Financial Accountant - Client Funds

Financial Accountant - Client Funds

Location: Dublin/Leeds/London Hybrid
Contract Type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Client Funds & Reconciliations team, responsible for the efficient control and management of approximately $400m in customer cash. Reporting into the Finance Manager – Client Funds, you'll take a lead role in supporting a major transformation initiative to align all Client Funds managed Balance Sheets and controls into one unified model. This is a pivotal role that combines core accounting responsibilities with strategic project delivery, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data across multiple brands and currencies.

About Flutter

Flutter consists of two commercial divisions (FanDuel and International) and our central Flutter Functions; COO, Finance & Legal. Here in Flutter Functions we work with colleagues across all our divisions and regions to deliver something we call the Flutter Edge – our competitive advantage that powers our brands and divisions through Product, Tech, Expertise and Scale.

In Flutter Finance we pride ourselves in providing global expertise to ensure Flutter is financially healthy, utilising our Flutter Edge to turbo-charge our capabilities.

We are a world leader in online sports betting and iGaming, with a market leading position in the US and across the world. We have an unparalleled portfolio of the most innovative, diverse and distinctive brands including FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sportsbet, PokerStars, Paddy Power, Sisal, tombola, Betfair, MaxBet, Junglee Games and Adjarabet. With our global scale and challenger attitude, through which we excite and entertain our customers in a safe and sustainable way.

What You'll Do

• Play a lead role in the Balance Sheet alignment project for the Flutter Client Funds team
• Build out option papers for presentation to other Finance teams about proposed future accounting treatments
• Take ownership of the balance sheet reconciliation process, including cash-in-transit and intercompany balances
• Ensure all process documentation is current, accurate, and reflects actual business practices through regular reviews and updates
• Maintain strong internal controls over balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with company policies, GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Review and sign off on daily reconciliations and key controls as required
• Supervise the monthly submission of regulatory returns
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across Client Funds, Finance, and external payment processors
• Manage relationships across geographical locations (Dublin, London, Isle of Man, Leeds)
• Communicate material financial exceptions and liabilities to the Finance Manager – Client Funds
• Identify and highlight potential risks within the financial control framework

How You'll Do It

• Qualified accountant with post-qualified experience in industry and a strong educational background to degree level
• Strong understanding of SOx and GAAP principles and associated financial reporting requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g. Oracle)
• Experience in Finance Projects or change/transformation initiatives is advantageous
• Experience working in the revenue to cash space is preferred
• Working knowledge of SQL is advantageous
• Ability to analyse large volumes of data and communicate results precisely
• Professional approach with excellent time management, organisational and multi-tasking skills
• High level of attention to detail and trustworthiness
• Proactive and innovative, with capacity to identify process improvements
• Articulate communicator, both within the team and across the business
• Flexible, thriving in a frequently changing and fast-paced environment
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn with a desire to progress

What's in It for You

We are a flexible employer; whether you have personal commitments or a hobby that brings you joy, we want you to bring your best self to work and feel empowered to do so. We also like to share our success; after all you make it happen.

We have an excellent benefits package that can be personalised to you:

• Bonus scheme
• Uncapped holiday allowance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Invest via the Flutter Sharesave Scheme
• Enhanced parental leave

About Us

We're working to be an inclusive employer, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.

If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you let us know, and we'll see how we can accommodate them.