Accounts Payable Specialist

At bet365, we're one of the world's leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 9,000 people and serve over 100 million customers in 27 languages. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and 700,000 streaming events. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe, we handle over 6 billion HTTP requests daily and process more than 2 million bets per hour at peak.

We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of opportunities for growth, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our customers worldwide.

As an Accounts Payable Specialist within our Accounts Department, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our expansion across the US.

Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President of Finance, you will be the primary US Accounts Payable resource, working closely with our UK-based team to ensure seamless operations. Your responsibilities will include accurate and timely processing of Purchase Ledger invoices using SunSystems and Proactis, ensuring compliance with US financial regulations such as W9s, W8s and Sales Tax.

You will also be responsible for supplier statement reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records. Your role is critical in maintaining the integrity of our financial processes, requiring excellent data entry skills, attention to detail and a strong understanding of US financial practices. Collaboration, organization and effective communication are key to success in this position.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 annually.

• Purchase Ledger experience required, including entering invoices in multi company organizations.
• Experience of processing Purchase Ledger invoices in a high volume/high value Purchase Ledger.
• Excellent data entry skills with good speed and high levels of accuracy.
• Practical experience and familiarity with W9s, W8s, Sales Tax, etc.
• Some knowledge of withholding taxes and WHT returns would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience of using SunSystems would be advantageous.
• Some knowledge of Proactis (or a similar Purchase Order system) would be advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

• Inputting all Purchase Ledger invoices into SunSystems accounting system and the Proactis procurement system to ensure timely and accurate payment to suppliers.
• Seeking approval from appropriate managers in line with the US authority matrix.
• Drawing up and arranging for signing and mailing of checks for US suppliers and state regulators.
• Acting as first line defence on spotting errors on the various dimensions used for data entry including entity, NL code, analysis coding, currencies and correct supplier account selection.
• Ensuring invoices are marked as held where not approved on receipt.
• Reviewing supplier statement reconciliations and ensuring follow up actions are complete where invoices are missing.
• Ensuring Revenue Share invoices agree to internal reports.
• Maintaining control of contractor weekly/monthly invoices, including spreadsheet updates, liaising with contractors or agencies for missing invoices or timesheets and obtaining the approval of the timesheets from internal managers.
• Creating and maintaining Procedure Guides that are relevant for the role.

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