Senior Trust Reporting Accountant

At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day, and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact. 

We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group - a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across the USA (Michigan and Illinois) and Europe, including Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus and Italy.

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do.  Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.  

A bit about the role

The Senior Trust Reporting Accountant is responsible for supporting the delivery of Trust reporting, financial control, funds protection and assurance activities that underpin the protection of player funds and Allwyn's obligations under the Security Trust Deed, Licence and Funds Protection Policies. 

Success in the role comes from delivering accurate and timely reporting, maintaining robust controls, supporting evidence-based assurance, identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing to the wider success of the team.

What you'll be doing

Financial Control & Regulatory Reporting 

• Prepare and review Trust accounting, journals and balance sheet reconciliations accurately and on time. 
• Deliver assigned regulatory reporting to the Trustee and Gambling Commission. 
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of the Trust Position Statement and supporting schedules. 
• Ensure reporting outputs are supported by appropriate documentation, evidence and controls. 
• Investigate and resolve reporting issues, reconciliations and exceptions as required. 

Funds Protection & Assurance 

• Lead assigned elements of the Funds Protection Policies and associated control framework, ensuring requirements remain current, clearly documented and effectively operated. 
• Deliver assigned assurance and attestation activities, ensuring conclusions are supported by clear, complete and reliable evidence. 
• Monitor control effectiveness and identifying opportunities for improvement. 
• Support the investigation and resolution of funds protection, reporting or control-related issues. 
• Maintain documentation that supports compliance with Trust and regulatory requirements. 

Governance & Audit Support 

• Support the application and ongoing governance of the Security Trust Deed and associated requirements. 
• Coordinate assigned internal and external audit activity, including evidence requests, responses and action tracking. 
• Prepare papers, updates and evidence-based reporting for governance forums. 
• Maintain oversight of assigned risks, issues and actions, ensuring ownership is clear and matters are progressed or escalated appropriately. 
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues across Finance, Legal and Regulation and with external assurance stakeholders. 

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration 

• Identify and deliver improvements to reporting processes, controls and ways of working. 
• Support the adoption of automation and system-based controls that improve reporting quality, efficiency and operational resilience. 
• Develop management information and insight that support decision-making and provide visibility of risks, issues and performance. 
• Work collaboratively across Trust & Finance Gaming Systems to support shared team outcomes. 
• Build and share knowledge across reporting, assurance, governance and funds protection activities, strengthening capability and resilience across the wider team

What experience we're looking for

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) required, however candidates nearing completion of a recognised accounting qualification may also be considered where supported by relevant experience. 
• Experience working within a financial control, reporting, assurance, audit or governance environment. 
• Ability to take ownership of defined reporting, control or assurance activities and provide guidance and constructive challenge to colleagues and stakeholders. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. 
• Good understanding of accounting, reconciliations and financial controls. 
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Experience using financial systems and reporting tools, ideally including SAP. 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and a good understanding of reporting and data analysis. 
• Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage competing priorities. 
• Interest in continuous improvement, process optimisation and the use of automation and technology to improve outcomes. 

 About us

At Allwyn, we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly, championing its positive impact on people, places, and the planet.

Innovation - We pride ourselves on it! We're constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to market to enjoy which is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all. 

Giving back - Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license.

Sustainability - Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and energy. We've already transitioned to renewable energy providers, made our London and Watford offices zero gas, and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission vehicles. In addition, we're working with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date.

Empowering every voice - We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good causes.  Our diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive - whether people play a game in a store or online, because when everyone can play, everyone wins..

An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre

At Allwyn, inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleagues and their families at every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging, we create a workplace where everyone feels valued, rewarded, and empowered to succeed. Our people are more than colleagues - they're winners, driving positive change and making a real difference in communities.

Benefits

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
• 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)
• Single Private Health Cover
• Complimentary Private Medical
• Income Protection 
• Flexible Benefits - EV Scheme, Money Coach, Will Writing, Mortgage Advice, Dental and Eye Care Schemes.
• Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption)
• Wellness Allowance £500
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Health Assessments
• Volunteering Days
• Matched Funding

We are a Disability Confident Leader which means we've taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.

If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at careers@allwyn.co.uk and we'll be happy to help.