Light & Wonder
Group Accountant, Technical Reporting
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Group Accountant, Technical Reporting
Accountant – Technical Reporting
About the Role
Light & Wonder’s corporate team brings together extraordinary talent to support the enterprise across an array of essential functions, driving the success of the organization and fostering employee well-being.
We’re seeking a driven and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Technical Reporting team—an ideal opportunity for someone transitioning from practice to industry, offering hands-on exposure, meaningful ownership, and a place within a cohort of high-performing subject matter experts.
This role is central to delivering statutory accounts and managing audits globally, while providing technical accounting guidance and resolving complex issues collaboratively.
We’re looking for bold thinkers—individuals twice as proactive, daring to challenge conventional wisdom, and committed to our core values.
Our Values
- Dare to be Bold – Chase the unbelievable
- Uphold Integrity – Accountability and respect as industry benchmarks
- Never Settle – Push relentlessly for extraordinary detail
- Celebrate Perspectives – Uncover innovative solutions through diverse insights
- Win as a Team – Coltivate collective success and mutual growth
Responsibilities
Core Deliverables
- Own statutory accounts and audit projects across multiple global jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
- Identify and address risks early through proactive measures, maintaining alignment throughout the reporting cycle.
- Review legal entity accounts year-round, enabling corrective actions when necessary.
- Manage auditor relationships as a trusted point of contact throughout audits.
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Technical & Collaborative Work
- Prepare audit schedules and technical accounting papers, including support for revenue recognition reviews.
- Act as a liaison across internal teams (General Ledger, Tax, Treasury, and Internal Audit), harmonising audit and reporting needs.
- Ensure legal entity compliance, partnering with the Corporate Governance function.
- Plan and lead cross-functional meetings, meeting key project milestones.
Growth Initiatives
- Drive finance transformation projects, shaping improvement roadmaps.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and SOX requirements.
Requirements
Professional Qualifications
- Completion of a prestigious accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, ICAEW).
Technical & Soft Skills
- Top-tier accounting practice experience, grounded in interpretative and applied standards knowledge.
- Ability to stakeholder management, balancing influence, collaboration, and persuasion.
- Unwavering organisation and attention to detail under tight deadlines.
- Proactive mindset—ready to take ownership and drive measurable improvements.
- Capacity to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in complex global reporting frameworks.
Development & Progression
Career Growth Opportunities
- Broad exposure: Comprehend global financial reporting and multi-jurisdiction processes.
- Expanded expertise: Develop technical acumen and commercial insight within a large-scale business.
- Mentorship: Work alongside experienced finance professionals and cross-functional teams.
- Climbing-aspiration framework: Clear paths for career advancement and global mobility.
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Benefits
Comprehensive Compensation & Rewards
- Annual performance bonus
- 25 days’ holiday, plus paid bank holidays
- Pension benefits: Up to 8% employer contributions
- Private medical insurance
- Remote GP access
- Time off for impact:
- 1 day for charitable volunteering
- 1 day for birthday/personal celebrations
- Half day for Health and wellbeing
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Reward platform:
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Discounts & cashback perks
- Elective benefits: Tastecard, travel insurance, dental insurance, or give back programs (Give As You Earn)
- Study support
- EAP: Employee assistance programme
Equality & Inclusion
Light & Wonder are an Equal Opportunity Employer—applications welcome from all backgrounds, where diversity enhances perspective and enriches workplace culture.
Note:
For visa sponsorship, excludes immediate application consideration. Priority ultimatums cannot be accommodated per current HR policies.
This description captures the essence of the role, delineating responsibilities, development trajectory, and culture fit expectations—though it isn’t exhaustive. Additional job-related functions may arise as needed. If invited to interview, please advise accommodations required for a fair, inclusive process experience.
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