Assistant Financial Accountant

About Legend We’re Legend. The team quietly building #1 products that make noise in the most competitive comparison markets in the world. iGaming. Sports Betting. Personal Finance.      We exist to build better experiences. From amplified career paths to supercharged online journeys — for our people and our users, we deliver magic rooted in method. With over 550 Legends and counting, we’re helping companies turbocharge their brand growth in over 22 countries worldwide.    If you’re looking for a company with momentum and the opportunity to progress at pace, Legend has it.    Unlock the Legend in you.  The Role: Are you looking to build a career in technical finance and statutory reporting? This is a unique opportunity to join a high performing statutory reporting team at the heart of our Finance function. As our business grows, so does the need for accurate, compliant, and transparent financial reporting and that’s where you come in. As an Assistant Financial Accountant, you’ll play a key part in preparing statutory accounts, supporting audits, and contributing to group consolidation. You’ll work closely with auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders, gaining first-hand exposure to complex reporting requirements and strengthening the company’s financial integrity. This role isn’t just about keeping the numbers straight, it’s about building the expertise and experience that will set you apart in your finance career. Your Impact:

Audit & Compliance Support: You will assist with statutory audits by preparing working papers, audit schedules, and liaising with external auditors.

Statutory Accounts Preparation: Support the preparation of statutory financial statements across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.

Consolidation Assistance: Help with group consolidation processes, including intercompany reconciliations and elimination entries.

Internal Controls & Documentation: Contribute to maintaining and improving internal control processes, supporting risk management and compliance.

Regulatory Filings: Assist with preparation and submission of filings to regulators, tax authorities, and other statutory bodies.

Process Improvement: Identify and support opportunities to streamline reporting, controls, and compliance processes.

What You'll Bring:

Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) with strong ambition to progress in a technical finance career path.

1-3 years in an accounting environment, with exposure to statutory accounts, audit, consolidation, or internal controls is considered advantageous.

Solid grasp of accounting standards and reporting principles.

Confident in Excel and familiar with accounting/ERP systems.

A meticulous approach to reconciliations, working papers, and statutory outputs.

Ability to interpret financial data and identify inconsistencies or risks.

Curious, eager to learn, and motivated to build expertise in technical and statutory accounting.

The Interview Process:

1st: Initial Chat with Talent Partner (30 minute video interview via Zoom)

2nd: Interview with the Financial Accountant & People Partner (1 hour in person interview)

3rd: Interview with the Head of Financial Reporting (30 minute video interview via Zoom).

Why Legend?

Super smart colleagues to work alongside and learn from.

Engaging development opportunities at all levels.

Tailored flexibility for your work-life balance.

Annual discretionary bonus to reward your efforts.

Paid annual leave PLUS a well-deserved break to recharge your batteries during the festive season! Our offices are closed between Christmas and New Year's, allowing you to enjoy downtime without dipping into your annual allowance.

Long term incentive plan so we can all share in the growth and success of Legend.

Exciting global Legend events, where we unite in person to ignite our shared passion and unveil the exciting strategies for the year ahead!

Unlock your full potential by joining the Legend team. To support you on this journey, we provide an extensive array of benefits and perks, as outlined in our global offerings above. For country specific benefits please reach out to your talent partner.