Allwyn UK
Allwyn UK
51 – 200 Employees
eCommerceGaming
Allwyn UK operates The UK National Lottery and is part of Allwyn Entertainment Group, an international lottery and gaming business with operations across several European markets. Its work combines technology, digital gaming and large-scale transformation in the betting and gaming sector, with a focus on innovation and responsible play. Through The UK National Lottery, Allwyn UK supports a nationally significant service while pursuing new ways to improve the player experience and create broader social value.

Senior Trust Reporting Accountant – Allwyn UK (Hybrid)

Lead trust reporting, financial control, regulatory reporting and funds protection activities for Allwyn UK. Help safeguard player funds while supporting responsible operation of The National Lottery.

Description

  • Support trust reporting, financial control, funds protection and assurance work
  • Prepare and review trust accounts, journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Complete assigned regulatory reports for the Trustee and Gambling Commission
  • Contribute to the Trust Position Statement and its supporting schedules
  • Maintain appropriate documentation, evidence and controls for reporting outputs
  • Investigate and resolve reporting problems, reconciliation differences and exceptions
  • Lead assigned components of Funds Protection Policies and the related control framework
  • Deliver assurance and attestation work backed by reliable evidence
  • Assess control effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Support the investigation and resolution of funds protection, reporting and control matters
  • Maintain records supporting trust and regulatory compliance
  • Assist with governance of the Security Trust Deed
  • Coordinate allocated internal and external audit activities
  • Prepare papers, updates and evidence-based reports for governance forums
  • Track assigned risks, issues and actions
  • Develop relationships with Finance, Legal, Regulation and external assurance stakeholders
  • Enhance reporting processes, controls and working practices
  • Support automation and system-based controls
  • Produce management information and insights on risks, issues, performance and decision-making
  • Work across Trust and Finance Gaming Systems while sharing knowledge in reporting, assurance, governance and funds protection

Requirements

  • A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA is required; candidates close to completing a recognised qualification may be considered with relevant experience
  • Experience in financial control, reporting, assurance, audit or governance
  • Ability to own defined reporting, control or assurance activities while guiding and constructively challenging colleagues and stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with meticulous attention to detail
  • Sound knowledge of accounting, reconciliations and financial controls
  • Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with financial systems and reporting tools, preferably including SAP
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and a good understanding of reporting and data analysis
  • Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage competing priorities
  • Interest in continuous improvement, process optimisation and applying automation and technology to improve results

Benefits

  • Company bonus scheme
  • Matched pension contributions of up to 8.5%
  • 26 days of annual leave plus 2 Life Days and bank holidays
  • Single private health cover
  • Complimentary private medical cover
  • Income protection
  • Flexible benefits including an EV scheme, Money Coach, will writing, mortgage advice, dental and eye care schemes
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • £500 wellness allowance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted health assessments
  • Volunteering days
  • Matched funding
  • Interview offered to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements
  • Assistance or reasonable adjustments available during the application process

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