. Workplace Type: Hybrid Department: Accounts Shift Pattern: Days Job Type: Standard

Responsibilities

You will oversee the preparation of VAT and other regulatory returns while managing global supplier tax processes. This role involves scrutinising and optimising VAT and purchase ledger processes to ensure compliance across international operations.