Group Accountant

Light & Wonder; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Employer pension contributions (up to

Private medical insurance

Remote GP access

Charity day

Birthday day off

Wellbeing day off

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Study Support

EAP

Job summary

Light & Wonder is seeking a driven Group Accountant for the Technical Reporting team in the United Kingdom. You will own statutory accounts and audits across several global entities, providing technical accounting guidance and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role offers exposure to finance transformation and a clear path for career progression within a large, global business. A newly qualified accountant with practice experience is encouraged to apply, as you will be supported by

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong statutory reporting experience.
• Experience coordinating audits across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Own statutory accounts and audits across global entities.
• Identify issues early and drive timely resolutions in the reporting cycle.
• Manage legal entity management accounts and ensure timely corrective action.
• Build relationships with external auditors and guide audit processes.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and high-quality schedules including revenue recognition support.
• Collaborate with GL, Tax, Treasury and Internal Audit on audit and reporting needs.
• Monitor legal entity compliance in partnership with CoSec functions.
• Lead project meetings and contribute to finance transformation initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and SOX requirements.

Skills

Statutory reporting

Audit coordination

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Excel advanced

ERP systems

Job description

Light & Wonder’s corporate team is comprised of incredible talent that works across the enterprise, defying boundaries to provide essential services in an extraordinary manner to ensure the success of the organization and the well-being of employees.

Position Summary

Light & Wonder is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Group Accountant to join our Technical Reporting team. This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified accountant making their first move from practice into industry, offering broad exposure, real ownership, and the chance to work as part of a high-performing team of subject matter experts.

As a Group Accountant within Technical Reporting, you will take ownership of legal entity reporting across multiple global jurisdictions, playing a key role in delivering statutory accounts and managing audits end-to-end. Working closely with teams across the business, you’ll provide technical accounting insight, translating complex issues into clear, practical guidance.

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, collaborative, and eager to challenge the status quo. You’ll join a team that is continuously driving improvement, giving you the opportunity to contribute to and lead finance transformation initiatives while building a strong foundation for your long-term career.

We're looking for people who are full of ideas, want to challenge the norm and work to our core values…

• Dare to be Bold - We always bring courage to work to reach for the unbelievable.
• Uphold Integrity - We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry.
• Never Settle - We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail.
• Celebrate Perspectives - We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways.
• Win as a Team – We bring out the best in each other to share collective success.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of statutory accounts and audit projects across multiple global entities, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
• Identify potential issues early and take proactive steps to resolve them throughout the reporting cycle
• Review legal entity management accounts throughout the year to drive timely corrective action
• Build and manage strong relationships with external auditors, acting as a key point of contact throughout audit processes
• Prepare technical accounting papers and high-quality audit schedules, including support for revenue recognition reviews
• Collaborate with internal teams including GL, Tax, Treasury, and Internal Audit to support audit and reporting requirements
• Monitor legal entity compliance in partnership with the CoSec function
• Plan and lead project meetings to ensure efficient delivery of key milestones
• Contribute to and deliver finance improvement and transformation projects
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and SOX requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Experience within a top-tier accounting firm environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to interpret and apply standards
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to take ownership and drive improvements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

How You’ll Grow

• Gain broad exposure to global financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions
• Develop your technical expertise and commercial understanding within a large, complex organisation
• Work closely with experienced finance professionals and cross-functional teams
• Benefit from clear progression opportunities, with the chance to grow your career within a global business

What we can offer you?

• Annual performance bonus
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• Remote GP access
• 1 day off for charitable work
• 1 day off for your birthday or personal celebration
• Half Day for Health (paid time off for your wellbeing)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Reward platform with cycle-to-work scheme and discounts/cashback
• Study Support
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Light & Wonder are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all walks of life regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time. If you require visa sponsorship now or in the future we will not be able to progress with your application.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.