Group Reporting Manager

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Job description

Here at evoke, one of the world's leading betting and gaming companies with internationally renowned brands, including William Hill, 888, and Mr Green we're looking for our next Group Reporting Manager. This role will play a pivotal role within the Group's finance department, to ensure financial information complies with accounting standards, regulations and reporting requirements.

You will be part of the Financial Control team, responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and providing technical expertise to support the financial operations and decision-making processes to assist the Group in meeting its financial objectives.

What you will be doing

• Assisting in the preparation of accurate and timely statutory and consolidated financial statements (including the Group consolidated IFRS listed entity financial statements) and disclosures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements by collaborating across functions
• Providing input and support the preparation of Statutory Accounts across the Group, and other statutory requirements as required
• Supporting internal and external audit activities through the provision of required documentation, attendance of necessary meetings and being a key liaison officer to the external auditors
• Developing and implementing new accounting policies, procedures and standards whilst ensuring accurate and complete financial records and a sound internal controls environment are maintained
• Identifying and resolving accounting issues and discrepancies and performing intercompany analysis and perform reconciliation of intercompany balances across the Group
• Preparing technical accounting papers on technical accounting issues such as (but not exhaustive) goodwill and impairment, consolidation, going concern and viability as well as all other areas involving judgements and/or estimates, as well as providing guidance and expertise to junior staff
• Ensuring compliance with external audit requirements, maintaining documentation of accounting policies and procedures to maintain statutory requirements
• Performing financial close analysis whilst reviewing and owning the Balance Sheet reconciliation process, presenting to leadership when required

Who we are looking for

We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos. To apply to this post, you will have:

• Previous or current Audit experience and hold an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA)
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and trends with technical accounting knowledge and ability to solve complex accounting issues
• Excellent Excel and data manipulation skills with experience with financial software and ERP systems (desired)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders with the ability to work independently and in a team, managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively

What we offer

Our roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of the William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

• Financial: Competitive salary and bonus schemes
• Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!
• Holiday entitlement: You'll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday
• Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers
• Family Support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities
• Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme
• Travel Card: Enjoy access to our Metro Card loan for convenient and money saving commuting
• Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative)
• Pension package and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind

More about evoke

We're a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn't be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That's the future. That's evoke.

At evoke, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you.

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At evoke, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.

Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.

Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!