controller London, England
Job description
Soho, London
Hybrid working
The Role
The continued growth of LiveScore Group has opened up a brilliant opportunity for a qualified and ambitious accountant to be responsible for our international accounting operations. Reporting to the CFO, you will lead our dedicated London based finance team servicing the Group account functions for offices located in the UK, Europe and Nigeria, ensuring all accounting records are maintained and accurately reported in accordance with applicable laws and accounting standards.
LiveScore Group is home to LiveScore, LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet, three of the most exciting brands in the sports and gaming industries today. We are passionate and excited about what we do in the Sports Media, Gaming and Betting sector and are proud of the high ratings we have achieved. We live our values, aiming to enhance and increase the enjoyment of sport through innovative products and immersive experiences. Trust is important in how we work, ensuring we are a collaborative unit who holds each other accountable. Relentlessly ambitious in everything we do, we embrace change and understand that failure is part of success.
We use our platform for positive social change and work to build a company our employees are proud to work for. We have a long-term commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our I.D.E.A (Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, Awareness) Forum is critical to our business and is embedded in our organisational structure to support a sense of belonging for everyone and to create a culture that allows all employees to thrive.
We know a job description can often deter an applicant who does not believe they match 100% of our requirements. If you are interested in this position and have relevant experience, then we would still love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Reporting to the CFO you will be responsible for the accounting operations of the group, overseeing all accounting functions within the business ensuring all accounting records are maintained and accurately reported in accordance with applicable laws and accounting standards.
- Coordinating and managing the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts and reporting of variances.
- Preparation and publishing of monthly management accounts and all supporting packs and any other adhoc financial reporting requests.
- Overall responsibility for planning and delivery of annual group audit
- Responsible for annual financial statements and ensuring prompt filing of statutory accounts with Companies House
- Preparation, review and authorise UK and international tax computations with assistance of group tax advisors
- Proactive role in tax compliance
- Responsible for understanding and setting of group transfer pricing policies
- Responsible for documenting business processes and accounting policies.
- Ensuring the finance team operates with a robust control environment and pivotal in the development of all internal control policies and procedures.
- Support the business with the financial strategy and decision making process.
- Ensuring all financial systems are fit for purpose, and are maintained and actively looking to identify areas for improvement.
- Maintaining relationships with external advisors, including auditors and tax advisors.
- Management of UK accounting team including supervision, mentoring, motivating and development support.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Qualified accountant ACCA or ACA equivalent
- Proven experience in a financial leadership role
- Compliance and controls experience
- Proven management and leadership capability
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to influence people at all levels
- Experience in the online sports betting sector advantageous
- Experience in an M&A process advantageous
- Ability to work autonomously, under tight deadlines
What can we offer?
- Company Performance bonus
- Hybrid working for all staff with flexible working opportunities
- Private Healthcare scheme + Employee Enhanced Assistance
- Enhanced Family Leave - Maternity, Shared Parental & Adoption Leave: up to 6 months at full pay and 6 months at half pay. Paternity leave: up to 4 weeks at full pay
- Subsidised gym membership
- Ride to Work & Annual Travel Card loan scheme
- Virgin Tribe – access to exclusive Virgin offers and experiences
- Life Assurance (x3 salary)
- Contributory Pension Plan
- Thursday drinks in the office and regular socials
