About Playbook Engineering
Playbook Engineering offers a premier global betting platform, providing cutting-edge services to both established operators and ambitious new entrants looking to disrupt the industry. It is part of the Star Group of companies. The Star Group head office is based in Hove.
While this is a remote-first role, periodic travel to our Star Group head office in Hove may be required to collaborate with team members in person.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Management Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will be instrumental in overseeing our day-to-day financial health, delivering accurate financial reporting, and providing the commercial insights necessary to drive profitability and efficiency.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional looking to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, scaling business environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and comprehensive supporting financial reports.
- Perform thorough balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the absolute accuracy of all financial records.
- Support the budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow planning processes to secure the business's financial runway.
- Prepare and submit VAT and GC returns, ensuring strict adherence to HMRC compliance and reporting standards.
- Analyse financial performance, deep diving into the data to identify key opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Provide cross-functional financial analysis to guide and support operational and commercial decision-making.
- Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts and act as a key point of contact during audit processes.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve financial processes, system automation and internal controls.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Professional Certification: ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
- Experience: A minimum of 3 - 5 years of progressive experience in an accounting or finance role.
- Systems: Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Index/Match) and hands-on experience using mid-market accounting systems, specifically Sage 200 (or similar).
Skills & Core Competencies
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A solid understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Highly analytical with an uncompromising attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex financial data for non-finance departments.
- Ability to effectively prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines in a fast-growing business environment.
Benefits & Perks
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33 days of holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Private health care coverage
- Competitive company pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave policy
- Sage benefits discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Death in service cover
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