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Smarkets

Finance Manager

Smarkets

Finance Manager managing day-to-day financial operations at Smarkets. Leading financial reporting, controlling, and compliance in a technology-driven betting company.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Execute a fast, clean month-end close and deliver a board-ready management pack explaining key performance drivers.
  • Author technical IFRS accounting papers for stakeholders and auditors.
  • Architect new, audit-ready automated processes, integrating AI and documenting controls.
  • Lead the preparation, review, and audit of annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant standards.
  • Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including monthly and annual financial close and group consolidated management accounts.
  • Manage and develop the Accounts Assistant direct report.
  • Monitor financial performance against budget, providing variance analysis and strategic insights to leadership.
  • Manage payroll and ensure timely submission of UK/Maltese VAT returns.
  • Drive balance sheet integrity, maintain internal controls, and act as the go-to expert for technical financial queries.
  • Assist with new ERP implementation and initiate continuous process streamlining.
  • Maintain relationships with auditors, tax authorities, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • ACCA/ACA qualified with a degree in Accounting or related field, possessing strong experience in a regulated industry (betting/gaming preferred).
  • Proven hands-on experience in a small finance team, including preparing financial accounts compliant with IFRS and UK GAAP.
  • Effective communicator capable of conveying complex financial data to both finance and non-finance teams.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and work closely with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Good understanding of financial regulations is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Stock Options: Vest over 4 years - your success is our success.
  • Pension Scheme: Competitive plan via Aviva, with up to 6% matched contributions if you opt in.
  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Enhanced Parental Leave: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you through life’s most important moments.
  • Stay Fuelled: Enjoy fresh, chef-made breakfast and lunch every day, plus a constant supply of fruit, snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks — because great work starts with great food.
  • Cycle-to-Work Scheme: Support for sustainable commuting and staying active.
  • Learning & Development: £1,000 annual education budget for courses, conferences, books, or training.
  • Holiday: 25 days paid leave + bank holidays, with the option to carry over 5 days.
  • Flexible Working: Choose to work 1 day from home (20 WFA days/year) or 2 days from home (5 WFA days/year) based on your needs and preferences.
  • Team Energy: Regular socials, hackathons, and events — because collaboration and fun go hand-in-hand.

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Hard Skills & Tools
IFRSUK GAAPfinancial statements preparationvariance analysisfinancial performance monitoringpayroll managementERP implementationautomated processesinternal controlsfinancial accounts preparation
Soft Skills
effective communicationleadershipstrategic insightsteam collaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingstakeholder managementanalytical thinkingrelationship buildingdynamic environment adaptability
Certifications
ACCAACA