Senior Accountant, Purchase Ledger and VAT

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 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 take on a pivotal role in overseeing the supplier taxes process as well as supporting our Latin American Purchase Ledger team. You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of VAT and regulatory returns. This role will demand significant process involvement where you will actively engage with and scrutinise the established procedures for handling these financial submissions. You will be instrumental in identifying any inefficiencies within these processes, implementing necessary actions, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our VAT and regulatory reporting mechanisms. As the Business continues to grow in size and complexity this role will increasing require an ability to adapt while working to tight deadlines. This will therefore be a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a fastpaced and collaborative role. This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company's hybrid working from home policy. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Qualifications ACCA or CIMA qualified. Previous VAT return experience is essential, experience with overseas VAT would be advantageous. 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. Proven 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 - 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.