Financial Reporting Accountant

At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day, and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact. 

We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group - a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across the USA (Michigan and Illinois) and Europe, including Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus and Italy.

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do.  Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.  

We'll talk a bit more about us further down the page, but for now - let's talk about the role and who we're looking for...

A bit about the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Financial Control team within an innovative, multibillion-pound business at a significant point in its development. Reporting to the IFRS Finance Manager, the Financial Accountant will play a central role in delivering a high-quality, Board-ready Annual Report & Accounts by co-ordinating complex inputs, reviews and approvals across Finance, Group, the Executive team, the Board, external auditors and advisers. Alongside the Annual Report & Accounts, the role will support technical accounting, audit readiness and wider reporting improvements, helping to strengthen controls, streamline processes and improve the quality and efficiency of delivery. It offers broad exposure across the business and the opportunity to influence the continued development of Allwyn's external reporting and financial governance.

Financial Control protects the financial integrity of the business. The team brings together Financial Accounting, Group and Statutory Reporting, Treasury and Regulatory Reporting to ensure that financial information is complete, accurate and delivered on time; assets and funds are safeguarded; and the business meets its accounting, financing, audit and regulatory obligations.

What you'll be doing

• Support the IFRS Finance Manager with the project management and delivery of the Annual Report & Accounts timetable from planning through to final publication
• Maintain the ARA project plan, milestone tracker and action log, ensuring key deliverables, review points, Audit Committee clearances and Board approvals are clearly tracked
• Coordinate inputs, review comments and approvals across Finance, Executive stakeholders, the Board, Group, Investor Relations, external auditors and the design agency, ensuring that content is complete, accurate, consistent and aligned to Allwyn's external messaging
• Support the preparation of the financial statements, working alongside a finance trainee to coordinate inputs, maintain accuracy and progress key deliverables to timetable
• Support the coordination of the wider Annual Report & Accounts, including Strategic Report, Governance and financial statements content, ensuring all sections are progressed to timetable
• Work with Group and communications stakeholders to ensure alignment between the ARA, Group reporting, press releases and other external communications
• Manage version control, stakeholder feedback logs and audit trails so that review comments, changes and approvals are clearly documented
• Co-ordinate proofing, formatting and update cycles through the Annual Report & Accounts production platform, ensuring edits are captured accurately and the final report is delivered to the required standard
• Work alongside the design agency on report design, imagery, key messages and final production requirements
• Identify, track and escalate risks to delivery, including late inputs, unresolved comments, dependency delays or audit-related matters
• Support the external audit process by coordinating evidence, responses, deliverables and follow-ups across Finance and wider business stakeholders
• Support wider Financial Accounting project work, including process documentation, reporting improvements, technical accounting analysis, control enhancements and other ad hoc priorities as required

What experience we're looking for

• Qualified accountant, or equivalent experience, with a strong understanding of statutory reporting, IFRS reporting and financial accounting processes
• Experience of supporting or delivering Annual Report & Accounts, statutory accounts or other complex external reporting, gained either in industry or in practice. Direct experience of preparing statutory financial statements would be advantageous
• Experience in a leading audit or accounting practice, including Big 4, would be welcomed but is not essential. Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong technical accounting capability, a sound controls mindset and the ability to apply these effectively in a complex reporting environment. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage detailed plans, track milestones, coordinate dependencies and drive delivery across multiple stakeholders
• Excellent organisation and diligence, with the resilience to operate effectively in a high-profile, deadline-driven reporting environment
• High attention to detail, with the ability to maintain version control, audit trails, review logs and clear evidence of approvals
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft, edit and review narrative reporting content for clarity, consistency and senior stakeholder readability
• Confident stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate input from senior leaders, Finance, Group, external auditors and external advisers
• Ability to identify risks, anticipate blockers, follow up proactively and escalate matters clearly where needed

About us

At Allwyn, we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly, championing its positive impact on people, places, and the planet.

Innovation - We pride ourselves on it! We're constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to market to enjoy which is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all. 

Giving back - Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license.

Sustainability - Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and energy. We've already transitioned to renewable energy providers, made our London and Watford offices zero gas, and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission vehicles. In addition, we're working with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date.

Empowering every voice - We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good causes.  Our diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive - whether people play a game in a store or online, because when everyone can play, everyone wins..

An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre

At Allwyn, inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleagues and their families at every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging, we create a workplace where everyone feels valued, rewarded, and empowered to succeed. Our people are more than colleagues - they're winners, driving positive change and making a real difference in communities.

Benefits

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
• 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)
• Single Private Health Cover
• Complimentary Private Medical
• Income Protection 
• Flexible Benefits - EV Scheme, Money Coach, Will Writing, Mortgage Advice, Dental and Eye Care Schemes.
• Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption)
• Wellness Allowance £500
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Health Assessments
• Volunteering Days
• Matched Funding

We are a Disability Confident Leader which means we've taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.

If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help.