Client Funds Accountant in England

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Client Funds & Reconciliations team, which is responsible for efficient control and management of ~$400m of customer cash, the safeguarding of which is an integral part of Flutter’s strategy. Reporting into the Client Funds Manager, the role will be responsible for month end balance sheet accounting activities across multiple brands and currencies, to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

At Flutter, we are embarking on an exceptionally ambitious global finance transformation programme over the next two years. As part of this, an exciting project within the Client Funds team has arisen to help align all Client Funds processes into one unified model utilising EPM Account Reconciliation Cloud Service (“ARCS”). This role will play a lead role in supporting the delivery of this project.

The role involves developing a strong understanding of the Client Funds key control processes, building relationships across many departments, including Group Financial Control, Treasury, Global Revenue, Product and Data teams to ensure alignment and buy-in across all stakeholders. Flutter is a growing business, so there will be exposure to projects to integrate new products, payment methods and jurisdictions and the role will also play an integral role in working on key projects to integrate and align ways of working across the Flutter Group.

• Lead transformation project workstreams, supporting the Client Funds Manager on delivery.
• Work with internal data teams and third-party providers to design and deliver key reporting used for reconciliations.
• Utilising EPM Account Reconciliation Cloud Service (“ARCS”), collaborate with stakeholders from finance teams as well as EPM technical specialists to gather business requirements for onboarding reconciliations into ARCS.
• Run testing and support the migration of reconciliations from the legacy process to ARCS TM.
• Input data into revenue file builds and validate against third-party statements from payment processors, identifying and resolving discrepancies between internal records and external statements.
• Design and document transaction mapping specifications, identifying field-to-field relationships and transformation logic between different systems to ensure seamless integration.
• Maintain accurate project planning records for presentation to senior leadership.
• Support the Client Funds Manager with the end-to-end cash reconciliation process, from customer deposit through to balance sheet sign off.
• Maintain strong internal controls over balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Review and sign off for monthly reconciliations and key controls, as required.
• Ensure all process documentation is current, accurate, and reflects actual business practices through regular reviews and updates.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders – both within Client Funds and Finance, and externally.
• Effective and timely communication with the Client Funds Manager, including reporting of any material financial exceptions and liabilities as they arise.
• Managing relationships across geographical locations, with many key stakeholders being situated in Dublin, London, the Isle of Man and Leeds.
• Awareness of the financial control framework, identifying and highlighting any potential risks.

• 3+ years of accountancy experience in industry.
• Experience in Finance Projects or change/transformation initiatives is essential.
• Strong understanding of SOx and GAAP principles and the associated financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g. Oracle).
• Expertise in high volume reconciliations, with revenue to cash experience.
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, combined with a proactive approach to work and a desire to progress.
• A working knowledge of EPM ARCS would be advantageous.
• Ability to analyse and draw conclusions from large volumes of data and communicate and present results precisely.
• Professional, combined with good time management, organisational and multi-tasking skills.
• High level of attention to detail and trustworthiness due to sensitive nature of customer information.
• Proactivity and innovation – capacity to take the initiative to identify improvements in process and assist management in implementation.
• Articulate, with the ability to communicate both within the team and to members of the wider business in a concise manner.
• Flexible, enjoying a frequently changing and fast paced environment.

• Bonus scheme
• Uncapped holiday allowance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Hybrid working
• £1,000 annual self-development learning fund
• Invest via the Flutters Sharesave Scheme
• Paid volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave
• Wellbeing fund (£/€250 a year)
• Recognition programs
• Electric car scheme, gym membership, discounts, vouchers and much more!

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.