Finance Manager (Month-End Accounting Focus)

Location: Remote, must be UK-based

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Why Midnite?

Midnite is a next-generation betting platform that is built for today's fandom. We are a collective of engineers and designers who all share a passion for building the best sportsbook & casino experience possible, allowing our fans to feel closer to the games they love through the rush of winning money.

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of key month-end processes and contribute to the smooth running of core financial operations. Working closely with the broader finance team, this role is hands-on and ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, ensuring data accuracy, and contributing to a best-in-class finance function.

You will be responsible for delivering timely, accurate month-end close outputs, including bank and PSP reconciliations, revenue accounting, and the verification and accounting of revenue share payables. You’ll also collaborate cross-functionally with data, compliance, and commercial teams to ensure that our financial records are complete and aligned with the wider business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver key aspects of the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
• Perform and review bank reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and ensuring balances are accurately recorded
• Own the PSP reconciliation process, ensuring settlement and transactional data align with accounting records
• Reconcile and maintain key balance sheet accounts, including deferred revenue and player balances.
• Ensure accurate and consistent revenue recognition across sportsbook and casino, working with internal systems and data teams.
• Reconcile reported revenue and cost of sales against source data, including promotional deductions and adjustments.
• Verify and account for revenue share liabilities to third-party suppliers and partners based on contractual terms.
• Help improve accounting workflows, with a focus on automation, accuracy, and scalability
• Maintain clear documentation for all reconciliations and accounting processes
• Work collaboratively with the other Finance Manager to ensure consistency and efficiency in how the function operates
• Liaise with external advisors (e.g. accountants, auditors) to support statutory and tax requirements.
• Assist with preparation of management reporting packs and variance analysis
• Provide accurate, timely financial data to support commercial and operational decision-making
• Coordinate with FP&A and data teams to ensure financial reporting aligns with forecasts and KPIs.

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to understand and influence business drivers
• Expertise in assessing commercial deals from both a financial and accounting perspective
• Experience in business partnering, ideally within the online gaming, betting, or technology sectors
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with senior stakeholders
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge; experience with BI tools is a plus

Qualifications & Experience:

• Part-qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) actively working toward full qualification
• Experience in month-end accounting and financial control, including reconciliations and revenue processes
• Familiarity with payment service providers (PSPs) and working with high-volume transactional data
• Good understanding of UK GAAP/IFRS and their application to revenue and cost accounting
• Prior experience in the online betting or gaming industry is a strong plus, but not essential

What’s in it for you:

• Shape our future: Play a key role in our team’s success, where your voice matters, and you’ll have a direct impact on shaping Midnite’s future
• Connect and unwind: Take part in our quarterly gatherings where our community comes together to bond and have fun
• Comprehensive health coverage: Look after your well-being with our outstanding zero-excess health insurance plan, which includes optical and dental coverage
• Simplify life: Take advantage of our nursery salary sacrifice scheme, allowing you to conveniently pay your child’s nursery fees straight from your paycheck
• Work-life balance: Enjoy 25 paid holidays a year, plus generous paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments
• Productive home office: We provide everything you need for a comfortable and ergonomic home setup, ensuring you’re as productive as possible
• Flexible working: We embrace flexible working, allowing you to adjust your schedule when life’s unexpected moments arise.
• Latest tech made easy: With our salary sacrifice schemes, you can upgrade to the latest gadgets, household items, and mobile tech without the upfront cost
• Exclusive perks: Enjoy a wide range of discounts on retailers, groceries, and subscriptions, making life a little more affordable
• Grow with us: Expand your skills through internal and external learning opportunities while benefiting from access to mentorship programs that support your development
• Transparent compensation: We provide competitive pay with clear team bandings and salary grids, ensuring that salary discussions are simple and fair.
• Constructive feedback: We foster a transparent culture, encouraging individual feedback and review sessions to help everyone improve

At Midnite, we’re committed to creating equal opportunities for everyone. We actively strive to build balanced teams that reflect the diversity of our communities, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders.

We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive interview experience for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure you feel comfortable and set up for success.