Head of Technical Accounting, Entain
+ Bonus + ShareSave scheme
2+ days a week in office (Barbican, London )
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
Posted today
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
1001+ employees
Posted today
+ Bonus + ShareSave scheme
2+ days a week in office (Barbican, London )
1001+ employees
Company mission
To lead the change in sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment.
Role
Who you are
- Extensive technical accounting experience within a large, complex, listed organisation and/or top-tier professional services firm
- Deep expertise in IFRS (or relevant accounting framework), with a strong track record of advising on complex and judgemental areas
- Significant experience supporting Audit Committees and engaging with External Auditors at a senior level
- Experience supporting restructurings, transactions, and tax-related accounting matters
- Strong professional judgement with the ability to articulate and defend accounting positions clearly
- Gravitas and credibility to operate as the Group authority on technical accounting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in explaining complex matters clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Able to influence outcomes while maintaining strong relationships with auditors and advisors
- Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and intellectually rigorous
- Calm and effective under pressure, particularly around reporting deadlines and complex issues
- Commercially aware, with the ability to balance technical compliance with business objectives
- Comfortable working across geographies, cultures, and business functions
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field
- Professional finance or systems qualification preferred (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or SAP/Oracle certifications)
- Additional Information
What the job involves
- The Head of Technical Accounting plays a critical role in protecting and enabling enterprise value by ensuring the Group’s accounting positions are robust, well-governed, and clearly articulated in a complex listed environment
- Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the role provides authoritative leadership on complex accounting judgements, supporting high-quality external reporting, strong governance, and effective engagement with the Audit Committee and external auditors
- Through close partnership with Tax, Legal, and senior finance leaders, the role enables strategic transactions, restructurings, and business decisions to be executed with clarity, confidence, and appropriate risk management
- Act as the Group authority on technical accounting matters, providing clear, well-reasoned advice on complex and judgemental issues
- Lead the assessment and documentation of significant accounting judgments, estimates, and positions across the Group
- Ensure consistent application of accounting standards and policies across all entities and regions
- Prepare and review high-quality technical accounting papers for the Audit Committee and other governance forums
- Support the GFC in Audit Committee discussions on complex accounting matters and significant judgements
- Ensure transparency, robustness, and clarity of accounting positions communicated to governance bodies
- Act as the primary technical interface with External Auditors on complex accounting matters
- Lead technical discussions, resolve issues efficiently, and minimise late adjustments or audit surprises
- Coordinate technical input from external advisors where required
- Partner with Tax, Legal, and Corporate Development on restructurings, acquisitions, disposals, and other strategic transactions
- Assess accounting implications of tax restructurings and complex group structures
- Ensure accounting outcomes are aligned with commercial intent and regulatory requirements
- Own and maintain the Group accounting manual, policies, and procedures, ensuring they remain current and fit for purpose
- Lead implementation of new and revised accounting standards across the Group
- Provide guidance and training to finance teams on technical accounting matters and policy changes
- Ensure accounting policies and judgements support strong control environments and meet external reporting and regulatory expectations
- Support Internal Audit and regulatory reviews on technical accounting matters
- Identify and proactively manage technical accounting risks across the Group
- Build and develop technical accounting capability across the Group finance function
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior finance leaders and a coach to regional and divisional teams
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Entain stands as a prominent global player in the sports betting and gaming industry, operating within the expansive realm of entertainment. Engaging in diverse facets of sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment, the company boasts ownership and management of a varied portfolio featuring renowned brands like Bwin, Coral, Foxy, and Ladbrokes.
At the core of its services, Entain facilitates sports betting, enabling users to wager on a multitude of sporting events. Additionally, the company offers an array of gaming services encompassing casino games, poker, and various interactive entertainment options. Leveraging advanced technological capabilities, Entain is uniquely positioned to deliver an unparalleled and sophisticated user experience.
The company's strategic prowess is evident through key partnerships, notably with MGM Resorts International, exemplifying its concerted efforts to establish a significant presence in the US market. Entain continues to navigate industry complexities, underpinned by its diverse brand portfolio, cutting-edge technology, and strategic collaborations.
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Insights
48% female employees
Company
Company benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Pension Scheme
- Sharesave Scheme
- Paid subscription to the mental wellbeing app Unmind
- Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on you professional or personal development
Company values
- Do what’s right
- Go beyond
- Keep it Simple
- Win together
Company HQ
Stratford, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Stella David
(CEO)Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Entain
- Levelling the playing field. At Entain we do what’s right. It’s one of our core values. Which is why we’re taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, the wider sports betting industry, and society beyond. Our purpose at Entain is to bring moments of excitement into people’s lives. But none of this would be possible without our people working at their best. To achieve that, we’re creating an environment where everyone can feel psychologically safe, included and heard. Where being accepted for who you are is a given. Here, we celebrate individual differences, and make sure everyone is supported, and empowered, to thrive.
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