Client Funds Project Accountant

Flutter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in online sports betting seeks a Client Funds Project Accountant to manage £350m of customer cash and lead finance transformation projects. The role involves collaboration across departments, managing relationships, and implementing new financial processes. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong project management skills and a proactive approach.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Uncapped holiday

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualified experience.
• Experience managing finance projects or change initiatives is advantageous.
• Knowledge of SQL is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead Balance Sheet alignment project for Flutter Client Funds.
• Serve as the key contact for Client Funds process or settlement queries.
• Implement new products and payment methods, including UAT.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Qualified accountant

Degree preferred

Job description

Client Funds Project Accountant

Location - London/Dublin
Hybrid - 2 days per week (Dublin only)
Permanent

About CFO

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 divisions and regions to deliver the Flutter Edge, our competitive advantage that powers our brands through Product, Tech, Expertise, and Scale.

In Flutter Finance, we provide global expertise to ensure Flutter's financial health, leveraging our Flutter Edge to enhance our capabilities.

What you'll do

Join the Client Funds & Reconciliations team, responsible for managing £350m of customer cash. Reporting to the Client Funds Manager, you'll lead key finance transformation projects, including unifying Client Funds Balance Sheets.

The role involves understanding Client Funds control processes, building relationships across departments, and supporting projects that integrate new products, payment methods, and jurisdictions.

1. Lead Balance Sheet alignment project for Flutter Client Funds.
2. Serve as the key contact for Client Funds process or settlement queries.
3. Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
4. Implement new products and payment methods, including UAT.
5. Coordinate with external payment processors and internal teams.
6. Communicate effectively with the Finance Manager, reporting financial exceptions.
7. Manage relationships across locations including Dublin, New York, Isle of Man, and Leeds.
8. Identify and highlight risks within the financial control framework.

How you'll do it

• Qualified accountant with post-qualified experience; degree preferred.
• Experience managing finance projects or change initiatives is advantageous.
• Enthusiastic learner with a proactive work approach.
• Knowledge of SQL is beneficial.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• High attention to detail and trustworthiness.
• Proactive, innovative, and able to improve processes.
• Excellent communication skills, concise and articulate.
• Flexible in a fast-paced environment.

What's in it for you

We offer flexible working, a comprehensive benefits package including bonus, uncapped holiday, pension, private healthcare, life assurance, income protection, and more. Personal development and community engagement are encouraged.

About Flutter

We are a global leader in online sports betting and iGaming, with brands like FanDuel, PokerStars, Paddy Power, and others. Our mission is to entertain responsibly, innovate continuously, and foster an inclusive environment.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to accommodating individual needs.